Where to Watch Live Sports in Long Beach

Long Beach will stage 11 Olympic events during the 2028 Summer Games—more than any city outside of Los Angeles itself. Events will be spread across easy-to-reach locations: Marine Stadium (rowing, canoe sprint, coastal rowing), Alamitos Beach (beach volleyball), Belmont Shore (sailing events, marathon swimming) and the Long Beach Convention Center area (artistic swimming, water polo, shooting, sport climbing) and Long Beach Aquatics Center (additional aquatics).

Because many of these venues are clustered downtown and along the shoreline, spectators will be within walking distance or a short ride of dozens of local hotels, restaurants, and transit options. Fans can register for Olympic tickets through the official LA28 website starting Jan. 14, 2026. Registration runs through March 18, 2026, and selected registrants will be assigned time slots to buy Olympic event tickets later that year.

Cal State Long Beach has a long history of athletic excellence, producing national champions and numerous professional and Olympic athletes such as the iconic Misty May-Treanor. That excellence is regularly on display on and around campus. Men’s and women’s volleyball, with a combined nine NCAA championships–the men’s squad are defending national champs–play inside the LBS Financial Credit Union Pyramid (1250 N Bellflower Blvd). The men’s and women’s basketball teams also call the Pyramid home, delivering fast-paced games for passionate crowds.

The legendary Dirtbags baseball team, which has produced the likes of Jered Weaver, Jason Giambi and Evan Longoria, brings tradition and toughness to Bohl Diamond at Blair Field (4700 Deukmejian Dr), a classic venue known for great sightlines. Nearby, the women’s softball team competes at the LBSU Softball Complex, making every matchup exciting for fans seeking Beach pride throughout the year for everyone everywhere. Individual tickets for those and other sports, plus season packages and group sales, are available online.

The 26th Annual US Sumo Open returns May 9, 2026, to the LBS Financial Credit Union Pyramid at CSU Long Beach (1250 Bellflower Blvd). For 26 consecutive years, it has been the largest sumo tournament in North America, showcasing the highest level of international competition outside Japan. Fans will experience nonstop matches featuring 60 elite wrestlers from 13 countries, including World Sumo Champions and decorated professional veterans. They will also enjoy taiko drumming along with Japanese food and culture. The US Sumo Open has launched legends, bridged amateur and professional sumo, and pioneered milestones in the sport’s global growth. Tickets go on sale in March.

The 2026 Long Beach Marathon weekend promises excitement for runners and spectators alike, with events including the full marathon, half marathon, 5K, and bike tour. Held along the city’s scenic streets and waterfront, fans can cheer on participants from Downtown start lines to the lively finish festival, complete with music, food and family-friendly activities. More than just a race, it’s a celebration of community, bringing together neighbors, local businesses and volunteers to support the athletes and create an electric, inclusive atmosphere. Whether watching elite runners or friends and family, spectators experience the energy, camaraderie and city pride that make Long Beach Marathon weekend unforgettable.