St. Louis to Host 2028 Olympic Soccer Preliminaries

Energizer Park selected as one of six additional venues for group stage and knockout matches.

Feb. 3, 2026 at 3:07pm

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The Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee has named Energizer Park in St. Louis as one of six additional venues that will host group stage and knockout matches for the 2028 Olympic soccer tournament. The gold medal matches are set to take place in the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on July 28 and 29, 2028. The 2028 Olympics will feature 16 women's soccer teams and 12 men's teams.

Why it matters

St. Louis previously hosted the 1904 Olympic Games, which coincided with the World's Fair that year. Hosting the soccer preliminaries will bring renewed global attention and economic activity to the city.

The details

In addition to St. Louis, the other cities named as 2028 Olympic soccer venues are Columbus, Ohio; Nashville; New York City; San Diego; and San Jose. The gold medal matches will be held at the iconic Rose Bowl in Pasadena. Olympic organizers say the 2028 soccer tournament will feature 16 women's teams and 12 men's teams competing.

  • The 2028 Olympic Games will take place from July 14 to July 30, 2028.
  • The soccer gold medal matches are scheduled for July 28 and 29, 2028.

The players

Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee

The committee responsible for organizing and hosting the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

Energizer Park

A sports venue in St. Louis that will host group stage and knockout matches for the 2028 Olympic soccer tournament.

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What’s next

The Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee will continue to finalize venue selections and make additional announcements in the lead-up to the 2028 Games.

The takeaway

St. Louis' selection as an Olympic soccer venue marks a return to the global stage for the city, which last hosted the Games in 1904. This opportunity will bring increased visibility and economic activity to the region.