PORT OF LOS ANGELES TO HOST 2028 OLYMPIC SAILING EVENTS
LA28 Announces Final Venue Plans for Sailing Competitions Shared Between Host City of Los Angeles and Venue City of Long Beach
June 30, 2025 – The Olympic and Paralympic Games 2028 (LA28) announced today that the Port of Los Angeles will be one of two venues to host 2028 Olympic sailing events. LA28 cited the favorable racing conditions and optimal spectator viewing opportunities offered by the Port’s location. Belmont Shore in the City of Long Beach was also confirmed to host several sailing events during the 2028 Games.
The Port of Los Angeles will host six boat events: Men’s and Women’s Dinghy, Men’s and Women’s Skiff, Mixed Dinghy and Mixed Multihull. Belmont Shore will host four board events: Men’s and Women’s Windsurfing, and Men’s and Women’s Kite.
The announcement marks an historic moment for the Port of Los Angeles. Almost a century ago, it hosted the 1932 Olympic sailing events in its Outer Harbor, with Long Beach doing the same for the 1984 Games. The LA28 Games will continue the sailing event legacy for both venues.
“After close coordination with the Cities of Los Angeles and Long Beach, along with collaboration from World Sailing, we are excited about the opportunity to utilize two of the best locations along the Pacific coastline for sailing competitions in 2028,” said LA28 Chief Executive Officer Reynold Hoover. “We look forward to hosting the world's best sailors in our iconic Host City of LA and the Venue City of Long Beach as both locations prepare to stage unforgettable events.”
“Sailing has a long history in our city and San Pedro will shine on the world stage,” said Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. “We look forward to welcoming the world’s best sailors to compete in these exciting events. I want to thank Councilmember McOsker and all of the partners for coming together as we continue to prepare for the 2020 Games.”
“I’m thrilled that the LA Harbor and San Pedro will host sailing competitions during the 2028 Olympic Games! It’s important that these Games are a success, not just for our city, but for the world," said Los Angeles City Councilmember Tim McOsker. “I’m grateful to the LA28 committee and to the passionate sailing advocates from the One five and beyond who helped make this possible. “I look forward to working with LA28 to ensure that the Games uplift the sports, inspire fans, highlight the immense talent of the athletes, and showcase the very best of the LA Harbor and the City of Los Angeles on the global stage."
“The Port of Los Angeles is honored to host multiple sailing events during the 2028 Olympic Games,” said Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka. “We look forward to the ongoing partnership with LA28 as we prepare to bring the world’s greatest athletes to America’s Port.”
To optimize viewership opportunities for the sport and its dedicated fanbase, as well as media and broadcast coverage, the events will be staged consecutively with the boards first up at Belmont Shore in Long Beach, followed by the boat racing portion of the sailing competition at the Port of Los Angeles. The two venues are approximately 10 miles from each other. More information regarding the 2028 competition schedule for all Olympic sports will be released this summer.
The LA28 Games will mark Los Angeles’ third time hosting the Olympic Games and the first time hosting the Paralympic Games. The city previously hosted the 1984 and 1932 Olympics. The LA28 Games are independently operated by a privately funded, non-profit organization with revenue from corporate partners, licensing agreements, hospitality and ticketing programs and a significant contribution from the International Olympic Committee.