LA 2028 Swimming Tickets & Travel Guide
LA 2028 swimming tickets will provide access to nine days of Olympic competition at 2028 Stadium in Inglewood, commonly known as SoFi Stadium. Swimming runs July 22–30, 2028, with morning preliminary sessions, evening medal sessions and the final Olympic champions of the Games crowned on Closing Ceremony day.
LA 2028 Swimming Schedule
Swimming is scheduled for the second half of the LA 2028 Olympic Games, beginning Saturday, July 22 and continuing through Sunday, July 30. Most competition days include a morning preliminary session followed by an evening session featuring semifinals and medal finals.
Olympic Swimming at 2028 Stadium
Olympic swimming will take place at 2028 Stadium in Inglewood, the venue commonly known as SoFi Stadium and home of the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers.
After co-hosting the Olympic Opening Ceremony, the stadium will be transformed for swimming competition. LA28 plans approximately 38,000 seats for swimming, making it the largest Olympic swimming venue in Games history.
2028 Stadium
One of Southern California’s largest modern sports venues, converted specifically for Olympic swimming following the Opening Ceremony.
Approximately 38,000
LA28’s current venue plan adds roughly 18,000 seats compared with its earlier swimming venue concept.
Inglewood
The stadium sits within the Hollywood Park district near Intuit Dome, giving visitors access to both swimming and basketball within the same general Games zone.
New Swimming Events at LA 2028
LA 2028 expands the Olympic swimming program with new 50-meter sprint events in backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly for both men and women.
50m Backstroke
Men’s and women’s 50-meter backstroke join the Olympic swimming program for LA 2028.
50m Breaststroke
Men’s and women’s 50-meter breaststroke add another pure sprint event to the 2028 competition.
50m Butterfly
Men’s and women’s 50-meter butterfly will also make their Olympic debut in Los Angeles.
LA 2028 Swimming Tickets
Official LA28 Olympic ticket sales began in 2026. LA28 has announced that additional Olympic inventory will be made available in 2027 on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to availability.
Xenia Events can assist clients looking for swimming sessions, premium seating, hotel accommodations, private transportation and customized multi-event itineraries during LA 2028.
Morning Heats
Preliminary sessions feature qualifying heats across multiple events and can work well for travelers building a broader multi-sport schedule.
Evening Finals
Evening sessions combine semifinals and multiple medal races, including many of the marquee sprint, relay and distance events.
July 29–30
Swimming continues through the final weekend, with the last Olympic swimming champions crowned on July 30 before the Closing Ceremony.
One of the Signature Sports of the Games
Swimming has appeared at every modern Summer Olympic Games since 1896. Los Angeles will combine that history with a dramatically different venue concept: an Olympic-size pool inside one of the largest stadiums ever used for the sport.
Michael Phelps Olympic Golds
Michael Phelps remains the most decorated Olympian in history, with 23 gold medals and 28 total Olympic medals across his career.
Katie Ledecky Olympic Golds
Katie Ledecky reached nine Olympic gold medals and 14 total Olympic medals following Paris 2024.
Selected Paris 2024 Swimming Champions
Several of swimming’s most recognizable events produced historic performances at Paris 2024 and help set the competitive backdrop for the LA 2028 cycle.
| Event | Paris 2024 Champion |
|---|---|
| Men’s 100m Freestyle | Pan Zhanle · China |
| Women’s 100m Freestyle | Sarah Sjöström · Sweden |
| Men’s 100m Butterfly | Kristóf Milák · Hungary |
| Women’s 100m Butterfly | Torri Huske · United States |
| Men’s 1500m Freestyle | Bobby Finke · United States |
| Women’s 800m Freestyle | Katie Ledecky · United States |
| Men’s 400m Individual Medley | Léon Marchand · France |
| Women’s 400m Individual Medley | Summer McIntosh · Canada |
| Men’s 4×100m Freestyle Relay | United States |
| Women’s 4×100m Freestyle Relay | Australia |
LA 2028 Swimming Frequently Asked Questions
Olympic swimming will be held at 2028 Stadium in Inglewood, California, commonly known as SoFi Stadium. LA28 plans to transform the stadium into an approximately 38,000-seat swimming venue.
No. Olympic swimming is scheduled for 2028 Stadium in Inglewood. The temporary Long Beach Aquatics Center will host other aquatic competitions including artistic swimming and water polo, as well as Para swimming during the Paralympic Games.
The current LA28 schedule has Olympic swimming beginning Saturday, July 22 and continuing through Sunday, July 30, 2028.
Yes. LA 2028 adds men’s and women’s 50-meter butterfly, 50-meter backstroke and 50-meter breaststroke events to the Olympic swimming program.
Official LA28 Olympic ticket sales began in 2026. LA28 says additional Olympic tickets will be released in 2027 on a first-come, first-served basis, 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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