LA Memorial Coliseum, SoFi Stadium announced as venues for opening ceremonies of 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games
The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and SoFi Stadium have been announced as the venues for the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Mayor Karen Bass and other L28 leaders unveiled the news at a news conference Thursday morning. The plan to use the venues or the ceremonies is consistent with the 2017 bid plan.
The Olympic Opening Ceremony will be held on July 14, 2028, at the Coliseum and SoFi Stadium. This will be the first time the opening will be hosted at multiple venues. With the announcement, the Coliseum will become the first venue in history to host events for three Olympic Games.
"The venues selected for the 2028 Opening and Closing Ceremonies will highlight Los Angeles's rich sporting history and cutting-edge future, showcasing the very best that LA has to offer on the world stage," said LA28 Chairperson and President Casey Wasserman. "These two extraordinary venues will create an unforgettable experience, welcoming fans from across the globe to an Olympic and Paralympic Games like never before and concluding what will go down as one of the most incredible Games in history."
The Olympic Closing Ceremony will be held at the Coliseum on July 30, 2028.
The Paralympic Opening Ceremony will be held on Aug. 15, 2028, at SoFi Stadium and the Paralympic Closing Ceremony will take place at the Coliseum on Aug. 27, 2028. This will be the first time LA will host the Paralympic Games.
Los Angeles is getting ready to welcome the world for the summer games and Bass has said the city needs to make major improvements to clean up the city. Los Angeles is no stranger to hosting the Olympics, the city was home to the Summer Games in 1984 and 1932.
Several changes have been made to the venue plan, including moving beach volleyball to Alamtios Beach and the equestrian competition to Santa Anita Park.
Last month, organizers for L28 unveiled an updated venue plan, adding the Universal Studios lot as the host site for squash and Dodger Stadium for baseball.
Surfing competition is to take place at Trestles Beach in San Clemente, known for its consistent waves. Venice Beach will host the triathlon, which relocated from Long Beach, and will also serve as the starting point in both the marathon and the cycling road courses. The courses and finishes for both will be confirmed and announced at a later date, organizers said.
"This plan brings the Games to all corners of our city like never before — from the Sepulveda Basin to the iconic shores of Venice Beach, our world-famous neighborhoods as well as our hidden gems will be on full display for all to experience and enjoy," Mayor Karen Bass said.
The Honda Center in Anaheim is expected to receive $1 billion in improvements ahead of the Olympics. The venue has been selected to host indoor volleyball.
"This is more than just an investment in a venue — it's an investment in Anaheim and the future of Orange County as a global destination for live entertainment," said Bill Foltz, the CEO of OC Sports and Entertainment in a statement. "Honda Center Encore reflects our commitment to delivering a world-class experience for every guest, every visit — all made possible through the vision and generosity of the Samueli Family."
Venue sites for 2028 Summer Olympics competition:
City of Los Angeles – 2028 Host City
- 3x3 Basketball in the Sepulveda Basin Recreation Area
- Baseball in Dodger Stadium
- Boxing in the Peacock Theater in Downtown Los Angeles (preliminaries), Arena in Downtown Los Angeles (finals)
- Cycling Road in Venice Beach (starting point)
- Marathon in Venice Beach (starting point)
- Modern Pentathlon in the Sepulveda Basin Recreation Area
- Rhythmic Gymnastics in the USC Sports Center
- Squash at the Universal Studios Lot
- Triathlon in Venice Beach
City of Carson – 2028 Venue City
- Archery in the Stadium
City Long Beach – 2028 Venue City
- Beach Volleyball at Alamitos Beach
- Coastal Rowing at the Waterfront
- Target Shooting in the Convention Center
- Sport Climbing at the Convention Center Lot
City of Anaheim
- Volleyball in the Arena
City of Arcadia
- Equestrian at Santa Anita Park
City of Pomona
- Cricket at the Fairgrounds
City of San Clemente
- Surfing at Trestles Beach
City of South El Monte
- Shotgun Shooting at the Shotgun Center