LA28 Olympics to Feature T20 Cricket – Full Schedule, Venue & Format Revealed

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has officially declared the scheduled dates for T20 cricket competitions during 2028 Los Angeles Olympics (LA28 Olympics) which has excited cricket enthusiasts across the world.

The world will witness cricket return to the Olympics after its only 1900 Paris appearance because the Olympic Games will host both male and female teams competing for gold medals.

T20 Cricket at LA28 Olympics: Key Dates & Medal Matches

Pomona Fairplex located at 50 kilometers distance from downtown Los Angeles will host the T20 cricket matches from July 12 to July 29 2028.

🥇 Women’s Medal Match – 20 July 2028

🥇 Men’s Medal Match – 29 July 2028

The historic final matches will decide which athletes gain permanent recognition in both Olympic and cricket legacy records.

Which Venue Host All Cricket Matches in LA28 Olympics

The Pomona Fairplex will serve as the cricket venue for LA28 because it is a multi-purpose facility which hosts major exhibitions along with various events. The specialized stadium layout will present:

The majority of matchdays will run two matches back-to-back

Matches will begin at 9:00 AM followed by 6:30 PM in the local time zone

Specially constructed for Olympic standards the temporary stadium represents a world-class cricket stadium which will host matches.

The chosen location provides easy access and helps introduce cricket to a market that does not traditionally follow the sport.

Also Read: Venue Announced for Cricket at the 2028 LA Olympics

What is the Squad Size & Athlete Quotas for LA28 Olympics Cricket

Cricket’s Olympic debut will be in the form of a short-form, high-intensity tournament with six teams in men’s and women’s divisions. Here are some important details:

🧍‍♂️ 90 athletes quota per tournament

🏏 15-player teams

🥇 6 teams per gender competing for medals

This means there will be a lot of competitive action throughout the tournament.

Format & Fixtures: For LA28 Olympics cricket

Most days will consist of two T20 matches, similar to the intensity of a global franchise event such as the IPL or The Hundred. As there will only be six teams per category, the framework is likely to involve:

Group Stage Round-Robin:

Top Teams to Semi-Final:

Bronze and Gold Medal Finals:

The final schedule is due to be released in the next year or so.

Although the dates and venue are set, LA28 cricket qualification criteria have not yet been established. The International Cricket Council (ICC) is anticipated to look at the format and qualification pathway at an Annual Conference in Singapore after July 17, 2025.

Both fans and federations are waiting to see if Olympic participants will be determined by world rankings, regional qualification or a combination of the two.