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Delivering a Games for All

“The 2028 Games are an opportunity to reimagine our infrastructure, strengthen community resilience, and expand opportunity for all Angelenos — a true ‘Games for All’. This is my Vision for the 2028 Games — an LA made better for all Angelenos. We will accelerate street projects, streamline City processes and permitting requirements, and make sure that we are taking advantage of the economic impact when we welcome the world. L.A. will shine on the world stage.” -- Mayor Karen Bass

The City In Action

Mayor Karen Bass joined by Councilmember Traci Park, a Play LA ambassador, and Metro CEO Stephanie Wiggins at an outdoor stage in Venice Beach. Mayor Bass is seated while presenting a signed Executive Directive to the audience, while the members around her applaud and smile. Behind them are the U.S. flag, the California state flag, the Los Angeles city flag and palm trees on a sunny day
Executive Directive 16

Executive Directive 16

A group of people stand behind a table outdoors, applauding Mayor Karen Bass seated at the table holding up an open, signed proclamation at the ADA 35th Anniversary & Paralympics Event.
Host City Accessibility Commitment

Host City Accessibility Commitment

Go for Gold

A large, sunlit room with floor-to-ceiling windows where many people sit at small round tables, talking in pairs or small groups. Participants are engaged in conversations and reviewing papers at the 2025 Procure LA Summit.

Business and Workforce Resources

A flyer headed with the seal of the City of Los Angeles and text reading ‘Karen Bass, Mayor of Los Angeles.’ Large headline reads: ‘Business Opportunities for Major Events and Beyond.’ Body text reads: ‘Los Angeles will welcome the world for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Olympic & Paralympic Games. These major events will generate billions of dollars in economic output and millions of dollars in procurement opportunities for businesses. Now is the time to establish a presence in the City of LA
Procurement PortalContracting
All procurement opportunities for major events will be posted on the City’s public-facing portal, Regional Alliance Marketplace for Procurement (RAMP).

Mayor Bass launched ProcureLA to help small businesses compete for contracting opportunities through a free webinar series and 1-on-1 counseling

Business NavigatorProviding Capital

The Mayor’s Office of Business and Economic Development created the LA Business Navigator to support small businesses at business.lacity.gov. 

The Mayor’s Office of Business and Economic Development also created the City Contract Financing Program for professional services  to provide working capital to small businesses while they secure contracts with the City of Los Angeles.

NetworkingBusiness Assistance

The Mayor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, along with partner organizations, hosts a series of business and procurement-focused events. Find upcoming events by signing up for the monthly newsletter.

BusinessSource Centers provide various cost-effective tools to make their businesses a success. Services are provided at NO COST to LA City business owners and resident entrepreneurs.

Get Involved

Sign Up For the 2028 Games Ticket Registration Flyer - Sign up for ticket Registration at la28.org

LA28 Volunteer Application

A graphic titled ‘SHINE LA’ with a yellow sun icon above photos of volunteers of different ages working together in Los Angeles neighborhoods, including planting trees, cleaning up public spaces, and community outreach. Text reads: ‘Together, LA Shines.’ Additional text reads: ‘Shine LA strengthens communities by bringing Angelenos together from across the city to beautify LA neighborhoods -- from tree planting, utility box painting, loose litter pick-up to educational programming on composting --

Shine LA

News Highlights

A group of adults and youth pose together at an outdoor adaptive archery range. Several participants use wheelchairs and hold archery equipment, standing and seated alongside coaches and volunteers wearing USA archery jerseys. Behind them are three large archery targets and a vertical banner reading ‘Play LA Youth Adaptive Sports Program,’ highlighting year-round programming and free registration. The group smiles for a photo under a covered structure, reflecting an inclusive adaptive sports event.

1 Million Enrollments in PlayLA

PlayLA is one way that 2028 Games are supporting Mayor Bass’ vision of ensuring that Angelenos across the City benefit from the Games. Play LA is operated by the Department of Recreation and Parks and funded by a $160 million investment from LA28 and the International Olympic Committee. The funding allows greater access to youth sports programming by providing enhanced sports programs and steeply discounted — and in some cases free — enrollment. 

Mayor Bass joined by LA28 CEO Reynold Hoover and Olympic and Paralympic Athletes stand in front of a bright yellow electric school bus parked outdoors on a sunny day. A banner on the side of the bus reads ‘Highland’ and displays the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic logos with American flags. The bus has a red stop sign extended on its side and green wheel accents, indicating it is an electric vehicle.

Highland Fleets Partnership

For the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, 500 zero-emission, electric school buses from local districts that would otherwise take a break from their routes during the summer will be repurposed to assist in transport operations during the Games. Mayor Bass and LA28 are committed to minimizing the environmental footprint of Games operations and delivering a sustainable event that leaves a lasting positive impact on Los Angeles. 

Q. Who is organizing the 2028 Games? 

LA28 is the non-profit organization responsible for planning, financing, and executing the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. LA28 works directly with the City of Los Angeles, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and International Paralympic Committee (IPC).

Q. What is the City’s role in the 2028 Games?

The City of Los Angeles is the Host City of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Selected by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and International Paralympic Committee (IPC), Los Angeles is the central point for events, athlete housing, and community celebrations. The City provides essential services and leads city coordination while partnering with LA28.

Q. How will the City benefit from hosting the 2028 Games?

The Los Angeles region is anticipating nearly $18 Billion in economic activity and 90,000 job opportunities as a direct result of hosting the 2028 Games. Beyond economic impact, the City of Los Angeles believes that the Games are more than a summer spectacle; they can be a catalyst to reimagine civic infrastructure, strengthen community resilience, and expand opportunity for all Angelenos — a “Games for All.” Powered by art, culture, and play, this vision will continue to strengthen the city long after 2028 with neighborhoods activated, civic spaces reimagined, and a renewed sense of belonging and stewardship felt across every corner.

Q. How is Mayor Bass ensuring the success of the 2028 Games?

Mayor Bass created the Office of Major Events to oversee the delivery of a safe, successful, and fiscally responsible 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Mayor Bass also signed Executive Directive 16 to streamline city preparations. To ensure equity across all Games efforts, Mayor Bass hired the City’s first Accessibility Chief in the Office of Major Events and signed an Accessibility Commitment. Mayor Bass is preparing L.A.’s local workforce, small, and historically underutilized businesses through tailored programming, and continues to build a strong civic volunteer corps through ShineLA.

Q. How can I get involved or learn more?

To secure tickets, find event details, and sign up to volunteer with LA28, visit https://la28.org/en.html.

To access business resources, visit https://business.lacity.gov/. (All procurement opportunities will be posted on RAMP-LA, register at https://www.rampla.org/s/).

To find volunteer opportunities with the City and help make L.A. shine, visit, https://volunteer.lacity.gov/.

To plan your trip, visit https://www.discoverlosangeles.com/.

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