Overview
Weightlifting is one of the original nine sports contested at the first modern Olympic games in 1896, and has been competed at every Games since 1920.
What are the Olympic weightlifting events for 2028?
Separated by weight, the men's and women's events each have six classes.
| Men's Events | Women's Events |
|---|---|
| 65kg 75kg 85kg 95kg 110kg +110kg |
53kg 61kg 69kg 77kg 86kg +86kg |
What is the competition schedule for weightlifting at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics?
The weightlifting program at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics will begin on Tuesday, July 25 and end on Saturday, July 29.
| Date | Events |
|---|---|
| Tues, 7/25 | Men's 65kg Women's 53kg |
| Wed, 7/26 | Women's 61kg Women's 69kg Men's 75kg |
| Thurs, 7/27 | Men's 85kg Men's 95kg Women's 77kg |
| Fri, 7/28 | Women's 86kg Men's 110kg |
| Sat, 7/29 | Men's +110kg Women's +86kg |
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 weightlifting competition be held at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics?
The Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles will be the home of weightlifting at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
One of the largest indoor stages in the United States, the theater regularly hosts events such as the Emmy Awards, Grammy Awards and the BET Awards. Boxing and goalball, a Paralympic sport, will also be hosted at the Peacock Theater.