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San Fernando Valley to Host LA28 Olympic Events
The region will welcome BMX, skateboarding, pentathlon, and 3-on-3 basketball for the first time.
Published on Feb. 18, 2026
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The San Fernando Valley, home to nearly 2 million people, will host several Olympic events for the first time during the 2028 Los Angeles Games. The region, which was left out of the 1932 and 1984 Olympics held in LA, will now be the site of the 'Valley Zone' that will feature competitions in BMX, skateboarding, pentathlon, and 3-on-3 basketball.
Why it matters
Hosting Olympic events is a major opportunity for the San Fernando Valley to showcase its vibrant community and businesses to a global audience. After being overlooked in past LA Olympics, the inclusion of the Valley Zone represents an important milestone of representation and economic development for the region.
The details
City Councilmember Imelda Padilla, who represents District 6, advocated for the Valley's inclusion in the LA28 Olympics. With nearly 40% of LA's population residing in the San Fernando Valley, Padilla said it was crucial for the region to participate in the global event. Design and structural upgrades are expected at all the event complexes within the Valley Zone.
- The San Fernando Valley will host Olympic events for the first time during the 2028 LA28 Olympics.
- In 1932 and 1984, the Valley watched the Olympics from the sidelines while they were held in Los Angeles.
The players
Imelda Padilla
City Councilmember representing District 6 in the San Fernando Valley, who championed for the region's inclusion in the LA28 Olympics.
Nancy Hoffman
President of the San Fernando Valley Chamber of Commerce, which plans to help local businesses prepare and maximize opportunities ahead of the 2028 Olympics.
What they’re saying
“It's close to 40 percent of LA. So, we finally have 40 percent of our residents not feel left out like in the past.”
— Imelda Padilla, City Councilmember (nbclosangeles.com)
“There are many businesses here and those that will be benefited the most are already planning for LA28.”
— Nancy Hoffman, President, San Fernando Valley Chamber of Commerce (nbclosangeles.com)
What’s next
Design and structural upgrades are expected at all the event complexes within the Valley Zone as the region prepares to host the 2028 Olympic competitions.
The takeaway
The inclusion of the San Fernando Valley as a host site for the 2028 LA Olympics represents an important milestone of representation and economic development for the region, which was previously overlooked in past LA-based Olympic Games.
