2028 Los Angeles Olympics Schedule Released; Cricket Returns After Over a Century

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2028 Los Angeles Olympics Schedule Released; Cricket Returns After Over a Century

The Organising Committee of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics (LA28) has officially released the complete competition schedule, outlining the dates, venues, and medal events across the Los Angeles region.
The LA28 Games are set to be the largest Olympic Games ever, featuring:
- 36 sports
- 51 disciplines
- 49 venues spread across 18 zones in Los Angeles and Oklahoma City.
The Opening Ceremony will take place on 14 July 2028, while the Closing Ceremony is scheduled for 30 July 2028.
A major highlight is the return of cricket to the Olympics after more than 100 years.
- The women’s cricket final will be held on 20 July, and the men’s final on 29 July 2028.
This inclusion marks a significant moment for the sport’s global expansion, especially in countries where cricket enjoys mass popularity, including India.
Ticket registration for the LA28 Games will begin in January 2026, enabling fans to plan attendance well in advance.

The Olympic Games are governed by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), founded in 1894 by Pierre de Coubertin.
The last time cricket featured in the Olympics was during the 1900 Paris Games, where Great Britain defeated France in the only cricket match ever played at the Olympics.
The LA28 Olympics will be the third time Los Angeles hosts the Games, following 1932 and 1984 editions.
The inclusion of new sports aligns with the Olympic Agenda 2020+5, which allows host cities to propose sports that reflect local and global interests.

Updated – 13 Nov 2025 ; 08:26 AM | NewsOnAir