Overview

• The global governing body confirmed games will begin on July 12, 2028, two days ahead of the July 14 opening ceremony in Los Angeles.
• It remains undecided whether the men's tournament, the women's tournament, or both will open before the ceremony, though a preliminary slate lists three games on July 12 and three on July 13.
• The revised plan is designed to stage quarterfinals over two days and to keep all start times at noon or later to benefit athletes, fans and broadcasters.
• Bronze-medal games are scheduled for July 28–29 and gold-medal games for July 29–30, with July 30 set as the final day of the Games.
• Several other sports are slated to start early as well, including field hockey, rugby sevens, water polo, handball, cricket and soccer, with canoe slalom opening in Oklahoma City on the morning of July 14.