City of Long Beach to Host 11 Olympic Events in 2028

Long Beach, CA – In a major development for the 2028 Olympic Games, the City of Long Beach has been officially confirmed to host 11 sporting events, more than double the number originally proposed during LA’s initial bid. The announcement was made today following the International Olympic Committee Executive Board’s approval of the updated LA28 Olympic Venue Plan on April 9, 2025.

Originally slated for just five events, Long Beach’s role in the Olympics has significantly expanded, raising both excitement and serious questions about the city’s preparedness. The added events include Beach Volleyball, Coastal Rowing, Sport Climbing, and Target Shooting—joining the previously confirmed lineup of Sailing, Water Polo, Artistic Swimming, Marathon Swimming, Canoe-Sprint, Rowing, and Handball.

“Long Beach is now confirmed to serve as a premier waterfront venue for the 2028 Games,” said Mayor Rex Richardson. “We are thrilled and honored to welcome the world to our coastline. This presents a generational economic opportunity for our city.”

Highlights of the updated plan include:

• Beach Volleyball at Alamitos Beach
• Coastal Rowing making its Olympic debut along the Long Beach waterfront
• Sport Climbing and Target Shooting in the Long Beach Convention Center lot, with temporary venues offering striking ocean views

In total, the events will be spread across six locations in the city. While the expanded role promises increased international visibility and economic benefits, it also brings substantial logistical and infrastructural challenges.

Long Beach has already launched a Strategic Roadmap and a dedicated LA28 webpage to guide preparations, but with just over three years to go before the opening ceremonies on July 14, 2028, questions remain: Can Long Beach deliver on this promise? Is the city truly ready to take on the increased scope of Olympic hosting duties?

While the economic and cultural potential is enormous, success will depend on timely infrastructure upgrades, effective crowd management strategies, and coordination with LA28 to ensure everything is ready by 2028. As the spotlight turns to Long Beach, the world will be watching—not just the games, but how the city rises to this historic occasion.

More details about Long Beach’s Olympic plans are available at longbeach.gov/2028Games, and overall updates on LA28 can be found at LA28.org.