Key details from the schedule (dates include rest days):
- Early-start team sports: As tradition, baseball, cricket, football, handball, field hockey, and rugby sevens will kick off first on July 12—two days before the opening ceremony.
- Extended competitions: Basketball (5×5) leads with an 18-day run (July 12–30), followed by field hockey (17 days) and handball (16 days).
- Shorter events: Trampoline gymnastics (July 20) and surfing (July 15–18) have the briefest schedules, at 1 and 4 days respectively.
- Oklahoma City events: Canoe slalom (July 14–22, 9 days) and softball (July 23–29, 7 days) will be held outside LA.
This schedule offers early planning tools for fans and athletes, balancing long-running team sports with compact individual events. As preparations advance, the 2028 Games are taking shape—blending tradition with the logistical demands of a global multi-sport event.