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Bass Delivers Early State of the City at Coliseum Ahead of Global Events

The address frames her leadership around Los Angeles' preparations for an influx of global visitors.

LA28 workers carry Olympic flags on the day of a ceremony to announce the locations for the opening and closing of the Olympic and Paralympic games, in Los Angeles, California, U.S., May 8, 2025.
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Mayor Karen Bass is pictured Monday Feb. 2, 2026.

Overview

  • Scheduled for 3 p.m. at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, the speech arrives earlier than the city’s usual March–April timeframe.
  • The mayor is expected to spotlight preparations for eight 2026 World Cup matches at SoFi Stadium, the 2027 Super Bowl, and the 2028 Olympics.
  • Last week she proposed nearly $100 million for Exposition Park upgrades focused on infrastructure and safety to support event crowds.
  • The timing aligns with the first day candidates can file to run for mayor, coming roughly two months after Bass launched her reelection bid.
  • A second State of the City in mid-April is expected to provide the fiscal roadmap for these plans.