The countdown to the Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028 has already begun to take shape with one of the most significant announcements of the new Olympic cycle. The International Olympic Committee has confirmed that Tokyo, Shanghai, Montreal, and Orlando will host the renewed Olympic Q Series in 2028, an expanded circuit designed to bring urban and next-generation sports even closer to millions of fans around the world. The project represents a new step in the transformation of the Olympic Movement, embracing more dynamic formats, global venues, and immersive experiences for younger audiences.
The Olympic Q Series, formerly known as the Olympic Qualification Series, will take place between May and June 2028 and will feature disciplines such as 3×3 basketball, beach volleyball, BMX freestyle, sport climbing, flag football, and skateboarding. Beyond competition, the event aims to become a cultural and social platform where sport, music, and entertainment come together in iconic cities. According to IOC President Kirsty Coventry, this new structure will increase athletes’ visibility and strengthen fans’ connection to the road to Los Angeles 2028.
Tokyo and Shanghai will open a tour driven by Olympic innovation
The first stop of the Olympic Q Series will be held in Tokyo from May 4 to 7, 2028, in a city closely linked to the recent growth of urban sports within the Olympic program. It was at Tokyo 2020 that disciplines such as skateboarding, BMX freestyle, and sport climbing made their Olympic debut, marking a historic transformation in the identity of the Games. The return of these sports to the Japanese capital symbolizes the continuation of an effort to connect with new generations of athletes and spectators.
Just one week later, the series will arrive in Shanghai from May 11 to 14. The Chinese city played a key role in the inaugural edition of the Q Series in 2024 and is once again positioning itself as one of the world’s major sporting stages. Shanghai’s selection also reflects Asia’s growing influence within the contemporary Olympic ecosystem, particularly in urban sports and entertainment-driven formats that blend spectacle, youth culture, and elite competition.
Montreal and Orlando will bring the Q Series to the heart of North America
In June, the circuit will cross the Pacific to land in Montreal from June 1 to 4. The Canadian city will regain Olympic prominence by reopening the historic 1976 Olympic Park to a new generation of athletes. The symbolism of the venue is unmistakable: a space built for the Olympic Games of the last century will once again become the epicenter of disciplines that represent the future of Olympism. There, tradition and innovation will coexist in a format designed to bring sport closer to fans through more engaging and participatory experiences.
The final stop will take place in Orlando from June 8 to 11, 2028, in the final stretch before the Olympic Games. The U.S. city will serve as the last major showcase for athletes seeking to secure direct qualification to Los Angeles 2028, in a moment of maximum competitive intensity and media exposure. The inclusion of sports such as flag football, which will make its official Olympic debut in Los Angeles, also reflects the IOC’s intention to adapt the Olympic program to sports with strong youth appeal and significant global potential.
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