Archive · 13 Nov 2025
LA28 Olympics to Feature Women's 100m Final on Day One, Swimming Moved to Second Week
The planners for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics have decided to change the order of events.
Usually, swimming starts the Olympics, but this time, track and field will kick things off.
The very exciting women's 100-meter running race final will happen on the first day of competition.
This is a big change because this race is usually later in the schedule.
The swimmers will now compete in the second week of the Games.
This change is happening because the big opening party and the swimming competitions will both be at the same stadium, SoFi Stadium.
It's too hard to get the pool ready right after the ceremony.
By moving swimming, athletes can also watch the opening ceremony, which they often miss.
Organizers say they worked with sports experts and athletes to make sure the schedule is good for everyone, considering things like hot weather.
Track and field, not swimming, will begin the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
The women's 100-meter race will feature all three rounds on the opening day of track and field.
Swimmers will compete in the second week of the Games to allow them to attend the Opening Ceremony.
Venue logistics at SoFi Stadium necessitated the schedule change, moving swimming to week two.
The schedule was developed considering athlete welfare, weather, and fan experience.
- Who
- LA28 organizers, World Athletics President Sebastian Coe, LA28 Chief of Sport and Games Delivery Shana Ferguson, LA28 Chief Athlete Officer Janet Evans
- What
- Announcement of the competition schedule for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games, featuring track and field starting the Games with the women's 100m final on day one and moving swimming to the second week.
- When
- Announcement made on Wednesday; Games to take place in 2028.
- Where
- Los Angeles, California (LA Memorial Coliseum for track and field, SoFi Stadium for Opening Ceremony and swimming).
- Why
- To accommodate venue logistics at SoFi Stadium, allow more athletes to experience the Opening Ceremony, and to open the Games with a high-profile event.
Athlete/Coach Perspective
Organizer Rationale
Women's 100m Schedule
Athlete/Coach Perspective
The decision to have the women run all three rounds of the 100m on the same day was supported by consulted athletes and coaches, who felt it was a strong way to start the Games.
Organizer Rationale
Organizers view the women's 100m as one of the most-watched races and want to 'open with a bang,' aligning with World Athletics' perspective on starting with such a high-profile event.
Swimming's Schedule Adjustment
Athlete/Coach Perspective
Moving swimming to the second week allows swimmers a better chance to experience the Opening Ceremony, which they often miss due to competing the following morning.
Organizer Rationale
Logistical challenges at SoFi Stadium, which hosts both the Opening Ceremony and swimming, necessitate moving swimming to the second week to allow time for venue conversion after the ceremony, while athletics begins at the LA Memorial Coliseum.
- Event Start Date
- July 15, 2028
- Opening Day Main Event
- Women's 100m final
- Swimming Competition
- Second week
- Opening Ceremony & Swimming Venue
- SoFi Stadium
- Track and Field Venue
- LA Memorial Coliseum
- First Medals Awarded In
- Women's triathlon
- Ticket Sales Begin
- April 2026
- Venue Usage
- 77% existing, 23% temporary
Sources
Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games schedule revealed with opening ceremony on July 14; closing ceremony on July 30
LA Olympics: Women’s 100-meter sprinters to line up three times in the same day
Women's 100m sprint to ignite LA28 opening night
