Overview
Since debuting at the 2016 Rio Olympics, rugby has been an exciting part of the Olympics. Olympic rugby features a variation of the sport also called rugby sevens, where each team fields seven players who play two seven minute halves. Both the men's and women's tournaments begin with group stage play with three pools of four teams.
In rugby, players aim to carry the ball forward towards the opponents end. Players can score a try (5 points) by touching the ball to the ground in their opponents zone, a kick conversion (3 points) or a penalty kick (2 points).
What are the Olympic rugby events for 2028?
Rugby at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics will feature two events, with a men's and a women's tournament each fielding 12 nations.
What is the competition schedule for rugby at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics?
Rugby at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics will begin on Wednesday, July 12 and end on Tuesday, July 18.
| Dates | Event |
|---|---|
| July 12-15 | Women's Tournament |
| July 16-18 | Men's Tournament |
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 rugby competition be held at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics?
Both rugby tournaments will be hosted at Carson Stadium, located south of downtown Los Angeles. The stadium is the second largest soccer-specific stadium in the United States and is the home of Los Angeles' MLS team, the LA Galaxy. Carson stadium regularly hosts a variety of events, including the final of the 2003 FIFA Women's World Cup.
The stadium will also play host to the archery competition.
