New Sports for the 2028 Summer Olympics

Los Angeles 2028 Summer Olympic Games: July 14 - 30

Originating in England, cricket has become one of the most popular sports worldwide and will return to the 2028 Summer Olympics Los Angeles after a hiatus of 128 years

Popular worldwide, both recreationally and professionally, squash will make its debut at the 2028 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles

Lacrosse, returning to the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics after last appearing in 1948, debuted as a medal sport in the 1904 Summer Olympics in St. Louis

Approved in October 2023, flag football will make its debut at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles

Returning to the Olympics in Los Angeles in 2028, softball originated in 1887 in Chicago, Illinois, as an indoor version of baseball to be played during winter

Baseball debuted as a demonstration sport in the 1904 Summer Olympics and will return to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games after being removed after 2008

The 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles will feature five new sports which will add to the excitement of the Olympic program: squash, cricket, flag football, lacrosse, and baseball/softball.