The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics will feature a record-breaking program of 36 sports, including five brand-new additions approved by the IOC: Cricket (T20), Flag Football, Lacrosse (Sixes), Squash, and Baseball/Softball. These games will run from July 14 to July 30, 2028, across Southern California and Oklahoma City, marking the first time Flag Football and Squash have ever appeared in the Olympic Games.
What is in the Core 2028 Summer Olympics Sports & Events List?
The core program for the 2028 Summer Olympics includes 31 mandatory sports (28 longstanding + skateboarding, sport climbing, and surfing promoted from optional status). The focus emphasizes gender parity, sustainability, and fan appeal. LA28 has added more mixed-gender events (e.g., new mixed relays in athletics, archery compound bow, coastal rowing beach sprint) and exciting formats like lacrosse sixes and cricket T20.
This guide lists all confirmed sports, key disciplines, approximate medal event counts (based on IOC/LA28 approvals as of 2025-2026), and notes on highlights/new additions. Exact event breakdowns and quotas finalize closer to the Games.
All 36 2028 Olympic Sports List Events
- Aquatics (Artistic Swimming, Diving, Marathon Swimming, Swimming, Water Polo) – ~55 events; swimming adds 50m distances in back/breast/butterfly for both genders.
- Archery (6 events) – New mixed compound bow team.
- Athletics (48 events) – New 4×100 mixed relay; marathon starts at Venice Beach Boardwalk.
- Badminton (5 events)
- Baseball (1 event) – Return after 2020; played at Dodger Stadium.
- Basketball (including 3×3) – Expanded 3×3 teams.
- Canoe (Slalom & Sprint, including Coastal Rowing Beach Sprint) – New mixed double sculls beach sprint.
- Cricket (1 event – T20 format) – Debut; high global appeal, likely India/Pakistan rivalry.
- Cycling (Road, Track, BMX Freestyle, BMX Racing, Mountain Bike) – ~22 events.
- Equestrian (Dressage, Eventing, Jumping) – Mixed gender.
- Fencing (12 events)
- Flag Football (2 events – men/women) – Non-contact gridiron variant; NFL-style excitement debut.
- Football (Soccer) (2 events)
- Golf (2 events) – New mixed team event.
- Gymnastics (Artistic, Rhythmic, Trampoline) – New mixed team in artistic.
- Handball (2 events)
- Hockey (Field Hockey – 2 events)
- Judo (15 events)
- Lacrosse (2 events – sixes format) – Return as medal sport; fast-paced, North American strength.
- Modern Pentathlon (2 events)
- Rowing (including Coastal Rowing) – New mixed beach sprint.
- Rugby (Sevens – 2 events)
- Sailing (10 events)
- Shooting (multiple disciplines)
- Skateboarding (Street & Park – 4 events)
- Softball (1 event) – Return; women’s focus.
- Sport Climbing (Boulder, Lead, Speed – 4 events)
- Squash (2 events) – Debut; high-speed racket sport.
- Surfing (2 events) – At Huntington Beach.
- Table Tennis (5 events) – New mixed team.
- Taekwondo (11 events)
- Tennis (5 events)
- Triathlon (3 events)
- Volleyball (including Beach – 4 events)
- Weightlifting (10 events)
- Wrestling (Freestyle & Greco-Roman – 18 events)
New & Returning Sports Highlights for the Summer Olympics
- Flag Football: Non-tackle American football variant; appeals to NFL fans.
- Squash: Fast-paced indoor racket sport; strong in Asia/Middle East.
- Cricket (T20): Global powerhouse sport; massive viewership potential.
- Lacrosse (Sixes): Shortened, high-scoring format; USA/Canada favorites.
- Baseball/Softball: MLB/Women’s College World Series stars return.
Printable 2026 Summer Olympics Sports & Events List
- Download 2028 Summer Olympics Sports & Events Checklist PDF – Free Printable Template
This simple PDF includes:- Bullet list of all 36 sports with disciplines and notes.
- Columns for medal events, favorites, or personal watch list.
- Quick highlights on new/additions.
- Space for tallying medals or notes during the Games.
Perfect for planning watch parties, pools, or tracking progress! - You can also download the event list in image format below.
[FREE DOWNLOAD] 2028 LA Olympics Sports & Events Guide (PDF)
Stay ahead of the Games. Our high-resolution 1-page printable guide features every confirmed sport, the new 2028 additions, and the primary venues for each event.
Related Olympics Links
- 2028 Summer Olympics Full Schedule Overview (preliminary calendar coming soon)
- Olympics Hub: Schedules, Printables, Brackets & Guides
- LA28 Official Site – Sports Program
If you are into the weight lifting events and looking to calculate the 1RM for the athletes (or yourself), we have a 1RM calculator up here for you to use.
The LA28 program is locked in and promises the most diverse, athlete-focused Games yet—get ready for a West Coast spectacle! Bookmark for updates as quotas and details finalize.
2026 Olympic Sports FAQ
What are the new sports for the 2028 Olympics? The five new sports for LA28 are Cricket, Flag Football, Lacrosse, Squash, and Baseball/Softball.
Is Breakdancing (Breaking) in the 2028 Olympics? No. While it appeared in Paris 2024, Breaking was not selected as an optional sport for the 2028 Los Angeles program.
Where will Cricket be played in 2028? While the primary hub is Los Angeles, organizers are scouting high-capacity venues across the U.S. that can accommodate the specific pitch requirements for T20 Cricket.
Will NFL players play Flag Football in the Olympics? The NFL has expressed strong support for the inclusion of Flag Football, and many star players have publicly stated their interest in representing Team USA in 2028.
