2028 Summer Olympics (Games of the XXXIV Olympiad)

Selection and bidding history

The IOC altered its usual awarding timeline after a period of reduced interest from candidate cities. In July 2017 it negotiated an arrangement to name hosts for both the 2024 and 2028 Olympiads. Under that arrangement, an agreement was reached whereby Paris, France, would host the 2024 Summer Olympics (Paris 2024) and Los Angeles would host in 2028. The dual allocation was formally confirmed at the 131st IOC Session in Lima, Peru, on September 13, 2017.

Characteristics and planning approach

Los Angeles 2028 is being developed with an emphasis on using existing sports facilities and temporary venues where possible to limit construction and reduce long-term cost and environmental impact. The organising body has signalled a focus on operational efficiency, public engagement, and accessibility for athletes and spectators. The Games are expected to follow IOC guidelines on sport programmes, athlete quotas and broadcasting rights, while allowing the local organising committee to engineer site plans that leverage metropolitan infrastructure.

Venue clusters and operations

Organisers typically arrange competitions in geographic clusters to reduce travel times and concentrate transportation resources. For a large metropolitan host like Los Angeles this means events are likely to be distributed across several established arenas, stadiums and sports complexes, connected by regional transport links. Temporary venues and adapted municipal sites are commonly used for sports that require specialized or ephemeral layouts.

Significance and legacy

Hosting the Summer Olympics is framed as an opportunity for urban investment, tourism growth and expanded grassroots sport participation. Legacy plans often include improvements to public transit, community sport facilities and programs intended to increase physical activity and volunteer experience. At the same time, large events prompt public debate about costs, planning priorities and the social impact on host communities; legacy outcomes depend on how investments are managed and integrated into long-term local needs.

Context and expectations

• Dates: July 21–August 6, 2028 — a summer schedule aligning with traditional Olympic timing.
• Programme: based on the IOC-approved summer sports programme, with possible local proposals for additional events subject to IOC approval.
• Organisation: coordinated by a local organising committee working with national Olympic authorities, the IOC and international federations.

The 2028 Games will be part of a continuing evolution in how the Olympic Movement stages large multi-sport events: there is increased emphasis on sustainability, cost control and legacy. Observers and residents alike will watch how Los Angeles balances the logistical complexity of a sprawling metropolitan Games with the desired long-term benefits for the region.