LA28 Reveals Exciting Olympic Competition Schedule

Los Angeles, CA — July 14, 2025
Three Years Out: The Countdown Is On
As the city of Los Angeles gears up to host the 2028 Summer Olympics, organizers have officially unveiled the competition schedule, giving fans and athletes a first glimpse of what to expect at this historic third Games hosted by LA.
Changing the Game: Athletics Lead the Way
In a departure from tradition, the LA28 schedule flips the usual order of events by starting with athletics (track and field) competitions in the first week. These events will build to a dramatic finish with the marathon on the final weekend. Swimming events will follow in the second week, wrapping up with the finals at SoFi Stadium.
World-Class Venues Across Southern California
The 2028 Olympics will showcase a wide variety of venues throughout the region:
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Venice Beach will host the triathlon and marathon starts.
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SoFi Stadium in Inglewood will be the site for swimming finals.
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The iconic LA Memorial Coliseum will host athletics and the Closing Ceremony.
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Dodger Stadium is slated for baseball and softball games.
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Crypto.com Arena will hold artistic gymnastics and boxing finals.
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BMO Stadium will feature new sports like flag football and lacrosse.
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Sepulveda Basin Recreation Area will be home to BMX, skateboarding, and 3x3 basketball.
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Long Beach will host sailing and beach volleyball events.
New Sports Make Their Olympic Debut
The LA28 Games will feature 844 medal events across 40 sports, including exciting new additions:
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Flag football
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Squash
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Lacrosse (Sixes format)
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Cricket (T20 format)
Boxing also returns to the Olympic program after a break, with preliminary bouts at the Peacock Theater and finals at Crypto.com Arena.
Ready for a Global Audience
With over 3,000 hours of live coverage planned, fans around the world will have ample opportunity to experience the thrill and drama of the LA28 Olympics.