The LA28 Olympic Games will be held in Los Angeles from July 14–30, 2028, featuring sports like flag football and squash for the first time. The event will heavily utilize existing infrastructure, with no new permanent venues being built, and will also host the Paralympic Games. Key goals include promoting equitable youth sports, fostering economic benefit, and creating a sustainable, inclusive Games.
Key features of LA28
Dates: The Olympic Games will run from July 14–30, 2028, followed by the Paralympic Games.
Venues: The Games will use existing stadiums and facilities across Southern California, with the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and SoFi Stadium hosting ceremonies.
New sports: Flag football and squash will make their Olympic debut, and lacrosse will return to the Games.
Sustainability: The plan is to build no new permanent venues, making LA28 the first Games to rely on existing infrastructure and resources.
Inclusivity: The Games will be the first for Los Angeles to host the Paralympics and will feature an equal or greater number of women's teams compared to men's in every team sport.
Youth sports: A major goal is to expand equitable access to youth sports through a $160 million investment in youth sports development across Los Angeles.
Planning and legacy
Community involvement: The LA28 planning includes working with local communities and businesses to ensure the Games provide a positive legacy for Los Angeles.
Economic impact: The Games are expected to create jobs and generate economic benefits for the region.
Sustainability plan: The Impact and Sustainability Plan is based on four guiding principles: radical reuse, inclusivity, community benefit, and resilience.