Overview
Shooting at the Olympic Games includes a range of events across three disciplines—rifle, pistol and shotgun—testing precision, control and consistency under pressure.
Rifle and pistol events are typically held at distances of 10m, 25m and 50m, with athletes first competing in qualification rounds before advancing to elimination-style finals where scores are reset and medals are decided shot-by-shot. Shotgun events, including trap and skeet, take place outdoors, where athletes aim at moving clay targets launched at varying angles and speeds, requiring quick reflexes and accuracy.
The sport has been part of the Olympic program since the first modern Games at the 1896 Summer Olympics and has evolved to include a broader range of events and formats, including mixed team competitions that emphasize both individual skill and partnership. Today, Olympic shooting combines traditional marksmanship with modern formats designed to heighten drama in finals, where athletes compete in head-to-head elimination stages for gold.
What are the Olympic shooting events for 2028?
There are 14 shooting events at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics:
Rifle
- Women’s 10m Air Rifle
- Men’s 10m Air Rifle
- Women’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions
- Men’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions
- Mixed Team 10m Air Rifle
Pistol
- Women’s 10m Air Pistol
- Men’s 10m Air Pistol
- Women’s 25m Pistol
- Men’s 25m Rapid Fire Pistol
- Mixed Team 10m Air Pistol
Shotgun
- Women’s Skeet
- Men’s Skeet
- Women’s Trap
- Men’s Trap
What is the competition schedule for shooting at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics?
Olympic shooting is set to begin Saturday, July 15, and end Sunday, July 23.
| Date/Time (ET) | Event |
|---|---|
| Sat, 7/15 4:45p-12a |
Rifle & Pistol – 10m Air Rifle (Men/Women) 🥇 |
| Sun, 7/16 4:45p-12a |
Rifle & Pistol – 10m Air Pistol (Men/Women) 🥇 |
| Mon, 7/17 6p-12a |
Rifle & Pistol – Mixed Team Air Rifle & Air Pistol 🥇 |
| Mon, 7/17 12:30-5:30p |
Shotgun – Skeet Qualification (Day 1) |
| Tue, 7/18 12:30-8:15p |
Shotgun – Skeet Qualification + Finals 🥇 |
| Wed, 7/19 12:30-5p |
Rifle & Pistol – Men’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions 🥇 |
| Thu, 7/20 12:30-5p |
Rifle & Pistol – Women’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions 🥇 |
| Fri, 7/21 12:30-5:30p |
Shotgun – Trap Qualification (Day 1) |
| Sat, 7/22 12:30-8:15p |
Shotgun – Trap Qualification + Finals 🥇 |
| Sat, 7/22 12:30-8:30p |
Rifle & Pistol – 25m Rapid Fire / 25m Pistol Qualification |
| Sun, 7/23 12:30p-12a |
Rifle & Pistol – 25m Rapid Fire / 25m Pistol Finals 🥇 |
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 shooting competition be held at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics?
Shooting at the 2028 Summer Olympics will be split across two venues in Southern California. Rifle and pistol events will take place at the Long Beach Target Shooting Hall, while shotgun events, including trap and skeet, will be held at the Whittier Narrows Clay Shooting Center, an outdoor venue suited for moving-target competition.
