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Live countdown to 2028 LA Summer Olympics on July 14, 2028. Displays days, hours, minutes, and seconds remaining. Fullscreen mode for TVs and projectors.
The 2028 Summer Olympic Games open on July 14, 2028, in Los Angeles, California, marking the third time the City of Angels hosts the Olympics after the 1932 and 1984 Games. Over 10,000 athletes from more than 200 countries will compete across approximately 35 sports over 17 days, making it one of the largest peacetime gatherings on Earth.
LA 2028 is notable for its commitment to using existing world-class venues rather than building from scratch. The iconic Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum will host the Opening and Closing Ceremonies, SoFi Stadium will stage football (soccer) matches, and the Crypto.com Arena and Intuit Dome will host basketball and other indoor sports. Venues at UCLA, USC, and Long Beach round out a compact, transportation-friendly Games plan.
The 2028 Olympics will introduce several new sports and disciplines, reflecting the Games' ongoing evolution to attract younger audiences. Skateboarding, sport climbing, surfing, and breaking—which debuted or expanded at recent Games—are expected to return alongside traditional pillars like track and field, swimming, and gymnastics. Flag football is set to make its Olympic debut, adding an American cultural touchstone to the program.
For Los Angeles and the United States, hosting the Olympics is a massive economic and cultural opportunity. Tourism, infrastructure improvements, and global visibility drive billions in economic activity. The 1984 LA Games are remembered as one of the most financially successful Olympics in history, and organizers aim to replicate that model by keeping costs controlled through existing infrastructure.
When are the 2028 Olympics? The Opening Ceremony is scheduled for July 14, 2028, with competitions running through July 30, 2028. Some preliminary events, such as football and rugby, may begin a day or two before the Opening Ceremony.
How can I get tickets to the 2028 Olympics? Tickets will be sold through the official LA 2028 ticketing platform. Priority registration is expected to open well in advance, with a lottery system for high-demand events like the Opening Ceremony, gymnastics, and track and field finals.
What new sports will be at the 2028 Olympics? Flag football, squash, lacrosse, cricket, and baseball/softball are among the sports added or returning for LA 2028. The inclusion of flag football reflects the host nation's football culture and aims to globalize the sport.