St. Louis to Host Olympic Soccer Matches in 2028

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The 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles will feature several Olympic soccer matches to be played in cities across the United States, including St. Louis. Energizer Park in St. Louis has been selected as one of the host stadiums for group stage and knockout round matches, with the gold medal game taking place in Los Angeles.

Why it matters

Hosting Olympic soccer matches in St. Louis will shine a spotlight on the city's soccer culture and provide an opportunity to build on the momentum from Kansas City hosting World Cup matches in 2026. The global attention and influx of visitors to St. Louis for the Olympics could have a significant economic and cultural impact on the region.

The details

In addition to St. Louis, other U.S. cities selected to host 2028 Olympic soccer matches include New York, Columbus, Nashville, San Jose, and San Diego. The matches in St. Louis will be played at Energizer Park, a major sports venue in the city. While Olympic soccer is not as big an event as the World Cup, fans from around the world will still be traveling to the U.S. to attend the matches, providing an opportunity for St. Louis to showcase its soccer culture and hospitality.

• The 2028 Summer Olympics will be held in July 2028 in Los Angeles, California.
• The Olympic soccer matches in St. Louis will take place during the group stage and knockout rounds leading up to the gold medal game in Los Angeles.

What’s next

The International Olympic Committee will announce the full schedule of 2028 Olympic soccer matches, including the specific dates and teams playing in St. Louis, in the coming months.