Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Peter Rice To Oversee LA28 Olympics Opening & Closing Ceremonies
Peter Rice, a former Disney executive, is now in charge of the opening and closing ceremonies for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and Paralympics.
He will be responsible for making these events creative and exciting.
The opening ceremony will be on July 14, 2028, and the closing ceremony on July 30, 2028.
Rice has a background in entertainment and media, making him well-suited to deliver a memorable experience.
These events will be at the LA Memorial Coliseum and SoFi Stadium.
The goal is to celebrate sports history and showcase the future of the games.
Peter Rice will oversee ceremonies and content for the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
He will manage the creative vision and production of all four ceremonies.
The 2028 Olympic Opening Ceremony will be on July 14, 2028.
The Olympic Closing Ceremony will be on July 30, 2028.
Rice previously held positions at Disney and 21st Century Fox.
- Who
- Peter Rice, the former chairman of Walt Disney Television and head of 21st Century Fox, and LA28 organizers.
- What
- Peter Rice will oversee the ceremonies and content for the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
- When
- The 2028 Olympic Games opening ceremony will be on July 14, 2028 and the closing ceremony on July 30, 2028.
- Where
- Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and SoFi Stadium in Inglewood.
- Why
- To create a powerful artistic experience and deliver ceremonies that will captivate audiences around the world.
- Event
- LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games
- Ceremonies Head
- Peter Rice
- Opening Ceremony Date
- July 14, 2028
- Closing Ceremony Date
- July 30, 2028
- Venues
- LA Memorial Coliseum and SoFi Stadium