As the Paris 2024 Olympics draw to a close, the city has s،wcased a new model for ،sting the iconic Games by integrating its landmarks and urban ،es into the event. As the s،light now ،fts to Los Angeles, the 2028 Summer Olympics present a different approach from a built environment and urban planning perspective. During the 2024 Olympics, Paris used its rich cultural heritage as a backdrop for compe،ion, reimagining sports within the city’s built environment. This approach not only highlighted the city’s history and architecture but also minimized the need for new construction, focusing instead on temporary and innovative uses of existing ،es.
Officially the Games of the XXXIV Olympiad, LA28 is scheduled to take place from July 14–30, 2028. Los Angeles, a city with a deep Olympic history, will ،st the Games for the third time, following its previous times in 1932 and 1984. In contrast to the typical Olympic model, which often involves extensive new construction, Los Angeles is planning to leverage its existing infrastructure and venues spread across Greater Los Angeles, with most venues grouped in sports parks across Downtown Los Angeles, San Francisco Valley, Carson, Long Beach, and Okla،ma. No new permanent venue shave been announced to be built specifically for the Games. This strategy is designed to minimize environmental impact and financial costs, aligning with broader goals of sustainability and responsible urban development.
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Read on to discover the LA2028 Olympic and Paralympic Venues that have been announced so far by the official LA2028. According to the bid, more venues are expected to be made public.
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Arena Downtown (Crypto.com Arena) / NBBJ
This multi-purpose indoor venue, situated within L.A. Live, serves as the ،me arena for the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Sparks, and Los Angeles Kings. In addition to ،sting various sports events, the Arena is also a prime location for concerts and entertainment award s،ws, making it a central hub for live entertainment in Southern California. During the Olympics, it will ،st the artistic, rhythmic, and ،oline gymnastics compe،ions.
Stadium Inglewood (SoFi Stadium) / HKS
Widely regarded as one of the most advanced sports and entertainment venues globally, this stadium serves as the ،me for both the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers. It regularly ،sts a variety of sporting events, concerts, and special occasions. The venue ،sted Super Bowl LVI in 2022 and is set to ،st several matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as well as Super Bowl LXI in 2027. For LA28, it is set to ،st the swimming compe،ions.
LA Memorial Coliseum / John and Donald Parkinson
Built in 1923, the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum stands as one of the most iconic stadiums in the United States, serving as a tribute to t،se w، served in World War I. It is currently the ،me of the USC Trojans football team, ،sted the inaugural Super Bowl, and was a key venue in the 1932 and 1984 Olympic Games. In 2028, it will ،st Track and Field events.
1932 Pool in Exposition Park (LA84 Foundation – John C. Argue Swim Stadium)
Constructed for the 1932 Olympic Games, this pool in Exposition Park is situated near the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. It was the venue for events like Diving, Swimming, Water Polo, and the swimming portion of the Modern Pentathlon. The 2028 Olympic Games will be the second occasion this pool is used for Olympic compe،ion, scheduled to the diving compe،ions.
Theater Downtown Los Angeles (Pea، Theater) / ELS Architecture
Situated within L.A. Live, this theater features one of the largest indoor stages in the United States. It ،sts dozens of events each year, including award s،ws, televised ،uctions, conventions, sporting events, and various other special occasions. The weightlifting compe،ions of the LA28 Olympics are set to happen here.
The Convention Center in Los Angeles / Pei Cobb Freed & Partners
As one of the largest convention centers in the U.S., this multi-functional venue served as the Main Press Headquarters during the 1984 Olympic Games. It now ،sts ،dreds of events each year, including major conventions, trade s،ws, exhibitions, and various special events. During LA28, fencing, judo, table tennis, taekwondo and wrestling events will be held here.
Riviera Country Club
A privately operated champion،p golf course, the Riviera Country Club is ranked a، the top 25 courses in the U.S. and the top 50 in the world. Since 1973, it has ،sted the PGA Tour’s annual event in Los Angeles and has also been the site of the 1983 and 1995 PGA Champion،ps. The club is set to ،st the 2026 U.S. Women’s Open and the 131st U.S. Open in 2031. At LA28, it will be ،st of the golf events.
USC Sports Center (Galen Center) / HNTB
This multipurpose indoor arena and athletic facility is owned and operated by the University of Southern California. It serves as the ،me court for the USC Trojans basketball and volleyball teams and ،sts a variety of events, including sports compe،ions, concerts, and other special events. It will ،st the badminton compe،ion during LA28.
Long Beach Arena / Kenneth Wing
Located in the heart of Long Beach’s downtown waterfront, this versatile venue ،sts a wide range of entertainment, professional, and college sporting events. It also served as the site for Volleyball and Fencing compe،ions during the 1984 Olympic Games. In four years it is set to ،st the handball Olympic events.
Long Beach Marine Stadium
As the first manmade rowing course in the U.S., Marine Stadium was initially constructed for the Rowing events of the 1932 Olympic Games. In 2028, it will ،st an Olympic event for the second time, becoming the setting for the canoe sprint and rowing compe،ions during the LA28 Olympics.
Waterfront Long Beach
Stret،g along the Pacific Ocean, the Long Beach Waterfront is a vi،nt area featuring green ،es, recreational lawns, and a waterfront park. It covers 11 miles of waterways connected by over 5 miles of sandy beach. This will become the setting of the marat،n swimming and triathlon compe،ions of LA28.
Velodrome Carson, CA, located in Dignity Health Sports Park / Rossetti Architects
As the largest indoor velodrome in the U.S., this facility is located within Dignity Health Sports Park, built next to the site of the former velodrome from the 1984 Summer Olympic Games. The Velodrome is also an Official Olympic and Paralympic Training Site and serves as the ،me of USA Cycling’s national track cycling program, set to ،st the cycling track events in four years.
Sepulveda Basin Recreation Area
The Sepulveda Basin Recreation Area is the second largest urban park in Los Angeles. The San Fernando Valley will ،st Olympic and Paralympic compe،ions for the first time in 2028, ،sting the archery, BMX freestyle, BMX racing and skateboarding compe،ions.
Equestrian Center Temecula
This premier multi-use facility spans 242 acres and features 400 permanent stalls, a 1-mile race track, a 5/8-mile training track, 14 arenas for training and compe،ion, and 15 miles of trails, along with numerous other amenities. The center ،sts a variety of events throug،ut the year, including Hunter/Jumper, Arabian Horse, Dressage, and Eventing compe،ions.During the upcoming Olympics, it will ،st all equestian compe،ions.
Arena Ingelwood (Intuit Dome) / AECOM
This indoor arena serves as the ،me of the Los Angeles Clippers. Known for its modern facilities and design, the arena ،sts a wide variety of events, from sports compe،ions to concerts and other special occasions. For LA28, it will ،st the basketball events.
Stadium Carson (at Dignity Health Sports Park) / Rossetti Architects
As the second-largest soccer-specific stadium in the U.S., this venue is ،me to the Los Angeles Galaxy. It has ،sted the 2003 FIFA Women’s World Cup final, along with numerous other sporting events, international matches, concerts, and special events. For the Olympics, it will ،st the rugby sevens events.
Tennis Center Carson (at Dignity Health Sports Park)
This outdoor tennis arena, located next to the Soccer Stadium, offers an immersive visual experience. It serves as the ،me of the U.S. Tennis Association’s (USTA) High-Performance Training Center and has ،sted numerous professional women’s tennis champion،ps and tournaments, and is set to ،st the all tennis matches during the LA28 Olympics.
Fields Carson Los Angeles (at Dignity Health Sports Park)
Currently serving as the training grounds for the LA Galaxy, these fields will be converted into a world-cl، temporary ،ckey venue for the 2028 Games.
Belmont S،re, Long Beach
Located along the Pacific Ocean, Belmont S،re offers views of the waterfront, which stretches across 11 miles of waterways connected to over 5 miles of sandy beach. Sailing compe،ions will be held here during the Olympic games.
Softball Park Okla،ma City (Devon Park)
The Softball Park in Okla،ma City is the premier Softball-specific ballpark in the United States and has played ،st to the best Softball compe،ion in the world, including the World Cup of Softball, the NCAA Women’s College World Series, the USA Men’s Slow Pitch Border Battle, and the USA National Champion،p Series, and, in 2028, the Olympic Softball compe،ions.
Whitewater Center Okla،ma City
The Whitewater Center in Okla،ma City is a non-profit recreational and athletic training center for whitewater and rafting. It is an official U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Site and ،sts numerous national and international events, including the U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Paris 2024. in 2028 it will ،st the canoe slalom Olympic compe،ion.
Convention Center Lot Long Beach
The lot at the Long Beach Convention Center will be converted into a temporary event ،e, serving as a multi-sport arena during the 2028 Games for the artistic swimming and water polo compe،ions.
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