How can one venue host so many different sports?

The Convention Center's flexible exhibition halls can be reconfigured for different sports. Some competitions will run simultaneously in different halls, while others will use the same space at different times. This efficient venue use is key to LA28's sustainability-focused approach.

Is squash really making its Olympic debut?

Yes! After decades of campaigning, squash will finally be contested at the Olympics in 2028. The sport features two players in a glass-walled court hitting a small rubber ball. It's fast, tactical, and incredibly athletic. Long Beach will make history as squash's first Olympic venue.

What is sport climbing?

Sport climbing debuted at Tokyo 2020 and returns in 2028 with three disciplines: Lead (climbing as high as possible on a tall wall), Speed (racing up a standardized wall), and Boulder (solving short, difficult problems). It's thrilling to watch athletes scale seemingly impossible routes.

Can I see multiple sports with one ticket?

Each sport/session has separate tickets. However, the compact venue layout means you might attend multiple sessions in one day. Check the official schedule for session times across different sports at the Convention Center.

What else is there to do near the Convention Center?

Long Beach's waterfront offers the Aquarium of the Pacific, The Pike Outlets shopping, Queen Mary ship tours, and numerous restaurants. The beach is walking distance. Downtown Long Beach has a vibrant dining and nightlife scene.

Zone Long Beach

Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center

13,000 (varies by configuration)

Capacité

Sports

300 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90802

The Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center will be transformed into a multi-sport Olympic hub, hosting an extraordinary ten different sports including squash's historic Olympic debut. This versatile facility on the Long Beach waterfront will feature constantly rotating field-of-play configurations, allowing fans to experience everything from the lightning-fast rallies of badminton and table tennis to the raw power of weightlifting and the vertical drama of sport climbing. The Convention Center's flexible spaces make it perfect for the diverse technical requirements of these sports, while its harbor-adjacent location offers spectators a quintessentially Southern California Olympic experience.

Sports accueillis

Nouveau

Squash

Squash makes its Olympic debut.

Badminton

Men's and women's singles, doubles, and mixed doubles competitions showcase the world's fastest racquet sport. Matches feature explosive rallies with shuttlecock speeds exceeding 200 mph, testing athletes' reflexes, stamina, and tactical precision.

Escrime

Individual and team competitions in foil, epee, and sabre for both men and women. Fencers engage in lightning-fast bouts where electronic scoring captures touches in matches that blend centuries-old technique with modern athleticism and split-second tactical decisions.

Handball

Fast-paced indoor team handball tournaments for men and women feature 12 teams. Players combine basketball-style movement with soccer-like goals, throwing the ball at speeds over 70 mph while executing aerial shots and coordinated team attacks in this high-scoring European favorite.

Judo

Judo competition features seven weight classes each for men and women, plus a mixed team event. Judoka aim for ippon (full point) through throws, pins, or submissions in matches that reward technical excellence, explosive power, and tactical mastery of this Japanese martial art.

Tennis de table

Men's and women's singles and team table tennis competitions showcase incredible reflexes, spin control, and tactical play. Athletes rally at lightning speeds with powerful topspins and deceptive serves in matches that can shift momentum in seconds, making table tennis one of the most exciting indoor sports.

Taekwondo

Olympic taekwondo features four weight classes each for men and women, with athletes scoring points through kicks and punches in three-round matches. Electronic scoring captures the speed and power of head kicks and spinning techniques in this dynamic Korean martial art that emphasizes spectacular kicking techniques.

Volleyball

Indoor volleyball tournaments feature 12 teams each for men and women competing through pool play and elimination rounds. Teams execute powerful spikes, acrobatic digs, and tactical serves in best-of-five set matches that showcase athleticism, teamwork, and strategic play at the net.

Haltérophilie

Olympic weightlifting features multiple weight classes for men and women, with athletes performing the snatch and clean & jerk. Lifters get three attempts at each lift, combining explosive power, technical precision, and mental focus to lift incredible weights overhead in displays of pure human strength.

Escalade sportive

Sport climbing features speed climbing and combined bouldering/lead disciplines. Speed climbers race up a standardized 15-meter wall in seconds, while bouldering and lead events test problem-solving and endurance on increasingly difficult routes. Athletes demonstrate strength, flexibility, and mental acuity on vertical walls.

Comment s'y rendre

Adresse

300 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90802

33.7658, -118.1917

Transports en commun

Metro A Line to Downtown Long Beach station, then walk 15 minutes or take Long Beach Transit. Olympic shuttles expected from Metro station.

En voiture

From I-710, exit at Ocean Blvd and head west. From I-405, exit at 7th Street/Downtown Long Beach and follow signs to Convention Center.

Stationnement

Convention Center parking structure on Pine Ave. Additional parking at Pike Outlets and downtown structures. Pre-purchase for Olympic events.

VTC (Uber/Lyft)

Drop-off areas on Ocean Blvd and Seaside Way near main entrances.

Accessibilité

Places pour fauteuils roulants

Stationnement accessible

Ascenseurs

Aide à l'audition

Animaux d'assistance acceptés

Sanitaires accessibles

Full accessibility throughout the convention center. Accessible seating configured for each sport. Elevators and ramps to all levels.

Questions fréquentes

Les questions les plus fréquentes pour préparer votre visite de Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center pendant LA 2028.

Sites à proximité

Infos du site

Zone: Zone Long Beach
Capacité: 13,000 (varies by configuration)
Nombre de sports: 10 sports

Sources des données

•LA28 Sports Program
•LA28 Official Venue Plan 2024