Baseball will be part of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, with competition scheduled from July 13 through July 19. All matches will be staged at Dodger Stadium, the iconic venue that has long been synonymous with the sport on the West Coast.
A stadium steeped in history
Dodger Stadium, perched in the Chavez Ravine neighborhood of Los Angeles, can seat roughly 56,000 fans and offers sweeping views of downtown and the San Gabriel Mountains. The ballpark, the oldest MLB venue on the West Coast, first hosted Olympic baseball as a demonstration sport in 1984, when future MLB stars such as Mark McGwire, Barry Larkin and Will Clark competed. The United States fell to Japan in that final, and longtime Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda remains a beloved figure associated with the venue.
Beyond its athletic pedigree, the stadium has been a cultural landmark, having welcomed performances by Elton John, Michael Jackson and a host of contemporary artists including Beyoncé, Lady Gaga and the Jonas Brothers. Its unique setting — carved into a ravine and framed by mountains — has made it a favorite backdrop for major events.
Getting to the venue is straightforward. Fans can reach Dodger Stadium via the Metro A Line to Chinatown, the J Line to Union Station or the Harbor Gateway Transit Center, or the dedicated Line 4 bus that drops riders near Sunset Boulevard. The stadium lies about 20 miles from Los Angeles International Airport, a 40‑minute drive, and is just six miles from the LA Memorial Coliseum.
Ticket access follows a registration model managed by LA28. Prospective attendees must sign up at Tickets.LA28.org during designated windows, after which they receive a randomly assigned time slot. The next ticket drop is slated for August 10 to 20, 2026, and those who miss out will automatically be entered into subsequent draws. The process emphasizes fairness, giving each registrant an equal chance to secure seats for the Olympic baseball tournament.
Looking ahead
With a legacy that blends sport and entertainment, Dodger Stadium stands ready to add another chapter to its story when it hosts the Olympic baseball finals. The event will showcase the stadium’s enduring appeal while giving fans a chance to experience a historic venue on the world’s biggest stage.