2028 Olympic schedule announced; Long Beach to host 161 events across 11 sports

An aerial view of the Shoreline Gateway building that overlooks all of Downtown Long Beach with views of the marina and the Queen Mary on March 31, 2022. (Richard H. Grant | Signal Tribune)

Earlier this month, the Los Angeles Organizing Committee for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games (LA28) released the competition schedule for every Olympic event being staged in 2028. 

In total, Long Beach will host 11 sporting events, with 161 ticketed events — including 35 final matches — taking place across 17 days of the 19-day Olympic schedule. 

“This is an exciting moment for our community,” said Mayor Rex Richardson in a public statement. “Long Beach residents will see our city come alive with energy and opportunity as we welcome visitors from around the globe. Together, we’ll deliver an unforgettable Olympic experience that showcases our iconic shoreline, our hospitality and the spirit of Long Beach to the world.”

A family piles into a kayak heading into Alamitos Bay from Marine Stadium on Jan. 3, 2024. (Richard H. Grant | Signal Tribune)

The schedule for Long Beach’s Olympic event slate is as follows:

  • July 12-23: Water Polo at Long Beach Aquatics Center
  • July 12-28: Handball at Long Beach Arena
  • July 15-22: Rowing at Marine Stadium
  • July 15-25: Target Shooting at Long Beach Target Shooting Hall
  • July 15-29: Beach Volleyball at Alamitos Beach Stadium
  • July 16-20: Sailing (Windsurfing & Kite) in the waters along Belmont Shore
  • July 17-18: Open Water Swimming along Belmont Shore
  • July 24-25: Rowing Coastal Beach Sprints along Belmont Shore
  • July 24-29: Sport Climbing at Long Beach Climbing Theater
  • July 25-29: Artistic Swimming at Long Beach Aquatics Center
  • July 25-29: Canoe Sprint at Marine Stadium

Registration for LA28 Olympic Games tickets via LA28.org will open to the public in January 2026. 

The 2028 Olympics Games will be held from July 14 through July 30, 2028, and the 2028 Paralympic Games will take place Aug. 15 through Aug. 27, 2028. During the Paralympic Games, Long Beach will host seven sporting events.

To learn more about the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games and the full competition schedule visit LA28.org. Additional information about Long Beach’s role in the 2028 Games can be found at longbeach.gov/2028games.

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