Among several innovations, LA28 will reverse the traditional order of swimming and athletics, with athletics taking place in the first week and swimming concluding the programme in the second week. This is to allow time for the 2028 Stadium to be converted into the largest swimming venue in Olympic history, with a planned capacity of 38,000 seats.
The first Olympic medals of the Games will be awarded in triathlon, set against the backdrop of Venice Beach. Day 15 will deliver the single most action-packed day of the Games, including 16 team sport medal matches and 19 individual sport finals. More details on the competition schedule are available here. A more detailed schedule with medal events and gender order will be released later this year.
In addition to being the third time Los Angeles hosts the Olympic Games, 2028 will be the city’s first time hosting the Paralympic Games.