Louisville Awarded 2028 U.S. Gymnastics Olympic Trials

The KFC Yum! Center will host the official Olympic selection competition for the U.S. men's and women's artistic teams.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 1:52am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a fragmented, multi-angled view of a gymnastics competition, with sharp planes of navy blue, crimson red, and bright yellow conveying the dynamic energy of the sport.Louisville's selection as the host city for the 2028 U.S. Gymnastics Olympic Trials signals the city's growing importance in the sport's ecosystem.Louisville Today

The 2028 U.S. Gymnastics Olympic Trials are reportedly heading to Louisville, Kentucky, with the KFC Yum! Center playing host to the official Olympic selection competition for the U.S. men's and women's artistic teams from June 16-19, 2028.

Why it matters

Louisville has become an annual host for USA Gymnastics' first elite meet of the season, Winter Cup, and this will be the city's first time hosting the prestigious Olympic Trials, further cementing its status as a gymnastics hub.

The details

A formal announcement is expected on Wednesday, April 15, at Churchill Downs Racetrack, with Louisville Sports Commission hosting the press conference and Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg in attendance. The 'Gymnastics City USA' moniker used for the 2024 Olympic Trials in Minneapolis is expected to return, emphasizing Louisville's role as the capital of U.S. gymnastics for the week.

  • The 2028 U.S. Gymnastics Olympic Trials will take place from June 16-19, 2028.
  • The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics will follow the month after the event, from July 14-30, 2028.

The players

Louisville Courier Journal

The local newspaper that first reported the news of Louisville hosting the 2028 U.S. Gymnastics Olympic Trials.

KFC Yum! Center

The arena in Louisville, Kentucky, that will host the 2028 U.S. Gymnastics Olympic Trials.

Louisville Sports Commission

The organization hosting the press conference to formally announce Louisville as the host city for the 2028 U.S. Gymnastics Olympic Trials.

Andy Beshear

The Governor of Kentucky, who is expected to attend the press conference announcing Louisville as the host city.

Craig Greenberg

The Mayor of Louisville, who is expected to attend the press conference announcing the city as the host of the 2028 U.S. Gymnastics Olympic Trials.

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What’s next

A formal announcement is expected on Wednesday, April 15, at Churchill Downs Racetrack, where the Louisville Sports Commission will host a press conference with Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg in attendance.

The takeaway

Louisville's selection as the host city for the 2028 U.S. Gymnastics Olympic Trials further solidifies the city's status as a gymnastics hub, building on its annual hosting of the Winter Cup elite meet and emphasizing its growing importance in the sport's ecosystem.