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Los Angeles to Host First Dual-Venue Olympic Opening Ceremony in 2028

The LA Memorial Coliseum and SoFi Stadium will share the Olympic opening ceremony, marking a historic milestone for the Games and the city.

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 2028 Summer Olympics will open on July 14 with a groundbreaking dual-venue ceremony at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and SoFi Stadium in Inglewood.
  • The Coliseum will become the first venue in history to host events for three Olympic Games, having previously been a key site in 1932 and 1984.
  • The Olympic closing ceremony will take place on July 30 at the Coliseum, while the Paralympics will debut in Los Angeles with ceremonies on August 15 (opening at SoFi) and August 27 (closing at the Coliseum).
  • Organizers emphasized the blend of Los Angeles’s storied sports legacy and modern infrastructure, calling the ceremonies an opportunity to showcase the city on the global stage.
  • SoFi Stadium, which opened in 2020, will also host Olympic swimming events, while the Coliseum will serve as the venue for track and field competitions.