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LA28 Confirms Oklahoma City to Host Softball and Canoe Slalom in 2028

Organisers plan to use existing Oklahoma City venues to extend the Games beyond California.

Overview

  • LA28 and city leaders marked 1,000 days to the opening ceremony at a Devon Park event, confirming the OKC Softball Park and the OKC Whitewater Center as Olympic venues.
  • Oklahoma City will stage seven events with seven gold medals across 16 days in July 2028 in the sports of softball and canoe slalom.
  • The Los Angeles Olympics are scheduled for July 14–30, 2028, with the Paralympics set for August 15–27.
  • Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt signed a Memorandum of Understanding last month to coordinate planning.
  • Local outreach included an Oct. 18 LA28 Day of Sport with Olympians and Paralympians, and Oklahoma City residents will get early ticket access in early 2026.