Belmont Shore Will Host Olympic Competitions In 2028

LONG BEACH, CA — Long Beach has been selected to host 11 sporting events for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games, city officials said in a statement Tuesday.

During the city of Los Angeles' initial 2017 bid to host the 2024 games, Long Beach was proposed as a site for five beachside sports. The 2024 Olympics, however, were instead hosted in Paris and Los Angeles was picked as the location for the 2028 games.

Now, Long Beach's waterfront will serve as the backdrop for a series of competitions such as beach volleyball, sport climbing, target shooting, handball, marathon swimming, and more, according to city officials.

This decision comes after the International Olympic Committee's Executive Board approved the venue plan for the 2028 Olympics on April 9.

“Long Beach is now confirmed to serve as a premier waterfront venue for the 2028 Games," Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson said in a statement Tuesday. "We are proud to share our unique waterfront with athletes and fans from across the globe as we unite to celebrate the power of sport."

Beach volleyball will take place at Alamitos Beach, while other sports, such as water polo and artistic swimming, will be held in a temporary aquatics center at the Convention Center lot, city officials said. Canoe-sprint and rowing competitions will take place at Marine Stadium and sailing in Belmont Shore.

The triathlon competitions that were previously announced for Long Beach, meanwhile, will be relocated to a different city, according to city officials.

"The additional events to Long Beach's already established competition zones will not only enhance the overall experience for both athletes and spectators but will also keep additional expenses and impact lower while bringing in more visitors, economic activity, and revenue to Long Beach," city officials said.

The 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles are scheduled to run from July 14 through July 30.

Long Beach is also expected to host competitions for the 2028 Paralympic Games that will take place from Aug. 15 to Aug. 27 in Los Angeles. It's unclear what sports will be held in the city at this time, but city officials said it would be announced in the coming months.