Los Angeles Begins Construction on Olympic Cricket Stadium
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Los Angeles on April 22–23, 2026, officials and sports leaders broke ground on a dedicated cricket venue at the Fairplex Grounds in Pomona ahead of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. International Cricket Council chair Jay Shah and CEO Sanjog Gupta joined Los Angeles Knight Riders and Fairplex representatives to mark the start of construction for the Olympic cricket stadium.
The groundbreaking, held this week, follows the LAKR stadium announcement in March and occurs after the International Olympic Committee approved cricket's inclusion for LA28. Organizers said the venue will serve as the Knight Riders' home ground and host Olympic matches, aiming to expand participation, visibility, and legacy initiatives for cricket in the United States by 2028.
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Timeline
- 1. 1900 - Cricket last contested at the Olympic Games.
- 2. IOC formally approved cricket's inclusion for Los Angeles 2028 (prior to 2026).
- 3. March 2026 - Los Angeles Knight Riders announced stadium plans for Pomona.
- 4. 22–23 April 2026 - Groundbreaking held at Fairplex Grounds in Pomona for the Olympic cricket venue.
- 5. 2028 - Venue scheduled to host cricket matches during the Los Angeles Olympic Games and serve as LAKR home base.
Why it matters
Cricket's return to the Olympics after 128 years means more sports variety for viewers. If you're a cricket fan, you'll finally see your sport on the world stage. And if you're new to cricket, it's a chance to learn and enjoy a global game.
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