The LA28 Organizing Committee announced the full swimming competition schedule for the 2028 Olympics, featuring nine days of events from July 22 to July 30, with notable changes including the move to the second week and new event timings, marking a significant shift from previous Olympics.
The Los Angeles 2028 Olympics will feature a historic athletics schedule, with the women's 100m kicking off the Games on day one, and athletics spanning all 13 days of the event, including innovative formats and potential athlete doubles, culminating in the men's marathon on the final day.
LA28 announced that general registration for tickets to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics will open in January 2026, with ticket sales starting early 2026 and Paralympics tickets in 2027, offering a variety of options including lottery entries, with prices starting at $28, and emphasizing early access for locals.
Casey Wasserman, a prominent sports and entertainment executive, is navigating complex political challenges as he oversees the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, balancing support from political figures like Trump with opposition and scrutiny, while managing his family's influential legacy and his own reputation.
The 2028 Summer Olympics baseball schedule at Dodger Stadium conflicts with MLB's plans, as the league wants its players to participate, but also aims to host its All-Star Game in mid-July, leading to logistical challenges and potential schedule adjustments.
The LA28 committee has announced the venues for the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics, opting to use existing structures. Notably, SoFi Stadium will host swimming events, making it the largest swimming venue in Olympic history. Additionally, Oklahoma City will host softball and canoe slalom due to a lack of suitable venues in Southern California. Other key locations include the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum for track and field, Crypto.Com Arena for gymnastics, and the Intuit Dome for basketball. More venues will be announced in the future.
Oklahoma City will host the canoe slalom and softball events during the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The city has been preparing for this role for six years, with venues built to international standards. This marks the return of softball to the Olympics, and Oklahoma City is expected to provide a dynamic environment for both athletes and fans.