The next Olympics will be held in Los Angeles from Friday, July 14 to Sunday, July 30, 2028.

Keep reading to learn everything that's known so far about the Games of the XXXIV Olympiad (known formally as the Los Angeles Olympics).

The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics: Basics

What:
Games of the XXXIV Olympiad

When:
Friday, July 14 - Sunday, July 30, 2028

Opening Ceremony:
Friday, July 14, 2028

Number of Sports:
More than 40

Number of Events: 
800

Number of Expected Athletes:
15,000

Where will the 2028 Olympics be held?

Los Angeles, located in the west coast state of California in the United States, will host the next Summer Olympics. L.A. previously hosted the Olympics in 1932 and 1984 and will join Paris (1900, 1924, 2024) and London (1908, 1948, 2012) as the only three cities to host the Olympics three times. 

Some of the most iconic and historic arenas in the City of Angels will be used for different sporting events, including: 

  • Gymnastics at the arena in Downtown L.A.
  • Swimming at SoFi Stadium, which will be transformed into the largest swimming venue in Olympic history
  • Track and field at the L.A. Memorial Coliseum, which will become the only stadium to host track and field events in three separate Olympics
  • Rugby at the Dignity Health Sports Park

Softball and canoe slalom events will take place more than 1,000 miles away from the host city. The two sports will use venues in Oklahoma City for their Olympic campaigns. 

The Rose Bowl is expected to host the semifinals and medal matches for soccer, but fans can expect soccer and basketball to be played in different parts of the state or country to accommodate the number of games played on the same day. 

When is the Opening Ceremony of the L.A. Olympics?

The Opening Ceremony for the 2028 Games is set for Friday, July 14, 2028, inside SoFi Stadium. 

How many sports and events will be contested at the L.A. Olympics?

The 2028 Olympics will feature 800 events in more than 40 sports. Furthermore, 15,000 athletes are expected to compete in the Olympic and Paralympic Games in L.A.

Are there any new sports at the L.A. Olympics?

There will be five new sports at the 2028 Games:

  • Baseball/softball
  • Lacrosse
  • Cricket
  • Flag football
  • Squash

Who are the top athletes to watch at the L.A. Olympics?

Although no official rosters have been announced, a handful of Team USA’s biggest stars have said they plan to compete at the 2028 Olympics, such as Simone BilesKatie LedeckyNoah LylesCoco GauffSha’Carri Richardson and Travis Kelce