2028 Summer Olympics
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 Los Angeles Organizing Committee for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games · Public domain · source | |
| Name | 2028 Summer Olympics |
| Host | Los Angeles |
| Nations | TBD |
| Athletes | TBD |
| Opening | July–August 2028 |
| Closing | TBD |
| Stadium | Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum |
2028 Summer Olympics are an international multi-sport event scheduled for July–August 2028 in Los Angeles, California, United States. The Games will use historic landmarks such as the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and modern facilities across Los Angeles County, linking legacy sites like University of Southern California campuses with venues in Inglewood and Anaheim. The candidature revived themes from previous hosts such as Los Angeles' 1984 Summer Olympics and drew comparisons to bids involving Paris Olympic Committee, Tokyo Organising Committee, and Barcelona'92 models.
Bidding and Host Selection
The selection process involved the International Olympic Committee and followed reforms initiated by the Olympic Agenda 2020 and the IOC Session. Los Angeles entered negotiations with the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee and municipal authorities including Los Angeles City Council, Mayor of Los Angeles, and regional bodies like the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Competing plans referenced precedents such as Paris 2024 and proposals from cities including Budapest, Rome, and Istanbul. The agreement struck echoes of legacy arrangements from Salt Lake City 2002 and governance frameworks exemplified by the Olympic Movement and International Paralympic Committee.
Preparation and Infrastructure
Preparations have coordinated public agencies including the California State Legislature, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, and the California High-Speed Rail Authority alongside private developers such as AECOM, AECOM Hunt, and major firms linked to projects like SoFi Stadium. Transportation upgrades referenced earlier projects like Metro Rail (Los Angeles County) expansions, LAX Modernization Program, and I-405 improvement plans. Accommodation strategies drew on portfolios from companies including Marriott International, Hilton Worldwide, and short-term platforms like Airbnb. Planning documents cited sustainability frameworks similar to those used by COP26 and infrastructure standards from FIFA World Cup hosts.
Sports Program and Events
The sports program blends core disciplines governed by federations such as the World Athletics, FINA, FIBA, and the International Tennis Federation. New or returning events referenced the programming choices of Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024, involving federations like the International Cycling Union, International Gymnastics Federation, and World Rowing. Paralympic coordination engaged the International Paralympic Committee and adaptive sport bodies. Event scheduling considered calendar conflicts with competitions like the FIFA World Cup, World Athletics Championships, and regional games such as the Pan American Games.
Venues
Venues span historic and contemporary facilities including the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Crypto.com Arena region venues, BMO Stadium, SoFi Stadium, and campus sites at the University of Southern California and University of California, Los Angeles. Additional sites in adjacent municipalities referenced arenas like Honda Center in Anaheim and complex venues in Inglewood and Pasadena. Legacy renovation projects paralleled past upgrades seen in Wembley Stadium and Estádio do Maracanã restorations, while temporary arenas mirrored solutions deployed at Athens 2004 and Rio 2016.
Marketing, Sponsorship, and Broadcasting
Marketing campaigns coordinated with global rights-holders such as the International Olympic Committee Television Commission and media partners including NBCUniversal, BBC Sport, Eurosport, and regional broadcasters like TelevisaUnivision. Sponsorship portfolios were negotiated with corporations such as Coca-Cola, Toyota, Visa, Samsung, Procter & Gamble, and technology partners akin to Intel and Microsoft. Branding strategies referenced trademarks from Olympic Games symbols and previous image campaigns including London 2012 and Beijing 2008 initiatives. Ticketing policy integrated platforms similar to Ticketmaster and fan engagement drew on social partners including Twitter and Instagram.
Security, Health, and Sustainability
Security planning involved coordination among agencies like the Department of Homeland Security, Los Angeles Police Department, California National Guard, and federal partners modeled after protocols used for Super Bowl and G20 Summit operations. Public health contingencies referenced lessons from COVID-19 pandemic responses and cooperations with bodies such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and World Health Organization. Environmental commitments aligned with standards from United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change initiatives and sustainability goals similar to Green Olympics frameworks, involving partners in renewable energy and waste management akin to CalRecycle and corporate sustainability programs.
Legacy and Impact
Anticipated legacy outcomes include urban regeneration projects comparable to Barcelona 1992 transformation and transport legacies like London 2012's East London regeneration. Economic impact assessments cited models from Atlanta 1996 and Sydney 2000 while cultural programming referenced collaborations with institutions such as the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Getty Center, and performing arts entities like the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Long-term sports development strategies involved the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee and local federations including USA Track & Field, USA Swimming, and USA Basketball. Community initiatives planned with nonprofits like LA84 Foundation and educational partnerships with the University of Southern California aim to foster youth engagement and facility legacy stewardship.