The Road to LA28
The countdown is on. Get ready for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games and explore the complete sports programme, schedules, results and medal events.
The LA 2028 Olympic Games (officially LA28) return the Summer Olympics to the United States for the first time since 1996, and to Los Angeles for a historic third time after 1932 and 1984. This is your complete guide to the LA 2028 schedule — key dates, all sports, venues, the day-by-day competition calendar, tickets, and how to watch — kept up to date as LA28 releases official information.
The Games open on Friday, July 14, 2028 and close on Sunday, July 30, 2028, with the first competitions starting a few days earlier. The LA28 Paralympic Games follow from August 15 to August 27, 2028.
Note: LA28 can update the competition schedule at any time, right up to the end of the Games. Always check the latest official session times before planning around a specific event.
LA 2028 Olympics — quick facts
| Event | Games of the XXXIV Olympiad (LA28) |
| Host city | Los Angeles, California, USA (+ Oklahoma City and other US cities) |
| Opening Ceremony | Friday, July 14, 2028 |
| Closing Ceremony | Sunday, July 30, 2028 |
| First competitions | From July 10–12, 2028 (before the Opening Ceremony) |
| Paralympic Games | August 15–27, 2028 |
| Sports | 36 sports · 51 disciplines |
| Medal events | 351 (a record) |
| Venues | 49 venues across 25 zones |
| First medal | Women's Triathlon, July 15, Venice Beach |
Table of contents
- When are the LA 2028 Olympics?
- Key dates at a glance
- LA 2028 day-by-day schedule
- LA 2028 schedule in India time (IST)
- All sports at LA 2028
- New and returning sports
- Sport-by-sport: cricket, athletics, swimming, football & more
- LA 2028 venues
- Opening & Closing Ceremony
- LA 2028 tickets
- How to watch LA 2028
- LA28 Paralympic Games
- FAQ
When are the LA 2028 Olympics?
The LA 2028 Olympic Games run from July 14 to July 30, 2028. As at recent Olympics, some sports begin before the Opening Ceremony, so the competition calendar actually starts earlier — football (soccer) gets underway first, followed by a wave of team sports such as basketball, cricket, field hockey, handball, rugby sevens and water polo in the days leading up to July 14.
The calendar is organised in "Games days," from the pre-ceremony days through to Day 16:
- Pre-ceremony days: early competitions from around July 10–13
- Day 0 — July 14: Opening Ceremony
- Day 1 — July 15: first full day of competition and the first gold medal
- Day 15 — July 29: "Super Saturday," one of the busiest medal days
- Day 16 — July 30: final competitions and the Closing Ceremony
Key dates at a glance
| Date | Milestone |
|---|---|
| July 10–12, 2028 | First competitions begin (football, then team sports) |
| July 14, 2028 | Opening Ceremony |
| July 15, 2028 | First gold medal — Women's Triathlon, Venice Beach |
| July 29, 2028 | "Super Saturday" — major medal day |
| July 30, 2028 | Final finals + Closing Ceremony |
| Aug 15–27, 2028 | LA28 Paralympic Games |
LA28 Olympics Daily Competition Schedule
July 10–30, 2028 · Day -4 to Day 16
LA 2028 day-by-day schedule
Below is the day-by-day overview of which sports are in action and the headline medal moments. Exact start times, rounds and sessions for each event are being finalised by LA28 and will be added here as they are published.
| Games day | Date | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Day 0 | Fri, Jul 14 | Opening Ceremony; canoe slalom (Oklahoma City); early football |
| Day 1 | Sat, Jul 15 | First gold: Women's Triathlon (Venice Beach); athletics & swimming week-1 begins; fencing, judo, rugby sevens medals |
| Day 2 | Sun, Jul 16 | Athletics, cycling BMX, shooting, more triathlon |
| Day 3 | Mon, Jul 17 | Artistic gymnastics, rowing, mountain bike, open-water swimming medals |
| Day 4 | Tue, Jul 18 | Skateboarding, surfing, table tennis, equestrian medals |
| Day 5 | Wed, Jul 19 | Baseball, road cycling, diving, sport climbing begins |
| Day 6 | Thu, Jul 20 | Cricket medal action, tennis, sailing medals |
| Day 7 | Fri, Jul 21 | Flag football medals, badminton, archery, trampoline |
| Day 8 | Sat, Jul 22 | Big medal day — athletics finals, golf, swimming (week 2) begins |
| Day 9 | Sun, Jul 23 | Squash medals, softball (Oklahoma City) begins |
| Day 10 | Mon, Jul 24 | Lacrosse begins, golf & equestrian medals |
| Day 11 | Tue, Jul 25 | Track cycling, weightlifting, wrestling begin medals |
| Day 12 | Wed, Jul 26 | Sport climbing, taekwondo, artistic swimming medals |
| Day 13 | Thu, Jul 27 | Boxing finals begin, athletics, rhythmic gymnastics |
| Day 14 | Fri, Jul 28 | Beach volleyball, BMX freestyle, football final |
| Day 15 | Sat, Jul 29 | "Super Saturday" — cricket, basketball, athletics, many finals |
| Day 16 | Sun, Jul 30 | Final finals (swimming closes the Games) + Closing Ceremony |
LA 2028 schedule in India time (IST)
Los Angeles runs on Pacific Time (PT), which is 12.5 hours behind India (IST), so most LA 2028 events will be shown late night to early morning in India. Once official start times are published, this page will display every session in Local (PT), ET and IST.
All sports at LA 2028
LA 2028 features the largest programme in Olympic history — 36 sports across 51 disciplines, including five new or returning sports. The full sport list:
LA28
Sports Programme
Explore the complete Olympic sports programme for Los Angeles 2028, covering 36 sports and 51 disciplines.
Full List of LA28 Sports & Disciplines
Browse the complete programme in a compact, easy-to-scan grid.
New and returning sports at LA 2028
Five sports join the programme especially for Los Angeles:
- Cricket (T20) — returns after 128 years; men's and women's tournaments at the Fairgrounds in Pomona. Expected to be one of the most-watched events for Indian and South Asian fans.
- Flag football — Olympic debut; six-team men's and women's tournaments. NFL players are eligible.
- Squash — Olympic debut; men's and women's singles at Universal Studios.
- Lacrosse (Sixes) — returns for the first time since 1908.
- Baseball / softball — return to the programme after being left out of Paris 2024.
Sport-by-sport highlights
LA 2028 cricket schedule
Cricket returns to the Olympics for the first time since 1900, played in the fast T20 format with men's and women's tournaments at the Fairgrounds Cricket Stadium, Pomona. The men's gold-medal match falls on the final Saturday (July 29).
LA 2028 athletics schedule
In a major change, athletics takes place in the first week at the LA Memorial Coliseum — the only stadium to host Olympic track and field three times. Marathons are held on the final weekend
LA 2028 swimming schedule
Swimming moves to the second week at the new SoFi Stadium ("2028 Stadium") in Inglewood, and will crown the final Olympic champions of the Games on July 30.
LA 2028 football (soccer) schedule
Football begins before the Opening Ceremony and is played across several US cities, with the final stages at the Rose Bowl. The women's tournament features a record 16 teams (more than the men's 12).
LA 2028 basketball schedule
Basketball tips off before the Opening Ceremony, with games at the Intuit Dome. Medal games are on the final weekend (July 29–30).
LA 2028 venues
The Games use 49 venues across 25 zones in the Los Angeles region, plus Oklahoma City and several US cities for football. Key venues include:
| Sport | Venue |
|---|---|
| Opening & Closing Ceremony | LA Memorial Coliseum & SoFi Stadium (2028 Stadium) |
| Athletics | LA Memorial Coliseum |
| Swimming | SoFi Stadium (2028 Stadium), Inglewood |
| Basketball | Intuit Dome, Inglewood |
| Baseball | Dodger Stadium |
| Cricket | Fairgrounds, Pomona |
| Flag football & Lacrosse | Exposition Park Stadium |
| Squash | Comcast Squash Center, Universal Studios |
| Gymnastics (artistic) | Arena, Downtown LA |
| Tennis | Tennis Center, Carson |
| Track cycling | Velodrome, Carson |
| Hockey | Fields, Carson |
| Beach volleyball | Alamitos Beach, Long Beach |
| Rowing & canoe sprint | Marine Stadium, Long Beach |
| Sailing | Belmont Shore, Long Beach |
| Golf | Riviera Country Club |
| Equestrian | Santa Anita Park, Arcadia |
| Triathlon / road cycling | Venice Beach |
| Softball & canoe slalom | Oklahoma City |
| Football (final stages) | Rose Bowl Stadium |
LA 2028 Opening & Closing Ceremony
- Opening Ceremony — July 14, 2028: a first-of-its-kind ceremony split across two venues, the LA Memorial Coliseum and SoFi Stadium.
- Closing Ceremony — July 30, 2028: held at the LA Memorial Coliseum, after swimming crowns the final champions.
LA 2028 tickets
Official LA 2028 tickets are sold through LA28's ticketing partners, AXS and Eventim, with prices starting at $28. Hospitality and ticket-inclusive packages are available through On Location.
Sales so far:
- Registration for the LA28 Ticket Draw opened January 14, 2026.
- Drop 1 ran in April 2026; Drop 2 in August 2026 — the final general draws of 2026.
How to watch LA 2028
As a guide, US rights are held by NBCUniversal (Peacock); India, UK and other markets to be confirmed. Replace this line with official details when available.
LA 2028 Olympics — FAQ
When are the LA 2028 Olympics? The LA 2028 Olympic Games run from July 14 to July 30, 2028, with some competitions starting a few days earlier. The Paralympics follow from August 15 to 27, 2028.
Where are the 2028 Olympics being held? In Los Angeles, USA, with events across the LA region, plus Oklahoma City (softball and canoe slalom) and several US cities for football.
How many sports are at LA 2028? 36 sports across 51 disciplines, with a record 351 medal events.
What new sports are at the 2028 Olympics? Cricket, flag football, squash, lacrosse and baseball/softball.
When is the first gold medal awarded? On July 15, 2028, in the Women's Triathlon at Venice Beach.
How much do LA 2028 tickets cost? Prices start at $28, sold via AXS and Eventim.
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