The 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles promises to be the largest Olympic program in history, featuring 36 sports and 351 medal events. Approximately 10,500 to 11,198 athletes from over 200 nations are expected to compete. This expansion includes the addition of five sports approved by the International Olympic Committee (IOC): flag football and squash will make their Olympic debuts, although baseball/softball, cricket, and lacrosse will return after absences.

What Sports Will Be Included in the LA28 Olympics?

The core program for the 2028 Summer Olympics encompasses 31 compulsory sports, building upon the foundation of 28 long-standing disciplines plus skateboarding, sport climbing, and surfing. LA28 is prioritizing gender equality, sustainability, and fan engagement, incorporating more mixed-gender events and innovative formats like lacrosse sixes and T20 cricket.

Complete List of 36 Olympic Sports for LA28

• Water Sports (~55 events) – Includes Artistic Swimming, Diving, Marathon Swimming, Swimming, and Water Polo. Swimming will add 50m backstroke/breaststroke/butterfly distances for both sexes.
• Archery (6 events) – Features a new mixed compound bow team event.
• Athletics (48 events) – Includes a new 4x100m mixed relay. The marathon will begin at Venice Beach Boardwalk.
• Badminton (5 events)
• Baseball (1 event) – Returns after Tokyo 2020, to be played at Dodger Stadium.
• Basketball (including 3×3) – Expanded 3×3 squads.
• Canoe (Slalom & Sprint, including Coastal Rowing Beach Sprint) – New mixed beach sprint double.
• Cricket (1 event – T20 format) – Makes its debut, with strong global appeal.
• Cycling (~22 events) – Includes Road, Track, BMX Freestyle, BMX Racing, and Mountain Bike.
• Equestrian – Mixed gender events in Dressage, Eventing, and Jumping.
• Fencing (12 events)
• Flag Football (2 events – male/female) – A non-contact version of American football.
• Football (Soccer) (2 events)
• Golf (2 events) – Includes a new mixed team event.
• Gymnastics (Artistic, Rhythmic, Trampoline) – New mixed artistic team event.
• Handball (2 events)
• Hockey (Field Hockey – 2 events)
• Judo (15 events)
• Lacrosse (2 events – sixes format) – Returns as a medal sport.
• Modern Pentathlon (2 events)
• Rowing (including Coastal Rowing) – New mixed beach sprint event.
• Rugby (Sevens – 2 events)
• Sailing (10 events)
• Shooting (various disciplines)
• Skateboarding (Street and Park – 4 events)
• Softball (1 event) – Returns, with a focus on women’s competition.
• Sport Climbing (Boulder, Lead, Speed – 4 events)
• Squash (2 events) – Returns to the Olympic program.
• Surfing (2 events) – Held in Huntington Beach.
• Table Tennis (5 events) – New mixed team event.
• Taekwondo (11 events)
• Tennis (5 events)
• Triathlon (3 events)
• Volleyball (including Beach – 4 events)
• Weightlifting (10 events)
• Wrestling (Freestyle and Greco-Roman – 18 events)

New and Returning Sports Highlights

• Flag Football: Non-contact grid variant; Exciting NFL-style debut.
• Squash: Prompt-paced indoor racket sport.
• Cricket (T20): Global sport with huge audience potential.
• Lacrosse (sixes): Fast-paced format.
• Baseball/Softball: MLB Stars Return / Women’s College World Series.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the date of the 2028 Summer Olympics?

The 2028 Summer Olympics will accept place from July 14 to July 30, 2028.

Where will the 2028 Summer Olympics be held?

The Games will be held in Los Angeles, USA, with some events taking place in Oklahoma City.

How many sports will be included in the 2028 Olympics?

There will be 36 sports featured at the 2028 Summer Olympics.