LA 2028 Basketball Tickets & Travel Guide
LA 2028 basketball is scheduled for Intuit Dome in Inglewood, with the men’s and women’s tournaments running from July 12 through July 30, 2028. Explore the current competition schedule, venue information and custom ticket and travel options for one of the most anticipated events of the Games.
LA 2028 Basketball Schedule
The current LA28 competition schedule starts basketball two days before the Opening Ceremony. Women’s group play begins July 12, men’s group play begins July 13, and the tournament concludes with the men’s gold medal game on July 30.
Basketball at Intuit Dome
Men’s and women’s 5-on-5 basketball will be played at Intuit Dome, the state-of-the-art home of the LA Clippers in Inglewood. The arena opened in 2024 and was designed specifically around the basketball experience.
Intuit Dome
Approximately 18,000 seats for basketball with modern premium seating, suites and hospitality spaces.
Inglewood
3930 W Century Blvd, near SoFi Stadium and the Kia Forum in Inglewood’s major sports and entertainment district.
Near LAX
Intuit Dome is approximately 3.3 miles from Los Angeles International Airport, making the Inglewood area convenient for visitors flying into Los Angeles.
LA 2028 Basketball Tickets
Official LA28 Olympic ticket sales began in 2026. LA28 has announced that additional Olympic tickets will be offered in 2027 through first-come, first-served sales, subject to availability.
Xenia Events can also assist clients looking for basketball sessions, premium seating, hotel accommodations, private transportation and customized multi-event itineraries during the Games.
More Session Options
Group play offers the largest number of basketball sessions and gives travelers greater flexibility when building a multi-sport trip.
Quarterfinals & Semifinals
Later-round sessions provide higher tournament stakes while still offering several dates across the men’s and women’s competitions.
Gold Medal Weekend
The women’s gold medal game is scheduled for July 29 and the men’s gold medal game for July 30, the final day of the Games.
Men’s & Women’s Basketball at LA 2028
Both Olympic basketball tournaments are expected to feature 12 national teams. FIBA’s published qualification system lists the United States as the host qualifier for both tournaments, subject to FIBA Central Board approval.
The United States enters the LA 2028 cycle as defending champion in both competitions. The US men’s team won gold in Paris in 2024, while the US women’s team won its eighth consecutive Olympic gold medal.
Recent Medalists
| Games | Men’s Gold | Men’s Silver | Men’s Bronze | Women’s Gold | Women’s Silver | Women’s Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris 2024 | USA | France | Serbia | USA | France | Australia |
| Tokyo 2020 | USA | France | Australia | USA | Japan | France |
| Rio 2016 | USA | Serbia | Spain | USA | Spain | Serbia |
5-on-5 Basketball vs. 3×3 Basketball
This page covers the traditional men’s and women’s 5-on-5 basketball tournaments at Intuit Dome. LA 2028 also includes separate men’s and women’s 3×3 basketball competitions, which are scheduled at a different venue in the Valley zone.
LA 2028 Basketball Frequently Asked Questions
Men’s and women’s 5-on-5 basketball is scheduled for Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, the home arena of the LA Clippers.
The current schedule begins with women’s group play on July 12, 2028. Men’s group play begins July 13. Basketball continues through the men’s gold medal game on July 30.
The men’s gold medal game is currently scheduled for Sunday, July 30, 2028 at Intuit Dome.
The women’s gold medal game is currently scheduled for Saturday, July 29, 2028 at Intuit Dome.
Official LA28 Olympic ticket sales began in 2026. Additional Olympic ticket inventory is expected to be released through first-come, first-served sales in 2027, subject to availability.
Yes. Xenia Events can assist with event tickets, hotel accommodations, private ground transportation and custom multi-event itineraries. Flight arrangements can also be coordinated through a travel partner when needed.
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