San Diego's Snapdragon Stadium to Host LA28 Olympic Soccer Bronze Medal Matches

The Los Angeles 2028 Olympics will feature men's and women's soccer bronze medal matches at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 6:06pm

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The Los Angeles 2028 Olympics Organizing Committee has announced that San Diego's Snapdragon Stadium will host the bronze medal matches for both men's and women's soccer competitions. Nearly a dozen Olympic soccer matches will be played at the Mission Valley stadium, giving San Diegans a chance to experience the summer games.

Why it matters

This is a major coup for San Diego, as Snapdragon Stadium will be the only Olympic venue in the city for the LA28 games. The announcement highlights San Diego's growing prominence as a sports destination, and the bronze medal matches will provide an economic boost and international exposure for the region.

The details

The women's soccer group stage matches will be held at Snapdragon Stadium from July 11-17, followed by quarterfinals on July 21 and the semifinal on July 25, ahead of the bronze medal match on July 28. The men's soccer teams will compete at Snapdragon for the semifinal on July 24 and the bronze medal match on July 27. Preliminary and knockout stages will take place at stadiums in six cities across the U.S., including San Jose, with the final matches planned for the Rose Bowl Stadium.

  • The women's soccer group stage matches will be held at Snapdragon Stadium from July 11-17, 2028.
  • The women's soccer quarterfinals will be held on July 21, 2028.
  • The women's soccer semifinal will be held on July 25, 2028.
  • The women's soccer bronze medal match will be held on July 28, 2028.
  • The men's soccer semifinal will be held on July 24, 2028.
  • The men's soccer bronze medal match will be held on July 27, 2028.

The players

LA28 Organizing Committee

The organizing committee for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, responsible for planning and executing the games.

Snapdragon Stadium

A multi-purpose stadium located in San Diego, California, which will host several Olympic soccer matches during the LA28 games.

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What’s next

The LA28 Organizing Committee will continue to finalize the Olympic soccer schedule and make additional venue announcements in the coming months.

The takeaway

San Diego's selection as the host of the Olympic soccer bronze medal matches is a significant achievement that will bring international attention and economic benefits to the region. This announcement highlights the city's growing reputation as a premier sports destination and its ability to host major global events.