2028 Olympics: LA and Long Beach Gear Up as Event Powerhouses

With the countdown to the 2028 Summer Olympics underway, Los Angeles and Long Beach are preparing to take center stage, each transforming into a hub for world-class competition and international celebration.

🏙️ Los Angeles: Big City, Bigger Games

Los Angeles will be the heartbeat of the Games, blending iconic sports venues with bold new settings:

• Dodger Stadium will swing into action as the home of Olympic baseball, bringing its legendary energy back into the global spotlight.

• Crypto.com Arena is set to host a high-energy mix, including gymnastics, trampoline, and the grand finale of Olympic boxing.

• Peacock Theater will showcase the world’s strongest with Olympic weightlifting events.

• Sepulveda Basin Recreation Area is being reimagined for urban sports like BMX, skateboarding, 3x3 basketball, and modern pentathlon, pushing the Games into fresh territory.

• Venice Beach will offer a scenic launchpad for marathon, triathlon, and cycling events along LA’s sun-drenched coast.

Notably, the Olympic shooting events will now stay local: a purpose-built indoor range in Long Beach will host target shooting, while shotgun competitions will take place at LA Clays in El Monte—keeping the action closer to the heart of the Games.

🌊 Long Beach: Coastal Action with an Olympic Spark

Long Beach is shaping up to be LA's athletic counterpart, playing host to eight Olympic events and investing in infrastructure to leave a lasting legacy:

• Marine Stadium returns to Olympic duty as the venue for rowing and canoe sprint—nearly a century after its debut in 1932.

• Alamitos Beach will be the setting for marathon swimming and the triathlon, offering athletes an oceanfront challenge.

• Belmont Shore will catch the wind with Olympic sailing races along the coast.

• Long Beach Arena gets the adrenaline pumping as the new home for Olympic handball.

• The Long Beach Convention Center will be outfitted with temporary pools to welcome water polo and artistic swimming.

To support the games and beyond, Long Beach has launched a $933 million public works initiative—$187 million of which will go toward projects tied directly to the Olympics, including permanent upgrades to local parks and recreation sites.

Together, Los Angeles and Long Beach are reimagining what an Olympic city looks like—blending history, innovation, and local pride to set the stage for an unforgettable summer in 2028.