US EditionL.A. Memorial Coliseum and SoFi Stadium confirmed as Olympics ceremony venues
- On May 8, 2025, city officials announced that the 2028 Olympic opening and closing ceremonies in Los Angeles will be jointly held at the historic Memorial Coliseum and the modern SoFi Stadium.
- This dual-venue approach was part of Los Angeles' successful 2017 bid, reflecting a blend of historic and modern Olympic traditions planned for the Games.
- The Coliseum, opening in 1923, will host its third Olympic ceremony—the most ever—while SoFi Stadium, a state-of-the-art venue in Inglewood, will also host swimming events.
- Casey Wasserman, chair of LA28, stated that the locations chosen for the opening and closing events in 2028 will celebrate Los Angeles' distinguished athletic legacy while also showcasing its innovative vision for the future.
- The 2028 Games, running July 14-30 with Paralympics August 15-27, will mark a historic dual-location ceremony showcasing Los Angeles’ legacy and innovation on the world stage.
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Olympics: LA28 reveals venues for Olympic opening and closing ceremonies
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and SoFi Stadium in Inglewood will serve as the venues for the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, LA28 announced on Thursday. The July 14 2028 opening ceremony will be shared between the historic Coliseum, which will become the first venue to host events for […] The post Olympics: LA28 reveals venues for Olympic opening and closing ceremonies appeared first on Inte…
Why it's going to take two stadiums to hold LA's Olympic ceremonies
Organizers announced both the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and SoFi Stadium in Inglewood will host the events that begin and end the California city's third Olympics. The 2028 Summer Games will be the first to use two venues for the opening and closing ceremonies.
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Los Angeles Coliseum, SoFi Stadium to share 2028 Olympics opening and closing ceremonies
LOS ANGELES (AP) — It’ll be a mix of old and new for the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and Paralympic Games.The historic Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and state-of-the-art SoFi Stadium in nearby Inglewood will share the ceremonies, city officials announced Thursday, May 8, confirming what was part of the city’s bid in 2017.It will be the Coliseum’s third time hosting the ceremony — the most in Olympic history — …
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