Dazzling Dual-Venue Ceremonies Set for LA28 Olympics

Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and SoFi Stadium have been chosen as the locations for the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, as announced by LA28 on Thursday.

The opening ceremony on July 14, 2028, will be divided between the historic Coliseum, becoming the first venue to host three Olympic events, and the modern SoFi Stadium, in a groundbreaking dual-venue spectacle. LA28 Chairperson Casey Wasserman highlighted that these selected venues will display Los Angeles's unique blend of a storied sports heritage and innovative future, promising an impressive global show.

The closing ceremony, set for July 30 at the Coliseum, is expected to be an unforgettable event. The Paralympic ceremonies in August will showcase the Coliseum and SoFi Stadium as LA28 makes history by hosting the Paralympics for the first time. The announcement follows the 2017 bid plan where these venues were first proposed, with new venues like Alamitos Beach catching attention for upcoming events.

(With inputs from agencies.)