In brief
The City of Long Beach says Long Beach “will stage 11 Olympic sporting events and seven Paralympic sporting events”; its list puts the Olympic events at July 12-29, 2028 and the Paralympic events at August 16-27, 2028. No spectator transport, parking or road-closure plan for Long Beach has been published; the City says detailed timelines “will be provided in the months leading up to the 2028 Games”.
- Venues: seven names on LA28’s venue page for the Long Beach zone, from Marine Stadium to the Long Beach Climbing Theater3.
- Olympic Games window: the City gives July 14-30 for the Games, yet its Long Beach list starts July 121.
- Tickets: LA28 says first-come, first-served Olympic tickets and the first Paralympic ticket drop come “in 2027”, with no dates4.
- Parking and closures: not published; set-up and beach parking “will depend on the specific requirements” and are subject to California Coastal Commission review2.
- “Sports park”: a provisional planning area in Metro’s 2023 mobility plan, not a City project7.
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This page lists what the City of Long Beach and LA28 publish about Long Beach as a venue city for the 2028 Games, as of October 2026, and says where the published material stops. For the city’s existing access points, see the section pillar, Getting In and Out of Long Beach.
Sources are limited to the City’s LA28 pages and la28.org, plus one Metro planning document for the “sports park” term. Neither the City nor LA28 gives walking times, parking rules or closure lists, so none is given here.
The short answer
| If you are… | Do this |
|---|---|
| Looking for a sport’s venue and dates | Use the two tables below, which follow the City’s list1 |
| Wanting to buy tickets | LA28 says the next opportunities are in 2027; no dates are given4 |
| Asking about parking or road closures | Nothing is published for Long Beach; the City says timelines will come in the months before the Games2 |
| Asking about shuttles or park-and-ride | LA28’s general page names “public transportation, venue-serving shuttle stops and park-and-ride options” and nothing specific to Long Beach5 |
| Flying in | LA28’s travel page lists Long Beach Airport (LGB) among the region’s airports6 |
The venues
LA28’s venue page names seven venues in the Long Beach zone: “Marine Stadium”, “Belmont Shore”, “Long Beach Arena”, “Long Beach Target Shooting Hall”, “Long Beach Aquatics Center”, “Alamitos Beach Stadium” and “Long Beach Climbing Theater”. The page lists names only, with no sports or dates3. The City’s list below uses the same names1.
The Olympic sports and dates
The City says the Olympic Games are “taking place July 14-30” and that its 11 Olympic sporting events “encompass 161 ticketed events, including 35 final matches, spanning 17 of the 19 days of the Olympic Games”1.
| Sport | Venue | Dates, 2028 |
|---|---|---|
| Water Polo | Aquatics Center | July 12-23 |
| Handball | Arena | July 12-28 |
| Rowing | Marine Stadium | July 15-22 |
| Shooting (Rifle and Pistol) | Target Shooting Hall | July 15-25 |
| Beach Volleyball | Alamitos Beach Stadium | July 15-29 |
| Sailing (Windsurfing and Kite) | Waters along Belmont Shore | July 16-20 |
| Open Water Swimming | Along Belmont Shore | July 17-18 |
| Rowing Coastal Beach Sprints | Along Belmont Shore | July 24-25 |
| Sport Climbing | Climbing Theater | July 24-29 |
| Artistic Swimming | Aquatics Center | July 25-29 |
| Sprint Paddle | Marine Stadium | July 25-29 |
Source:1, the City’s list as of October 2026.
Good to know The City’s page gives the Olympic Games as July 14-30, while its own Long Beach list begins on July 12 with water polo and handball. The page does not explain the two days1. Competition in Long Beach starts July 12 on that list.
The Paralympic sports and dates
The City gives the Paralympic Games as “Aug. 15-27” and lists seven Long Beach sports1.
| Sport | Venue | Dates, 2028 |
|---|---|---|
| Shooting Para Sport | Target Shooting Hall | August 16-24 |
| Para Swimming | Aquatics Center | August 17-26 |
| Sitting Volleyball | Arena | August 17-27 |
| Para Rowing | Marine Stadium | August 18-20 |
| Blind Football (Soccer) | Alamitos Beach Stadium | August 20-27 |
| Para Paddle | Marine Stadium | August 24-26 |
| Para Climbing | Climbing Theater | August 24-27 |
Source:1, as of October 2026. The City adds that “Para Climbing will make its Paralympic Games debut in Long Beach”1.
What you may have heard Triathlon and BMX do not appear on the City’s current list of Long Beach sports, and LA28’s venue page gives no sports at all, so no source here places either in Long Beach13.
What is not yet published
The City calls its page “the City of Long Beach’s official communications hub” and says “Information will be updated periodically”1. Its FAQ is more specific about what is missing2:
- Closures and parking. “Detailed timelines regarding closures and parking impacts will be provided in the months leading up to the 2028 Games.”
- Beach parking and bike paths during set-up. These “will depend on the specific requirements”, and “Specific phasing and use of venue areas are subject to change through California Coastal Commission review.”
- Agreements. Venue Use Agreements and Venue Services Agreements “are expected to be negotiated and executed by October 1, 2027”.
LA28’s page on getting around says spectators “will have the flexibility to utilize a variety of transport options throughout their journey to the Games, including public transportation, venue-serving shuttle stops and park-and-ride options”, and asks readers to “Return to this page regularly for updates”5. It names no Long Beach routes or stops.
A community survey on the City’s page ran “through Sept. 30, 2026”, and the contact for questions is [email protected]1.
The "sports park" term
A “Long Beach sports park plan” appears in Metro’s Mobility Concept Plan of June 2023, not on the City’s pages, and it is a transport-planning term rather than a park project. The plan lists “Long Beach Sports Park” among six areas analysed for walking and rolling links between transit and venues, and shows “Long Beach: 55K Max Capacity*”. Its footnote reads “Based on the maximum gross venue spectator capacity per session identified in the bid book … Capacity and venues are subject to change”7.
The plan predates the final venue list, so its Long Beach geography is provisional. It also says venue overlay “will start construction six months before the Games and intensify in the last three months”, with “road closures, detours, and other roadway impacts”7. That is a planning statement from 2023, not a Long Beach closure schedule.
Tickets and travel
LA28’s ticketing page says: “The Next Opportunities to Purchase LA28 Tickets Will Be In 2027.” It adds that “Drop 2 was the final general public ticket drop of 2026” and that first-come, first-served Olympic tickets will go on sale in 2027 “along with the very first Paralympic Ticket Drop”4. No 2027 dates are given.
The travel page lists LGB among the airports serving the region and says flights “will become available 12 months in advance”6. The airport’s own page is in Long Beach Airport Guide; the A Line, buses and bikes are in Long Beach Without a Car.
Hotels
The City and LA28 pages read for this guide give no hotel rates or room blocks for Long Beach venues. Hotels near downtown, with their own addresses and parking, are in Hotels Within Walking Distance of the Long Beach Convention Center. The site earns a commission on some hotel, ticket, transfer and parking links, which does not affect what is recommended.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Olympic events are in Long Beach for LA28?
Water polo, handball, rowing, shooting, beach volleyball, sailing (windsurfing and kite), open water swimming, coastal rowing sprints, sport climbing, artistic swimming and sprint paddle, July 12-29, 2028, per the City1.
What Paralympic sports are in Long Beach?
Shooting Para Sport, Para Swimming, Sitting Volleyball, Para Rowing, Blind Football, Para Paddle and Para Climbing, August 16-27, 20281.
Where are the LA28 venues in Long Beach?
Marine Stadium, Belmont Shore, Long Beach Arena, Long Beach Target Shooting Hall, Long Beach Aquatics Center, Alamitos Beach Stadium and Long Beach Climbing Theater3.
When can I buy LA28 tickets?
LA28 says first-come, first-served Olympic tickets and the first Paralympic ticket drop come in 2027; it gives no dates4.
Will there be parking at Long Beach Olympic venues?
Are triathlon or BMX in Long Beach?
Neither is on the City’s current list of Long Beach sports1.
Related Articles
Sources
- LA28 Games in Long Beach — City of Long Beach. Accessed 2026-10-02.
- 2028 Games FAQ — City of Long Beach. Accessed 2026-10-02.
- Venues — LA28. Accessed 2026-10-02.
- Ticketing — LA28. Accessed 2026-10-02.
- How will transportation work during the Olympic and Paralympic Games? — LA28. Accessed 2026-10-02.
- Traveling to LA28 — LA28. Accessed 2026-10-02.
- 2028 Games Mobility Concept Plan, June 2023 (PDF) — Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Accessed 2026-10-02.