Overview
- All three rounds of the women’s 100m will be contested on July 15, a first for the Olympics, with the men’s final set for July 16.
- Organizers say athletes and federations were consulted on the format, describing feedback as largely positive alongside some public concern about workload.
- Day 15’s “Super Saturday” will feature 26 medal sessions across 23 sports as the Games target a record 50.5% female athlete share.
- About 14 million tickets are planned, with registration opening in January 2026 and public sales in April 2026 under fixed, non-dynamic pricing.
- Athletics spans the Games at the LA Memorial Coliseum, with road events on the final weekend and the men’s marathon scheduled for July 30.