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LA28 Finalizes Venue Plan for 2028 Olympics With IOC Approval

The updated plan confirms iconic Los Angeles sites and introduces new sports like cricket and squash while relocating key events for logistical efficiency.

FILE - Beachgoers are seen at Venice Beach, Saturday, March 21, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
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Mar 31, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; General view of the field prior to the game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Atlanta Braves at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Dodger Stadium will host baseball, marking its return to the Olympic program after being absent in recent editions.
  • Cricket will rejoin the Olympics for the first time in over a century, with matches held at a temporary venue in Pomona Fairgrounds.
  • Beach volleyball has been relocated to Long Beach from Santa Monica after financial negotiations fell through with the latter.
  • Surfing will take place at Lower Trestles in San Clemente, chosen for its consistent, high-quality waves suited for elite competition.
  • Squash will make its Olympic debut at Universal Studios' Courthouse Square, a historic Hollywood location.