Where are the 2028 Olympics being held? What we know about next summer games
Samantha NeelyThe 2024 Summer Olympics are only just heating up, with Simone Biles becoming the most decorated U.S. gymnast in history, boxer Jahmal Harvey advancing after an ugly fight and appearances by Snoop Dogg.
With all the excitement and pride surrounding the games, many don't want to reach the Closing Ceremony on Aug. 11 and are already asking — "Where is the next one going to be held?"
While winter sports fans will see their favorites compete much sooner in Italy in 2026, we have four more years until the next Summer Olympic Games. Here's what country will be hosting them and what we know so far.
Who is hosting the 2028 Summer Olympics?
The 2028 Summer Games will be held in Los Angeles, with its website adding the California city will host 50-plus Olympic and Paralympic sports and more than 800 events in 80 existing venues.
"LA28 will mark the first time in Games history that no new permanent venues will be built to host the Games, utilizing existing world-class stadiums and venues across the Los Angeles region," the LA28 website states.
This will be the city's third time hosting the modern Olympics Games, hosting in 1932 and 1984.
When will the 2028 Summer Olympics be held?
The Los Angeles 2028 Summer Olympics will run from Friday, July 14, 2028 through Sunday, July 30, 2028.
LA 28 proposed five additional games. Here's what they are
Back in October, six sports were proposed by the LA28 Organizing Committee to add to the next games — baseball, softball, cricket, flag football (a limited-contact version of American football), lacrosse and squash.
“LA28’s proposed sports ignite the imagination on the field of play and drive culture off it. They’re relevant, innovative and community-based, played in backyards, schoolyards, community centers, stadiums and parks across the U.S. and the globe,” LA28 Chairperson Casey Wasserman said in a press release. “They will bring new athletes to the Games, engage diverse fanbases and expand the Games’ presence in digital spaces, further amplifying LA28’s mission to deliver an unparalleled experience.”
LA 2028 to work toward hosting the first 'Energy Positive Games.' What does that mean?
In addition to using existing venues, Olympic officials for the 2028 games shared they aim to generate more energy through renewable sources and energy efficiency efforts than the energy needed to power the games.
"The candidature has already commenced discussions with LA’s venue operators, regional utility partners, tech innovators and the region’s 18 million residents to meet this goal," their website says.
Officials added they have plans to accelerate the city’s goal of achieving zero waste through its venue operations and overlay reuse strategy. This will be accomplished by partnering with venues to develop robust recycling programs that apply best practices from LA’s existing stadiums.
How far is it from Florida to Los Angeles?
Want to plan four years ahead and see what flights look like from the Sunshine State to the upcoming site of the Olympics?
According to Travel Math, the total flight duration from most places in Florida to Los Angeles is roughly 5 hours. As for prices, prices can range from $99 to $350 depending on the airline, date and which airport you're flying out of. Be aware that prices will go up the closer we get to the 2028 games and flights start opening up.
As for those looking to take a road trip to the games, it is around 37 hour to get from Florida to the southern California city without stopping.
Which country is the host for the Summer Olympic Games after Los Angeles?
After Los Angeles's third time hosting, the games will go "down under" in Australia. In 2032, Brisbane will be the site for the Summer Olympics.
Has Florida ever been the site of the Olympics Games?
While the United States has hosted the modern Olympic Games more than any other nation with eight times, Florida has never hosted the games.
California alone has hosted the games three times. Here's all the times the country has hosted:
- 1904 Summer Olympics: St. Louis, Missouri
- 1932 Winter Olympics: Lake Placid, New York
- 1932 Summer Olympics: Los Angeles, California
- 1960 Winter Olympics: Squaw Valley, California
- 1980 Winter Olympics: Lake Placid, New York
- 1984 Summer Olympics: Los Angeles, California
- 1996 Summer Olympics: Atlanta, Georgia
- 2002 Winter Olympics: Salt Lake City, Utah
Where are the 2026 Winter Olympics going to be held?
Ciao! Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo in Italy will host the 2026 Winter Olympics.