In exactly 2 years from now, the next Olympiad will start in Los Angeles, USA! Twelve female and twelve male teams, involving the best hockey athletes, will battle it out for a historic Olympic medal!
Underlining this milestone, FIH President Tayyab Ikram said: “As we celebrate two years to go until the LA28 Olympic Games, we are looking forward as a sport to be part of one of the world’s greatest celebrations of sport. The Olympic Games represent the very best of humanity – excellence, friendship, and respect – and LA28 promises to be an unforgettable edition.
For our athletes, it will be an unforgettable opportunity to compete on the biggest sporting stage in the world and inspire millions. For our fans, it will be a spectacular occasion to experience the passion, energy, and unique spirit of hockey as part of the Olympic programme.
We are delighted to contribute to the success of LA28 alongside our partners across the Olympic movement. As the countdown continues, we look forward to welcoming the world to Los Angeles and celebrating an Olympic Games that will inspire future generations and leave a lasting legacy for sport.”
Participating teams
Four participating teams are already known: both US teams – as hosts – as well as the Netherlands (women) and Belgium (men) as winners of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2025-26 season.
The remaining ten participating teams per gender will result from the following events:
- FIH Hockey Pro League: the highest placed nation in the FIH Hockey Pro League Season 2026-27 will qualify; if the same team that wins the 2025-26 Season also wins the 2026-27 Season, the runner up of the 2026-27 Season will qualify
- Continental Championships*: the highest placed team in each of the five continental championships that is not already qualified as host or through the FIH Hockey Pro League will qualify; should the nations that qualified through the FIH Hockey Pro League be the highest placed in their continental championships, the next highest placed nation in such continental championship will qualify**
- FIH Olympic Qualification Tournaments: there will be four tournaments (two per gender) consisting of eight teams each, held in early 2028; the top two teams in each tournament will qualify and therefore complete the line-up of participating teams
Hockey has been an Olympic sport since 1908. The Netherlands won both Gold medals at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
*The Continental Championships include:
- African Games (scheduled in 2027)
- 20th Pan American Games (scheduled in 2027)
- 20th Asian Games (scheduled in 2026)
- EuroHockey Championship (scheduled in 2027)
- Oceania Cup (scheduled in 2027)
**Should the USA win the 20th Pan American Games in 2027, the second placed nation will not subsequently qualify; instead, the quota place will be allocated through the FIH Olympic Qualification Tournaments
Venue
Located just outside downtown Los Angeles, Carson Field, which is adjacent to the world-renowned venue that serves as the home of the LA Galaxy football team, will be transformed into a state-of-the-art hockey venue, equipped to host thrilling matches, vibrant fan activations, and moments that will shape the next chapter of Olympic hockey history.
“Made for Hockey. Made for LA”
On Olympic Day (23 June), the International Hockey Federation (FIH) launched its global campaign for the 2028 Olympics, namely “Made for Hockey. Made for LA”. This inspiring campaign celebrates the journey behind sporting excellence and highlights the people who continuously shape and strengthen the game of hockey – from elite athletes and teams to fans, volunteers and local communities.
General Public Tickets
All information about LA28 ticketing is available here andon Tickets.LA28.org.
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Olympic Hospitality Packages
In addition to individual tickets, curated ticket-inclusive hospitality packages are available from LA28’s Official Hospitality Provider, On Location. All information is available on https://hospitality.la28.org
Volunteering
Interested in playing an active role in the success of LA28 by becoming a volunteer? Applications start today! All information is available on https://la28.org/en/volunteer.html
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