Today, LA28 confirmed that the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and the Stadium in Inglewood will serve as the official venues for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Largely consistent with the 2017 bid plan, this announcement follows updates to the Olympic venue plan and precedes updates to the Paralympic venue plan, reflecting a revision to the 2028 Paralympic Closing Ceremony location with all other Ceremonies remaining at their original venue designation.
“The venues selected for the 2028 Opening and Closing Ceremonies will highlight Los Angeles’s rich sporting history and cutting-edge future, showcasing the very best that LA has to offer on the world stage,” said LA28 Chairperson and President Casey Wasserman. “These two extraordinary venues will create an unforgettable experience, welcoming fans from across the globe to an Olympic and Paralympic Games like never before and concluding what will go down as one of the most incredible Games in history.”
“Today’s announcement marks a proud milestone as the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum will become the first venue in history to host three Olympic Games,” said Mayor Karen Bass of Los Angeles. “For over a century, the Coliseum has been a landmark host to some of the most iconic moments in all of sports history. That story continues in 2028 as our City and our region welcomes the world for what will be the greatest Olympic and Paralympic Games.”
“As a proud LA28 Venue City, the City of Inglewood is honored to play such a pivotal role in the 2028 Games,” said Mayor James T. Butts, Jr. of Inglewood. “Our stadium is one of the most impressive in the world and will deliver an incredible experience for thousands of in-person fans, with millions more watching from home, as we come together to celebrate the Opening Ceremonies of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.”
“The University of Southern California is excited to welcome the world to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games,” said Carol L. Folt, President of the University of Southern California. “Our Trojan football stadium is a national landmark featuring the iconic 1932 and 1984 Olympic torch, and in 2028 will once again make history as the first stadium to host events for three Olympic Games. It’s an honor for us to contribute to the Olympic Opening celebration and host both the Olympic and Paralympic Closing Ceremonies in 2028.”
“Sports has the power to inspire and unite people of all backgrounds, generations, and experiences, and the Olympic and Paralympic Games serve as a model for how this unparalleled platform of sport can bridge the world,” said E. Stanley Kroenke, Los Angeles Rams Owner/Chairman. “When we built our stadium, it was with the vision of transforming Los Angeles and bringing the biggest global events in sports and entertainment to our region. We are honored that the world will come together at our venue and celebrate the Opening Ceremonies for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.”
On July 14, 2028, the Olympic Opening Ceremony will be shared between the LA Memorial Coliseum and the Stadium in Inglewood, creating an unprecedented dual-venue celebration that will earn the Coliseum the unique distinction as the first venue in history to host events for three Olympic Games while also marking the Stadium in Inglewood’s Olympic debut. The use of both venues strategically aligns with their respective roles as competition venues for Athletics and Swimming, accommodating the unique scheduling adjustment for the 2028 edition of the Games, with Athletics moved to the first week and Swimming to the second. Both venues will feature artistic elements that will capture the rich culture of Los Angeles, with the specific activities to be identified through the creative development process leading up to the LA28 Games.
The Olympic Closing Ceremony will take place on July 30, 2028, at the LA Memorial Coliseum, an iconic venue that will once again shine as the world’s greatest athletes come together for one final, unforgettable celebration. The Olympic Closing Ceremony will be a powerful tribute to the spirit of the Games, further solidifying the Olympic Movement into the history of Los Angeles forever.
The Paralympic Opening Ceremony will ignite in the Stadium in Inglewood on August 15, 2028. This incredible venue will set the stage to showcase the spectacular scale and magnitude of the limitless possibilities for LA’s first Paralympic Games in one of the most modern and impressive stadiums in the world.
On August 27, 2028, the Paralympic Closing Ceremony will be hosted at one of the most storied Games venues of all time, the LA Memorial Coliseum. This presents an opportunity for the Paralympic Games to write a new chapter in the venue’s history, cementing its place in Los Angeles’ history and creating an impact that will be commemorated for generations to come. The Paralympic Closing Ceremony marks the final moments of the LA28 Games, creating an unforgettable legacy that will forever connect the Olympic and Paralympic Movement to Los Angeles.
Additional information regarding the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Ceremonies will be identified and shared at a later date. All confirmed Olympic sports and venues announced to date are available for reference on www.la28.org. The updated Paralympic venue plan will all be announced at a later date following review and approval by the International Paralympic Committee Governing Board.
