Los Angeles is set to host the Opening and Closing Ceremonies for the 2028 Olympics at two iconic venues: the historic Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and the state-of-the-art SoFi Stadium. The Opening Ceremony will take place on July 14, 2028, shared by both venues, while the Closing Ceremony is scheduled for July 30, 2028, at the Coliseum, marking its third time hosting Olympic events, having previously done so in 1932 and 1984. LA28 Chairperson Casey Wasserman emphasized that these venues will showcase Los Angeles’s rich sports history and modern advancements, promising an unforgettable global experience.
Additionally, the Paralympic Opening Ceremony will occur at SoFi Stadium on August 15, 2028, with the Closing Ceremony on August 27 returning to the Coliseum. The competition landscape has also been clarified, as LA28 recently presented a detailed list of venues for various sports, including beach volleyball, surfing, and baseball. These venues span across Los Angeles and beyond, incorporating locations like the Rose Bowl, and even Oklahoma City for canoe slalom and softball.
The 2028 Olympics will feature a groundbreaking medal events program with 351 total events—22 more than the Paris 2024 Games. Notable additions include six mixed-gender team events such as artistic gymnastics and a mixed relay in athletics. Women’s sports will see expansions in soccer, water polo, and new boxing weight classes. Flag football will make its Olympic debut, alongside a return of lacrosse, and baseball and softball will rejoin the lineup. The inclusion of cricket adds to the diverse range of sports set to captivate audiences during the Games.
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