Overview
Rhythmic gymnastics at the Olympic Games features two events—individual all-around and group—where athletes perform choreographed routines set to music using apparatus such as the hoop, ball, clubs and ribbon.
In the individual competition, gymnasts perform four routines in qualification, with the top 10 advancing to the all-around final, where medals are awarded based on combined scores. Performances are judged on difficulty, execution and artistry, with routines typically lasting between 75 and 90 seconds and requiring precise control of both body and apparatus.
Rhythmic gymnastics made its Olympic debut at the 1984 Summer Olympics with the individual all-around, while the group competition was added at the 1996 Summer Olympics. Since then, rhythmic gymnastics has grown into a highly technical and artistic sport, rooted in European traditions and formally recognized by the sport’s governing body in the early 1960s.
What are the Olympic rhythmic gymnastics events for 2028?
There are two Olympic rhythmic gymnastics events, both of which consist of a qualification and final:
- Individual All-Around
- Group All-Around
What is the competition schedule for rhythmic gymnastics at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics?
Olympic rhythmic gymnastics is set to begin Thursday, July 27, and end Saturday, July 29.
| Date/Time (ET) | Event |
|---|---|
| Thu, 7/27 3:30-6:45p |
Individual All-Around Qualification (Session 1) |
| Thu, 7/27 8:30-11:45p |
Individual All-Around Qualification (Session 2) |
| Fri, 7/28 4-6:45p |
Group All-Around Qualification |
| Fri, 7/28 9-11:45p |
Individual All-Around Final 🥇 |
| Sat, 7/29 4-5:45p |
Group All-Around Final 🥇 |
These dates are subject to change. Check the NBC Olympics schedule page closer to the Games for more detailed viewing information.
You can watch every event at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics LIVE by subscribing to Peacock. Users can also authenticate with their cable subscription, which allows them to watch live streams of every Olympic event on NBCOlympics.com, NBC.com, the NBC app or the NBC Sports app.
All streams can be viewed in web browsers or on your phones, tablets or connected TV devices.
Where will the rhythmic gymnastics competition be held at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics?
Rhythmic gymnastics at the 2028 Summer Olympics will be held at the Galen Center in Exposition Park, an indoor arena near downtown Los Angeles that will also host badminton.
