The next Olympics will be held in the summer of 2028 in Los Angeles, with competition starting on Monday, July 10. The Opening Ceremony will be held on Friday, July 14 and the Games will end on Sunday, July 30.
Keep reading to learn about the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, also known as the Games of the XXXIV Olympiad.
| What: Games of the XXXIV Olympiad |
| When: Monday, July 10 - Sunday, July 30, 2028 |
| Opening Ceremony: Friday, July 14, 2028 |
| Number of Sports: 44 |
| Number of Events: 800 |
| Number of Expected Athletes: 15,000 |
Where will the 2028 Olympics be held?
Los Angeles, located in the west coast state of California in the United States, will host the next Summer Olympics. L.A. previously hosted the Olympics in 1932 and 1984 and will join Paris (1900, 1924, 2024) and London (1908, 1948, 2012) as the only three cities to host the Olympics three times.
Some of the most iconic and historic arenas in the City of Angels will be used for different sporting events, including:
- Track and field at the L.A. Memorial Coliseum, which will become the only stadium to host track and field events in three separate Olympics
- Gymnastics at the DTLA Arena, also known as the Crypto.com Arena
- Swimming at SoFi Stadium, which will be transformed into the largest swimming venue in Olympic history
- Marathon on the Venice Beach Boardwalk
- Rugby at the Dignity Health Sports Park
Softball and canoe slalom events will take place more than 1,000 miles away from the host city. The two sports will use venues in Oklahoma City for their Olympic competitions.
The Rose Bowl is expected to host the semifinals and medal matches for soccer, but fans can expect soccer and basketball to be played in different parts of the state or country to accommodate the number of games played on the same day.
When is the Opening Ceremony of the L.A. Olympics?
The Opening Ceremony for the 2028 Games is set for Friday, July 14, 2028, and the event will be hosted by both the LA Memorial Coliseum and SoFi Stadium.
How many sports and events will be contested at the L.A. Olympics?
The 2028 Olympics will feature 800 events in 44 sports. 15,000 athletes are expected to compete in the Olympic and Paralympic Games in L.A.
Are there any new sports at the L.A. Olympics?
There will be five new sports at the 2028 Games:
- Baseball/softball
- Lacrosse
- Cricket
- Flag football
- Squash
Who are the top athletes to watch at the L.A. Olympics?
Although no official rosters have been announced, a handful of Team USA’s biggest stars have said they plan to compete at the 2028 Olympics, such as Katie Ledecky, Noah Lyles, Coco Gauff, Sha’Carri Richardson and Suni Lee.