Cricket Qualification Pathway Finalized for LA Olympics 2028

Cricket will make its official return to the Olympic Games with the LA 2028 event, marking a comeback after more than a century. This announcement has sparked excitement among cricket fans worldwide, who see it as a major opportunity to boost the sport's global presence.

Event Details and Venue

The International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed key details about the tournament. Both men's and women's competitions will feature six teams each. Matches are scheduled to start on July 12, 2028, at the new Fairgrounds Stadium, located about 50 kilometers from Los Angeles.

Qualification System

The qualification system ensures wide international representation. Each of the five regions—Asia, Africa, Europe, Oceania, and the Americas—will have one top-ranked team qualify automatically. The sixth spot in each category will be decided through a global qualifying tournament.

The United States, as the host nation, receives automatic entry.
Direct qualifiers include India (Asia), Australia (Oceania), South Africa (Africa), USA (Americas), and Great Britain or England (Europe).
One final berth will be determined by the global qualifiers.

"The cricket tournament at LA 2028 will feature six teams each in the men’s and women’s categories, with matches scheduled to commence on July 12, 2028."

"The qualification framework is designed to ensure broad international representation."

Cricket's return to the Olympics represents a significant step in expanding the sport's reach and popularity worldwide.

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ProPakistani — 2025-11-08