Olympic Q-Series sports programme confirmed for Orlando, ahead of the LA28 Olympics

The sports programme for each stop of the Olympic Q-Series has been confirmed, with Orlando, Tokyo, Shanghai, and Montreal set to stage a dynamic mix of team and individual sports on the road to the LA28 Olympic Games.

The International Olympic Committee has announced the sports program for each stop of the Olympic Q-Series 2028, with Tokyo, Shanghai, Montreal and Orlando set to stage a dynamic mix of team and individual sports on the road to the LA28 Olympic Games.

Each city will host four sports, with the series concluding in Orlando from June 8-11, 2028.

The only U.S. stop in the series, Orlando will host Beach Volleyball, Climbing, Flag Football, and Skateboarding (Park).

Tokyo

The Series will open in Tokyo from 4 to 7 May 2028, with the Japanese capital staging 3x3 basketball, BMX freestyle, climbing and skateboarding (park and street).

Shanghai

One week later, the Olympic Q-Series will move to Shanghai from 11 to 14 May 2028, where athletes will compete in 3x3 basketball, beach volleyball, BMX freestyle and climbing.

 Montreal

The North American leg will begin in Montreal from 1 to 4 June 2028. The Canadian stop will feature flag football, beach volleyball, BMX freestyle and skateboarding (park).

Orlando

The Series will conclude in Orlando from 8 to 11 June 2028, with the US stop hosting flag football, beach volleyball, climbing and skateboarding (park).

How will the Olympic Q-Series build on the success of the previous qualification events? 

The decision to elevate and expand the Olympic Q-Series builds on the strong success of the inaugural Olympic  Qualifier Series in 2024.  Events in Shanghai and Budapest (Hungary)  demonstrated the effectiveness of the concept, bringing together multiple sports in compact, festival-style urban settings that delivered the highest level of competition, significant spectator attendance, exciting partner activations and substantial global broadcast and digital engagement. 

By bringing six sports together in one series across multiple cities, the Olympic Q-Series makes the road to the Games easier to follow, more visible and more exciting for fans and athletes alike. 

Further details on the Olympic Q-Series 2028 – including ticketing, and broadcasting for each stop – will be confirmed at a later date. 

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