Dataset
Olympics 2028 LA
Sports added to the LA 2028 Olympic programme
The five sports added to the Los Angeles 2028 Summer Olympic programme by the IOC, with their competition format and international governing body. Flag football and squash make their Olympic debuts; lacrosse, cricket and baseball/softball return after long absences. Compiled by The Sports Rise from IOC and federation announcements.
| Sport | Format | Governing body | Olympic status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flag football | 5-on-5 | IFAF | New for 2028 |
| Lacrosse | Sixes | World Lacrosse | Returning (last contested 1908) |
| Cricket | T20 | ICC | Returning (last contested 1900) |
| Baseball/Softball | Standard | WBSC | Returning (last contested 2020) |
| Squash | Singles | World Squash Federation | Olympic debut |
Source: IOC & international federations · Compiled by The Sports Rise.