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LA28 Confirms Dual-Venue Olympic Opening Ceremony in Historic First

The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and SoFi Stadium will co-host the 2028 Olympics' opening ceremony, with the Coliseum becoming the first venue to host events in three Olympic Games.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass poses for a photo during an interview at Los Angeles City Hall, California, U.S., October 17, 2024. REUTERS/Rory Carroll/File Photo
May 11, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; A general view of the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports/ File Photo
May 11, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; General view of the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum peristyle and Olympic torch. Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports/ File Photo
Reynold Hoover is the CEO of LA28 during the 2028 Olympic games announcement at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on May 8, 2025.

Overview

  • The July 14, 2028 Olympic opening ceremony will be split between the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and SoFi Stadium, marking the first dual-venue opening in Olympic history.
  • The Coliseum will host the Olympic closing ceremony on July 30, 2028, and the Paralympic closing ceremony on August 27, 2028.
  • SoFi Stadium will host the Paralympic opening ceremony on August 15, 2028, showcasing Los Angeles as a first-time Paralympic Games host.
  • This announcement solidifies the Coliseum's unique legacy as the only venue to host events in three separate Olympic Games (1932, 1984, and 2028).
  • Organizers emphasized the blend of Los Angeles's historic sports venues with modern infrastructure to create a sustainable and inclusive Games experience.