LOS ANGELES (KABC) — More venues have been announced for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, but most of them aren’t even in California.
Six venues are being added to the mix for the men and women football (soccer) tournament. This includes four out-of-state fields in New York City , Columbus, Ohio, Nashville, Tennessee and St. Louis, Missouri.
There will also be matches in two other California cities: San Jose and San Diego. That’s where group stage and knockout matches will take place.
The final stage matches, as well as the matches for men’s and women’s Olympic gold, will be played at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. Those are set for July 28 and July 29, 2028.
Organizers for LA28 say the goal is to expand its footprint to different regions of the U.S. and give more fans an opportunity to experience an Olympic event.
L.A. Mayor Karen Bass believes the Olympic Games will highlight the city’s people and culture.
“When the world looks at L.A., they won’t just see venues, they will see our values. The diversity of our people and all that our neighborhoods offer, including our restaurants and food trucks. Our stores and our cultural richness,” Bass said. “L.A., I know we will be ready to welcome the world for global sporting events, historic celebrations and defining moments that will unfold on our streets, in our neighborhoods and across the city.”
And fun fact: For the first time in Olympic history, more women’s soccer teams will be competing than men’s.
“LA28 will become the first Olympic Games where all team sports feature at least as many women’s teams as men’s, establishing a new benchmark for elevating women’s sports and advancing gender parity in the Games while laying the groundwork for a lasting impact on global sport,” organizers said in a press release.
Last month, registration for the ticket draw for the L.A. Games opened. Fans around the world can register for the ticket draw through March 18.
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