LA 2028 Olympics Unveil Soccer Venues Across US

Six MLS stadiums will host group stage and knockout matches, with the final at the iconic Rose Bowl.

Feb. 3, 2026 at 8:55am

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The 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games have announced the full list of venues for the men's and women's soccer competition, which will be spread across the United States. In addition to the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California hosting the final, six MLS stadiums were selected to host group stage and knockout matches, with the goal of engaging local communities and reducing travel demands for teams.

Why it matters

The decision to distribute Olympic soccer matches across the country, rather than centralize them in Los Angeles, aims to broaden the reach and impact of the global event. It also reflects the IOC's consideration of an extended competition window to give teams more rest time between matches.

The details

The six MLS venues selected to host Olympic soccer matches are: Audi Field in Washington, D.C., Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, Allianz Field in St. Paul, Lumen Field in Seattle, and PayPal Park in San Jose. The committee said it 'prioritized using purpose-built stadiums where possible while also assessing each stadium's ability to host world-class competitions and its potential to engage local communities.'

  • The 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games will be held in Los Angeles.
  • The soccer competition schedule will be announced prior to the first release of tickets in April.

The players

Shana Ferguson

LA28 chief of sport and games delivery officer.

International Olympic Committee (IOC)

The international organization that oversees the Olympic Games.

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What they’re saying

“Bringing Olympic football group stage and knockout matches to stadiums across the United States means more fans will witness this global event and experience the Olympic spirit firsthand.”

— Shana Ferguson, LA28 chief of sport and games delivery officer (usatoday.com)

What’s next

The schedule for the 2028 Olympic soccer competition will be announced prior to the first release of tickets in April.

The takeaway

By distributing Olympic soccer matches across the country, the LA28 organizing committee aims to broaden the reach and impact of the global event, engaging local communities and reducing travel demands for teams.