Cricket at LA 2028 Olympics

Current Context: The South California city of Pomona will host the cricket event at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, marking cricket’s return to the Olympics after 128 years.

Key Highlights

• Venue: Fairgrounds, Pomona, California.
• Format: T20 format; 6 teams each in men’s and women’s categories.
• Other sports added: Baseball/Softball, Flag Football, Lacrosse (Sixes), and Squash.

Historical relevance:

• Last played in 1900 Paris Olympics.
• T20 cricket featured in Asian Games (2010, 2014, 2023) and Commonwealth Games 2022 (Women’s event).