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2028 Olympics: Basketball Games Start Early in LA

8/22/2025

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Basketball games at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics will start on July 12, prior to the opening ceremony on July 14.
FIBA announced three games on July 12 and July 13, with no games scheduled before noon.
All basketball events will take place at the Intuit Dome, opening in August 2024.
Other sports, such as field hockey and soccer, will also commence before the opening ceremony.
The U.S. women's team seeks its ninth consecutive gold medal, while both U.S. teams hold current titles.

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Basketball games at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics will start on July 12, prior to the opening ceremony on July 14.
FIBA announced three games on July 12 and July 13, with no games scheduled before noon.
All basketball events will take place at the Intuit Dome, opening in August 2024.
Other sports, such as field hockey and soccer, will also commence before the opening ceremony.
The U.S. women's team seeks its ninth consecutive gold medal, while both U.S. teams hold current titles.