Six Team Will Feature in Los Angeles Olympic 2028

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has officially approved the return of cricket to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games, featuring six men’s and six women’s T20 teams, each with 15 players. This decision marks a major milestone for the sport, which last appeared in the Olympics 128 years ago.

Shivam Last updated on April 12th, 2025 12:46 pm

Cricket is officially making a historic return to the Olympic Games at Los Angeles 2028, as confirmed by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on April 9, 2025. The sport will feature six teams each for men’s and women’s T20 tournaments, with a total athlete quota of 90 per gender. This marks cricket’s return to the Olympics after 128 years, its only prior appearance being at the 1900 Paris Games.

Key Highlights of Cricket at LA 2028 Olympics

Event: Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games
IOC Approval Date: April 9, 2025
Cricket Format: T20 format

Teams

6 teams in men’s tournament
6 teams in women’s tournament

Athlete Quota

90 men
90 women
15 players per squad
Venues: Yet to be confirmed
Match Schedule: To be finalized closer to the Games

Historical Context

Last Appearance of Cricket in Olympics: 1900 Paris Olympics
Match Played: One-off match between Great Britain and France
Gap Since Last Inclusion: 128 years

Additional Sports Added to LA 2028 Along with Cricket

Baseball/Softball
Flag Football
Lacrosse (Sixes)
Squash

Global Reaction

Several cricket stars and sporting personalities welcomed the announcement.
Excitement around the opportunity to compete for Olympic gold in cricket for the first time in the modern era.

Summary/Static	Details
Why in the news?	Six Team Will Feature in Los Angeles Olympic 2028
Olympic Edition	Los Angeles 2028
Sport	Cricket
Format	T20
IOC Approval Date	April 9, 2025
Men’s Teams	6
Women’s Teams	6
Athlete Quota	90 men, 90 women
Squad Size per Team	15 players
Last Olympic Appearance	1900 Paris Olympics