How to Watch the 2028 Olympic Games in Long Beach

Long Beach is a premier destination for the 2028 Summer Olympics, hosting 11 major athletic events during the games–the most of any city other than Los Angeles. This offers Southern Californians a rare opportunity to experience the world’s biggest sporting event up close. See below for details on how to see the games, whether in person or at viewing parties around the city.

REGISTER FOR TICKETS

The best way to get early access to tickets for the Olympic Games in Long Beach is to register in advance on the LA28 website at la28.org. Registration for the LA28 Ticket Draw opens on January 14, 2026. Sign up on the website, then watch for an email assigning you a time slot to purchase tickets. Tickets for various events will be released in drops. For details, visit the LA28 Ticketing page.

EVENTS & VENUES

Long Beach will host eleven Olympic events, the most of any city outside of Los Angeles. The events & venues (July 12-30, 2028):

Marine Stadium (5255 Paoli Way): Rowing
Alamitos Beach (780 E Shoreline Dr): Beach Volleyball
Belmont Shore: Sailing (Windsurfing, Kiteboarding)
Long Beach Arena: Handball
Long Beach Convention Center parking lot (300 E Ocean Blvd): Artistic Swimming, Sport Climbing, Water Polo
Long Beach Convention Center (300 E Ocean Blvd): Shooting
Waterfront: Canoe Sprint, Coastal Rowing, Marathon Swimming

See the Schedule

CREDIT: City of Long Beach

POP-UPS & HOSPITALITY HOUSES

Beyond the gaming events, people in Long Beach will have the chance to visit pop-ups and hospitality centers hosted by nations from around the world. The Hellenic Olympic Committee has selected Long Beach as the location for Greece’s Team House for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The Hellenic Olympic House will be located at the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church and will host exhibits and events, including the opportunity to meet Olympic athletes. Denmark has also selected Long Beach for its national hospitality house and will bring their training ship DANMARK to dock at Rainbow Harbor. House of Denmark will be located at The Westin on Ocean Boulevard and will be a high-performance location offering sports medicine, recovery, nutrition, and mental health support to athletes.

CREDIT: Long Beach Greek Festival

Sports Bars in Long Beach

Long Beach sports bars will also be hosting viewing parties and other special events during the 2028 Olympic Games. Standouts include Legends in Belmont Shore, known as the nation’s first dedicated sports bar, and Watch Me! Sports Bar, California’s first dedicated to women’s athletics. These and several other pubs across the city offer true community and a whole lot of fun on game day.

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About the Author

Claire Atkinson

Claire Atkinson is a Southern California native who has lived in Long Beach for over 20 years. She spends her free time visiting local parks, farmers markets, and museums, and loves learning about Long Beach history and culture.