Los Angeles 2028
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| Los Angeles 2028 | |
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| Name | Los Angeles 2028 |
| Host city | Los Angeles |
| Country | United States |
| Edition | Games of the XXXIV Olympiad |
| Dates | July–August 2028 |
| Athletes | ~10,500 |
| Nations | ~206 |
| Venues | Multiple across Southern California |
| Motto | TBD |
Los Angeles 2028 Los Angeles hosted the Games of the XXXIV Olympiad, a multi-sport international event drawing athletes, officials, and spectators to venues across Southern California. The bid, selection, and staging involved negotiations and planning with legacy institutions and private partners to prepare facilities, transport, and ceremonies. The Games intersected with cultural organizations, media rights holders, and urban development projects that aimed to create a lasting urban and sporting legacy.
Background and Bid
The Los Angeles bid emerged from a campaign that engaged stakeholders including the International Olympic Committee, the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee, the Mayor of Los Angeles, the City Council of Los Angeles, and regional partners such as the Los Angeles County administration, the California Governor's Office, and the Greater Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce. Key proponents cited previous hostings like the 1984 Summer Olympics and existing venues like the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and Staples Center as comparative advantages. Prominent figures associated with the bid included executives from AEG, representatives of LA28, delegates from the United States Olympic Committee and influencers from the International Olympic Committee Session. The bid process referenced precedent negotiations with cities such as Paris, Budapest, Rome, and Istanbul that previously contended for Olympiad hosting.
Venue and Infrastructure Preparations
Venue planning concentrated on clusters including the Downtown Los Angeles sports core, the Beverly Hills and Santa Monica coastal sites, the Long Beach aquatic center, and the Inglewood developments adjacent to the Los Angeles International Airport. Legacy venues refurbished included the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, the Banc of California Stadium, and the Rose Bowl Stadium, while new construction incorporated projects by developers tied to Kaiser Permanente partnerships and sports franchises like the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers. International standards were coordinated with federations such as the International Swimming Federation and the International Association of Athletics Federations, and compliance activities involved agencies like the California Environmental Protection Agency and the Federal Aviation Administration. Architectural firms and contractors who had worked on projects related to the Getty Center and Walt Disney Concert Hall contributed to venue design and retrofit planning.
Sports and Event Programme
The programme featured disciplines overseen by federations including the International Olympic Committee, the International Paralympic Committee liaison, the International Basketball Federation, the International Tennis Federation, and the Union Cycliste Internationale. High-profile competitions were sited in arenas familiar to fans of the National Basketball Association and Major League Baseball, while marquee events utilized the Rose Bowl Stadium and the Coliseum. Demonstration and new events followed precedents set by the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Games, with involvement from bodies such as the World Athletics Council and the Fédération Internationale de Natation for scheduling and qualification. Paralympic coordination referenced protocols from the International Paralympic Committee and legacy operations from the 2012 Summer Paralympics.
Transportation and Security Planning
Transportation strategy integrated infrastructure projects tied to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, the Los Angeles International Airport, and the California High-Speed Rail Authority planning corridors, with enhancements near Union Station and expansions of the Metro Rail (Los Angeles County) network. Security planning combined resources from the Los Angeles Police Department, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, the Department of Homeland Security, and federal agencies including the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Transportation Security Administration. Coordination involved interagency exercises with the California National Guard and private security firms contracted through entities with prior work for events like the President's Inauguration and international summits hosted in Los Angeles.
Cultural and Ceremonial Events
Ceremonies and cultural programming engaged institutions like the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the L.A. Opera, the Museum of Contemporary Art, the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, and the Dolby Theatre. Opening and closing ceremonies incorporated performers associated with the Hollywood entertainment industry and production partners with credits on events such as the Academy Awards and major touring productions. Cultural legacy initiatives partnered with community organizations like the LA County Arts Commission, Los Angeles Conservancy, and educational partners including the University of California, Los Angeles and the University of Southern California.
Economic Impact and Legacy Projects
Economic planning referenced projections involving the California Employment Development Department and studies akin to analyses by the Brookings Institution and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. Legacy infrastructure investments connected to redevelopment initiatives in Exposition Park, the Harbor Gateway, and Inglewood sought to benefit long-term tenants including institutions such as the California Science Center, the Natural History Museum, and local small business coalitions like the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce. Financing structures combined municipal bonds under oversight of the California State Treasurer and private capital from investors with prior portfolios tied to LA Live and entertainment district developments.
Organizing Committees and Governance
The organizing apparatus included LA28 organizing committee leadership alongside governance oversight by the International Olympic Committee, coordination with the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee, legal counsel drawing on precedents from the Court of Arbitration for Sport, and stakeholder engagement with regional authorities such as the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. Corporate partnerships involved sponsors historically active with the Olympics, including multinational brands and media rights holders like broadcasters formerly associated with the NBCUniversal group. Oversight mechanisms referenced compliance frameworks similar to those used in previous Games, with audits and reporting aligned to standards observed by the International Olympic Committee and national audit bodies.