Los Angeles Unveils Venues for Historic 2028 Olympics

From the iconic Coliseum to new stadiums, LA will host over 40 venues for the 2028 Summer Games

Feb. 22, 2026 at 4:33pm

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The 2028 Summer Olympics will return to Los Angeles for a historic third time, with the city unveiling a diverse lineup of over 40 venues that will host 36 sports. The games will feature a mix of iconic and new facilities, including the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, SoFi Stadium, and venues in the San Fernando Valley making their Olympic debuts. The Olympics and Paralympics will take place from July 14 to August 27, 2028.

Why it matters

Los Angeles' ability to host the Olympics without building any new permanent venues showcases the city's existing sports infrastructure and its commitment to sustainability. The inclusion of the San Fernando Valley also expands the Olympic footprint beyond the traditional downtown areas, bringing the games closer to more Angelenos.

The details

The 2028 Olympics will utilize a range of venues, from the historic Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, which hosted the 1932 and 1984 games, to newer facilities like SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, which will host swimming events after being converted from an NFL stadium. Other key sites include the Rose Bowl in Pasadena for soccer, Long Beach Arena for handball, and venues in the San Fernando Valley for sports like BMX, skateboarding, and 3-on-3 basketball. In total, the games will feature 36 sports across more than 40 venues, making it one of the most geographically dispersed Olympic programs in recent history.

  • The LA 2028 Olympics Opening Ceremony is on July 14, 2028, with competition running through July 30, 2028.
  • The LA28 Paralympic Games will kick off on August 15, 2028 and close on August 27, 2028.

The players

Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

The historic stadium in Exposition Park that has hosted the Olympics twice before, in 1932 and 1984, and will serve as the primary venue for track and field events as well as the co-host of the opening and closing ceremonies in 2028.

SoFi Stadium

The new indoor-outdoor stadium in Inglewood that will be converted into the largest-ever Olympic swimming venue, and will also co-host the opening ceremony and host the Paralympic opening ceremony.

Rose Bowl

The iconic stadium in Pasadena that has hosted previous Olympics events and will stage the men's and women's soccer finals in 2028.

San Fernando Valley

For the first time, the San Fernando Valley will host Olympic events, including BMX, skateboarding, pentathlon, and 3-on-3 basketball, across four dedicated complexes in the Sepulveda Basin Recreation area.

Traci Park

The Los Angeles City Councilmember who pushed for the iconic beachfront neighborhood of Venice to be included as a host site for triathlon, marathon, and road cycling events in 2028.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, Grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The organizing committee for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics will continue to finalize the competition schedule and event details in the lead-up to the games.

The takeaway

Los Angeles' ability to host the 2028 Olympics without building any new permanent venues showcases the city's existing sports infrastructure and commitment to sustainability. The inclusion of the San Fernando Valley also expands the Olympic footprint, bringing the games closer to more Angelenos.