As Paris passes the torch to Los Angeles as the host of the 2028 Summer Olympics, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has already adjusted the event schedule. In 2023, the IOC approved proposals for five new sports at the 2028 Olympics, some of which — including lacrosse and cricket — haven’t been seen at the games for over 100 years. As of August 2024, those five sports have been approved for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
“LA28’s proposed sports ignite the imagination on the field of play and drive culture off it. They’re relevant, innovative and community-based, played in backyards, schoolyards, community centers, stadiums and parks across the U.S.
and the globe,” said LA28 chairperson Casey Wasserman in a press release last year. “They will bring new athletes to the Games, engage diverse fanbases and expand the Games’ presence in digital spaces, further amplifying LA28’s mission to deliver an unparalleled experience.” Keep reading to see which sports are in, out and making a comeback at the 2028 LA Olympics: Flag football , a no-contact sport that plays in teams of five, will make its Olympic debut at the Los Angeles Games in 2028 in both the men’s and women’s divisions.
While the U.S. flag football women’s team is the reigning world champion two times over, Mexico defeated Team USA and took home the title at the 2022 World Games.
Squash will also make its debut at the Olympics in 2028, though it appeared as a demonstration at the 2018 Yo.