T20 format of cricket included for Los Angeles 2028 Olympics

  • Cricket will return to the Olympics after 128 years, as the sport has been officially included in the T20 format at the Los Angeles 2028 Games.
  • Both the men's and women's tournaments will feature six teams, and the matches will be played at the temporary Fairgrounds Stadium in Pomona, California.
  • The tournament will begin on July 12, with the women's final on July 20 and the men's final on July 29.
  • A total of 180 players will participate, with each team allowed 15 players, and most match days will feature morning and evening double-headers.
  • Cricket last appeared at the Olympics during the 1900 Paris Olympic Games, with only one match played between Great Britain and France.
  • The chosen venue for Los Angeles 2028, the Fairgrounds Stadium, spans 500 acres and regularly hosts major events such as the Los Angeles County Fair.

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