The 2028 Summer Olympics are heading back to Los Angeles for the third time—and if you know anything about LA, you know they’re about to do it big. Running from July 14–30, 2028, the Games of the XXXIV Olympiad are taking over Southern California with a very 2020s twist—zero new permanent venues, massive existing stadiums doing double duty as swimming pools, and events scattered from the beaches of Venice to softball fields in Oklahoma City. Because why build new stuff when you’ve already got SoFi Stadium, Dodger Stadium and the iconic Rose Bowl just sitting there?
LA previously hosted the Olympics in 1932 and 1984, and both times the city left its mark on Olympic history. The 1932 Games introduced the first-ever centralized Olympic Village (revolutionary at the time!), while 1984 brought peak ’80s spectacle with laser shows, simulated flying saucers and a 750-member marching band at the closing ceremony. So naturally, expectations are high for what LA28 will deliver.
This time around, they’re adding some very American sports to the lineup—like flag football—while bringing back cricket for the first time since 1900 and completely reimagining the Opening Ceremony with a never-before-attempted dual-venue format. With over 15,000 athletes competing in 351 medal events across 36 sports, the 2028 Olympics are shaping up to be the most ambitious Summer Games in recent memory. Here’s everything you need to know about LA 2028!
When Are the 2028 Summer Olympics?
The 2028 Summer Olympics officially run from July 14–30, 2028, though some preliminary competitions will kick off as early as July 13. The opening ceremony happens on Friday, July 14 at 8:00 p.m. ET, and the closing ceremony wraps everything up on Sunday, July 30 at the LA Memorial Coliseum…