Three years to the opening ceremony of Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, organisers have given us the first glimpse at the Olympic competition schedule, highlighting a historic reshuffling of key events and the most ambitious sports line-up in Games history.

For the first time in three decades, the Summer Olympics will return to the United States, with Los Angeles hosting for the third time after 1932 and 1984. The 2028 Games are set to feature 844 ticketed events designed to maximise both domestic and international viewership.

Organisers revealed that the Opening Ceremony would take place on July 14, 2028, split between the LA Memorial Coliseum and SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. The Closing Ceremony is scheduled for July 30 at the Coliseum.

Track and field events will open the Games in a move departing from the order of events, with swimming moving to the second week, culminating in its finale on the penultimate day at the LA Olympic Stadium in Inglewood.

“The Olympic competition schedule has been meticulously developed to ensure the world’s best athletes can compete in LA,” LA28 CEO Reynold Hoover said in a statement.

“We are energised by today’s milestones and remain focused on the work ahead as the Road to 2028 continues.”

Organisers said the schedule would continue to be refined, with a more detailed breakdown to be released this year.