Data from LA28 Games Plan and official schedule as of March 30, 2026

All Olympic Sports

LA 2028 Sports Program

Experience 36 Olympic sports across iconic Southern California venues. From new debuts to legendary competitions.

43
Total Sports
Olympic disciplines
6
New Sports
Debuts at LA 2028
37
Core Sports
Returning favorites
17
Days
Of competition

New & Returning Sports

Making their Olympic debut or returning to the program at LA 2028

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All Olympic Sports

Established Olympic disciplines competing at LA 2028

Athletics (Track & Field)

Track & Field finals most evenings; marathons start at Venice Beach area.

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Swimming

Swimming events will be held at 2028 Stadium (SoFi) with temporary pool configuration.

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Basketball

Men's and women's basketball tournaments.

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Beach Volleyball

Beach volleyball competition at temporary stadium in Long Beach.

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Surfing

Surfing events at Trestles surf break in San Clemente (subject to conditions).

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Archery

Individual and team archery competitions featuring precision shooting at 70 meters. Athletes compete in ranking rounds followed by head-to-head elimination matches, creating dramatic showdowns between the world's top archers.

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Badminton

Men's and women's singles, doubles, and mixed doubles competitions showcase the world's fastest racquet sport. Matches feature explosive rallies with shuttlecock speeds exceeding 200 mph, testing athletes' reflexes, stamina, and tactical precision.

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Boxing

Olympic boxing features men's and women's weight classes with preliminary bouts building to medal finals. Boxers compete in three-round matches, combining speed, power, and strategy in one of the most storied Olympic sports.

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Canoe/Kayak

Sprint canoe and kayak events feature races from 200m to 1000m in singles, doubles, and fours. Athletes generate explosive power through technical paddling, racing in lanes with photo finishes determining medals in these fast-paced water competitions.

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Cycling

Cycling encompasses four disciplines: road racing with time trials and road races through LA landscapes, track cycling at the velodrome featuring sprints and endurance events, mountain biking with technical off-road courses, and BMX racing and freestyle showcasing aerial tricks. Each discipline tests different skills from pure speed to technical mastery.

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Diving

Individual and synchronized diving from 3-meter springboard and 10-meter platform. Divers perform a series of acrobatic dives with twists, somersaults, and precise entries, judged on execution, difficulty, and artistry in this graceful yet athletic sport.

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Equestrian

Three disciplines showcase horse-and-rider partnerships: dressage tests precision and elegance, show jumping requires clearing obstacles at speed, and eventing combines all three with cross-country riding. Equestrian is unique as one of the few Olympic sports where men and women compete directly against each other.

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Fencing

Individual and team competitions in foil, epee, and sabre for both men and women. Fencers engage in lightning-fast bouts where electronic scoring captures touches in matches that blend centuries-old technique with modern athleticism and split-second tactical decisions.

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Field Hockey

Men's and women's field hockey tournaments feature 12 teams competing in pool play followed by knockout rounds. Fast-paced matches on artificial turf showcase exceptional stick skills, team tactics, and athletic endurance over four 15-minute quarters.

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Golf

Men's and women's individual stroke play competitions over 72 holes. The world's top golfers compete at historic Riviera Country Club, testing their skill on one of professional golf's most prestigious courses in a quest for Olympic gold.

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Gymnastics

Gymnastics includes artistic (vault, bars, beam, floor exercise), rhythmic (choreographed routines with apparatus like ribbon and hoop), and trampoline events. Athletes combine strength, flexibility, and artistry in spectacular performances that are among the Olympics' most popular events.

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Handball

Fast-paced indoor team handball tournaments for men and women feature 12 teams. Players combine basketball-style movement with soccer-like goals, throwing the ball at speeds over 70 mph while executing aerial shots and coordinated team attacks in this high-scoring European favorite.

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Judo

Judo competition features seven weight classes each for men and women, plus a mixed team event. Judoka aim for ippon (full point) through throws, pins, or submissions in matches that reward technical excellence, explosive power, and tactical mastery of this Japanese martial art.

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Modern Pentathlon

Athletes compete in five disciplines in one day: fencing, swimming, equestrian show jumping, and a combined laser pistol shooting and running event. Designed to test the skills of a 19th-century cavalry soldier, modern pentathlon rewards versatile athletes who excel across diverse challenges.

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Rowing

Rowing events on a 2000-meter course include sculls and sweep boats in singles through eights, for both men and women. Crews synchronize power and technique in races that demand extraordinary cardiovascular endurance, teamwork, and tactical racing in one of the Olympics' most grueling sports.

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Rugby Sevens

Men's and women's rugby sevens tournaments feature 12 teams playing seven-minute halves with seven players per side. The condensed format creates end-to-end action with speed, skill, and spectacular tries as teams advance through pool play to medal matches over multiple days.

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Sailing

Olympic sailing features multiple boat classes including dinghies, keelboats, and windsurfers competing in fleet races off the Long Beach coast. Sailors navigate wind shifts, currents, and tactical positioning across multiple races, with consistent performance determining medal winners in this strategic and athletic sport.

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Shooting

Shooting encompasses rifle, pistol, and shotgun events at various distances with men's, women's, and mixed competitions. Athletes demonstrate extraordinary focus and steadiness, hitting targets with millimeter precision while managing heart rate and breathing in one of the Olympics' most demanding mental sports.

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Skateboarding

Street and park skateboarding events for men and women showcase technical tricks and aerial maneuvers. Street features rails, stairs, and ledges while park uses bowl-style courses, with athletes judged on difficulty, execution, and style in this youth-oriented Olympic addition.

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Soccer

Men's (U-23 with overage players) and women's Olympic soccer tournaments span multiple venues across Southern California. Teams compete through group stages and knockout rounds, with matches held at iconic stadiums including the Rose Bowl, delivering world-class football action to passionate LA crowds.

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Table Tennis

Men's and women's singles and team table tennis competitions showcase incredible reflexes, spin control, and tactical play. Athletes rally at lightning speeds with powerful topspins and deceptive serves in matches that can shift momentum in seconds, making table tennis one of the most exciting indoor sports.

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Taekwondo

Olympic taekwondo features four weight classes each for men and women, with athletes scoring points through kicks and punches in three-round matches. Electronic scoring captures the speed and power of head kicks and spinning techniques in this dynamic Korean martial art that emphasizes spectacular kicking techniques.

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Tennis

Olympic tennis on hard courts includes men's and women's singles and doubles, plus mixed doubles. The world's top players compete for gold in a single-elimination format, creating high-stakes matches with national pride on the line in one of the most prestigious events on the tennis calendar.

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Triathlon

Individual and relay triathlon events combine 1.5km swimming, 40km cycling, and 10km running in continuous succession. Athletes transition between disciplines while racing against the clock and competitors along the scenic Southern California coast, testing versatility and endurance in one of the Olympics' ultimate athletic challenges.

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Volleyball

Indoor volleyball tournaments feature 12 teams each for men and women competing through pool play and elimination rounds. Teams execute powerful spikes, acrobatic digs, and tactical serves in best-of-five set matches that showcase athleticism, teamwork, and strategic play at the net.

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Water Polo

Men's and women's water polo tournaments feature 12 teams playing four eight-minute quarters of intense aquatic action. Athletes tread water while executing precise passing, powerful shots, and physical defense in a demanding sport that combines swimming endurance with basketball-like strategy and handball-style shooting.

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Weightlifting

Olympic weightlifting features multiple weight classes for men and women, with athletes performing the snatch and clean & jerk. Lifters get three attempts at each lift, combining explosive power, technical precision, and mental focus to lift incredible weights overhead in displays of pure human strength.

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Wrestling

Olympic wrestling includes freestyle and Greco-Roman styles across multiple weight classes. Wrestlers compete in two three-minute periods, scoring points through takedowns, throws, and pins in one of humanity's oldest sports that demands strength, agility, and tactical mastery on the mat.

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Artistic Swimming

Formerly known as synchronized swimming, artistic swimming combines swimming, dance, and gymnastics in technical and free routines. Teams perform choreographed movements with music, demonstrating flexibility, strength, and breath control in duets and team events judged on technical merit and artistic impression.

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Marathon Swimming

Men's and women's 10-kilometer open water marathon swimming takes place in Long Beach Harbor. Athletes navigate currents, water temperature, and strategic positioning while maintaining pace over the grueling distance in one of the most demanding endurance events at the Olympics.

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Canoe Slalom

Canoe slalom athletes navigate a whitewater course through hanging gates, combining speed with precision. Competitors in kayak and canoe classes must pass through gates in the correct direction while battling upstream gates and turbulent water in timed runs that test technical skill and explosive power.

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Sport Climbing

Sport climbing features speed climbing and combined bouldering/lead disciplines. Speed climbers race up a standardized 15-meter wall in seconds, while bouldering and lead events test problem-solving and endurance on increasingly difficult routes. Athletes demonstrate strength, flexibility, and mental acuity on vertical walls.

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