LA Olympics 2028 full schedule is out, will start from July 14 with a grand Opening Ceremony
Exactly three years from now, LA Olympics 2028 will begin where top athletes from around the world will compete in 351 medal events. The first version of the Olympic Games LA28 competition calendar is now officially announced. It includes event dates, medal finals, Opening and Closing Ceremony details and more. As per LA28 Dates, the first medal event will happen on July 15 with a Triathlon at Venice Beach. The 2028 Olympics start dates are confirmed and the complete LA28 competition calendar is now available for fans. The LA28 Opening Ceremony will be held at two iconic venues in Los Angeles which are LA Memorial Coliseum and 2028 Stadium in Inglewood.
LA Olympics 2028 to begin from July 14 as calendar goes official
Only three years are left for the start of LA Olympics 2028 and its full competition calendar is now released. A total of 351 medal events will take place and the event will be a big celebration for all sports fans.
According to the confirmed LA28 Dates, the Games will begin on July 14, 2028 with a grand LA28 Opening Ceremony. This ceremony will be held across two main venues in Los Angeles, LA Memorial Coliseum and 2028 Stadium in Inglewood.
LA28 Opening Ceremony to happen at both venues together
The first day of Olympic Games LA28, Friday July 14, will be a very special moment. The ceremony will begin at 5 PM local time (GMT -7). The time is chosen to match with the sunset so that all visuals and performances look even more beautiful.
The Opening Ceremony will happen at two different places, one at the historic LA Memorial Coliseum and the other at the modern 2028 Stadium in Inglewood.
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First medal event confirmed, Venice Beach will host the first medal race
As per the detailed LA28 competition calendar, Olympic events will start on Wednesday, July 12 with preliminary rounds in seven different sports.
Then on Saturday, July 15, the first medal event of LA Olympics 2028 will be held when top athletes compete in the Triathlon at Venice Beach. This will be the first gold medal of the Games.
Big change in LA28 schedule as swimming and athletics dates are swapped
This time, Olympic Games LA28 will have a different order of events. The schedule is changed as compared to Paris 2024. Track and field finals will happen in the first week while swimming finals will take place in the second week.
Big events like marathons will still be held near the closing days as they always were in past Olympics.
Super Saturday on July 29 will bring full day of medal action
For fans who love full action days, July 29 will be the most exciting one. This day is being called ‘Super Saturday’ as there will be 16 team sports medal matches and 19 individual finals.
Fans will have non-stop events and many medal moments to watch throughout the day with cheers and celebrations all around.
LA Olympics 2028 Closing Ceremony date and time are also fixed
After 19 days of Olympic Games LA28, the official ending will take place on Sunday, July 30.
The Closing Ceremony will start at 6 PM local time (GMT -7) at 2028 Stadium in Inglewood where athletes from all over the world will celebrate their journey. It will be an emotional and memorable ending to this big sports event.
LA28 Full Competition Schedule Table in New Format
| Event / Highlights | Date |
|---|---|
| Preliminary Rounds in 7 Sports | July 12, 2028, Wed |
| LA28 Opening Ceremony | July 14, 2028, Fri |
| First Medal Event (Triathlon) | July 15, 2028, Sat |
| Super Saturday with Medal Matches | July 29, 2028, Sat |
| LA28 Closing Ceremony | July 30, 2028, Sun |
Countdown to LA28 begins with competition calendar now out
Now that the complete LA28 competition calendar is released, both fans and athletes are getting more excited.
The 2028 Olympics start dates are now confirmed, the medal events list is final and planning has begun. The Olympic Games LA28 will be a big celebration not just for Los Angeles but for the whole world.
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