Summer Olympics Countdown
Track the official countdown to the **Opening Ceremony** of the next Olympic Summer Games.
The 2028 Summer Olympics
**Host City:** Los Angeles, California, USA
**Opening Ceremony:** Friday, July 14th, 2028
**Closing Ceremony:** July 30th, 2028
The Quadrennial Cycle of the Summer Games
The Summer Olympic Games are held every **four years** and are the world's foremost multi-sport event. The current scheduling means they occur on the **first year** following the Winter Games. The Summer Olympics are renowned for featuring traditional track, field, water, and team sports.
Host City Selection and Date Setting
The host city is selected by the **International Olympic Committee (IOC)** several years in advance. The dates are typically set for the middle of the Summer (late July to mid-August) to ensure fair weather for the wide variety of outdoor events. The entire event traditionally lasts for **16 days**, concluding with a spectacular Closing Ceremony.
Upcoming Host Cities and Dates
Planning is already well underway for several future events:
- **2028 Games:** Hosted by **Los Angeles, USA**. This will be the third time Los Angeles has hosted the Summer Games (previous years: 1932, 1984).
- **2032 Games:** Hosted by **Brisbane, Australia**. This marks the third time Australia will host the Summer Games (previous years: Melbourne 1956, Sydney 2000).