Oklahoma City recently marked 1,000 days until the 2028 Summer Olympics and showcased the city's readiness and its commitment to providing a world-class hosting experience as part of the LA28 Olympic Games. LA28 will bring the Olympic and Paralympic Games to Los Angeles in 2028, uniting more than 15,000 of the world’s top athletes in a celebration of sport, culture and human potential.
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Oklahoma City leaders are preparing for one of the biggest moments in the city’s history—staging official events for the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics.
As we count down the three-year mark until the LA 28 Olympic Games, excitement is rising not only in Los Angeles but also right here in greater Oklahoma City. The Olympic spirit is set to shine brightly in our community, as we prepare to stage softball and canoe slalom competitions, underscoring Oklahoma City's commitment to sports excellence and community engagement.
Oklahoma City has been named the No. 1 Best Big City to Live for the 2025–26 U.S. News and World Report rankings, underscoring the metro’s national rise as a destination for both opportunity and quality of life.
Mayor David Holt appeared in recent national interviews with the New York Stock Exchange and Forbes to discuss the rapid growth of Oklahoma City and its current role on the national and international stage.
The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber announced leadership for executing Oklahoma City’s efforts to stage two sports in the Los Angeles Olympics 2028. As Oklahoma City’s selection to stage both Canoe Slalom and Softball became official earlier this month, the planning efforts began to move full force ahead. The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber is the entity working directly with LA28 to coordinate this effort.
The Oklahoma City Council unanimously approved a resolution supporting the city’s role in hosting Canoe Slalom and Softball during the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
