The 2028 Olympics promise to bring football to some of the most iconic stadiums across the United States. As Los Angeles prepares to host the games, excitement is building around the venues that will showcase the world's most popular sport to millions of fans both in person and around the globe.
From historic grounds like the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, which hosted the 1994 World Cup Final, to potential venues in major cities such as Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Atlanta, each stadium is expected to offer world-class facilities and unforgettable matchday experiences.
As preparations continue for the 2028 Olympics, football will remain one of the most anticipated events, bringing together elite athletes and passionate supporters in spectacular arenas. Read on to find out which LA venues will host football matches.
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When are the 2028 Olympic Games?
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The 2028 Summer Olympics will take place from 14 July to 30 July. The Paralympic Games will follow a month later, from 14 August to 27 August. These dates have been confirmed by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the Los Angeles 2028 Organising Committee. The dates for the 2028 event were announced in July 2022.
What are the 2028 Olympics football venues?
According to the Los Angeles Times and other news sources in the USA, Rose Bowl Stadium will host men's and women's football semi-finals and finals in the 2028 Olympics. It will be the third time that the iconic LA venue is used to hold the Olympics.
In the 1984 Olympics, Rose Bowl Stadium hosted football matches. If confirmed by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the venue will make history as the second in Los Angeles to have been used three consecutive times that the city has hosted the Olympic Games. In the 1932 Olympics, Rose Bowl Stadium hosted track cycling.
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However, it is believed that the Rose Bowl will only host the semi-finals and final matches, with the ground's General Manager, Jens Weiden, stating: “It’s been out there for a while in the inner circle of our venues we’re going to be the host for the semifinals for both men’s and women’s soccer, which is great for us.”
Although the Rose Bowl was not chosen as a hosting venue for the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, this may raise concerns among some supporters about its suitability. However, it is important to emphasise that the Rose Bowl is an excellent facility.
It has been used as a host for football matches on multiple occasions throughout its history, and on 4 July 2023, successfully accommodated a crowd of over 80,000 fans for a clash between LA Galaxy and Los Angeles FC.
Other venues
While the 2028 Olympics football venues are yet to be fully confirmed, preliminary matches are expected to be staged across various locations in California as well as other cities in the USA.
Notable potential venues for football matches include:
- PayPal Park (San Jose)
- Snapdragon Stadium (San Diego)
- California Memorial Stadium (Berkeley)
- Stanford Stadium (Stanford)
- Levi's Stadium (Santa Clara)
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