Six cities across the United States have been selected to host soccer matches during the 2028 Summer Olympics, which will be centered in Los Angeles. This decentralized approach is part of the Los Angeles Organizing Committee’s strategy to utilize existing world-class venues across the country to accommodate the large-scale needs of Olympic soccer.
The six cities designated to host matches are New York, Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, San Francisco, and Orlando. Each has existing stadium infrastructure capable of handling the large crowds typically associated with Olympic soccer events. While the organizing committee has not specified which stadiums within each city will be used, each city boasts at least one venue that has regularly hosted top-level domestic and international soccer matches.
The decision to spread matches across multiple major cities mirrors the structure used by recent global tournaments, including the FIFA World Cup. Soccer events at the Olympic Games require multiple venues due to the volume of matches played during the group and knockout stages for both the men’s and women’s competitions. This setup allows more fans across the country to attend Olympic events and provides more operational flexibility in scheduling matches.
Los Angeles remains the centerpiece of the 2028 Olympics, with most of the high-profile events—including the Opening and Closing Ceremonies—set to take place within the city. However, the use of external cities for soccer reflects a consistent trend in Olympic planning to broaden attendance and manage logistical demands efficiently.
This marks the third time Los Angeles will host the Olympics, following the Summer Games of 1932 and 1984. The appointment of these six cities to share hosting duties for soccer represents another step forward in the preparations for the 2028 Games. Additional details, including match schedules and ticketing information, are expected to be released as planning progresses.
