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what olympic events will be in okc

Oklahoma City is set to host two official Olympic sports for the LA28 Summer Games: canoe slalom and softball, with all Olympic competitions taking place in 2028 rather than 2026. These events will be held in existing OKC venues that are being used heavily in the lead‑up years for major international competitions like the 2026 ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships.

What Olympic events will be in OKC?

  • Canoe slalom (all Olympic canoe slalom events will be run on the whitewater course in Oklahoma City during LA28).
  • Softball (the Olympic softball tournament is also scheduled to be played in Oklahoma City during the LA28 Games).

In terms of timing, current schedules show:

  • Canoe slalom in Oklahoma City: July 14–22, 2028.
  • Softball in Oklahoma City: July 23–29, 2028.

Why OKC is getting Olympic events

  • Oklahoma City’s RIVERSPORT Rapids is an Olympic‑caliber whitewater center that has already hosted U.S. Olympic Team Trials and will host the 2026 ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships, making it a natural choice for Olympic canoe slalom.
  • The city is also a long‑time hub for elite softball, with established facilities and fan base that LA28 is leveraging instead of building new venues elsewhere.

Related events leading up to 2028

  • 2025: ICF Canoe Slalom Super Cup scheduled in OKC, featuring international athletes and serving as a test for the Olympic venue.
  • 2026: ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships and ICF Congress in Oklahoma City, expected to bring athletes from around 60 countries as a preview of LA28 competition levels.

Tickets and planning

  • Key date ranges already announced include a ticket‑draw registration window from January to March 2026, and local presale time slots in early April 2026 for Oklahoma City Olympic events.
  • The LA28 Olympics, with events split between Los Angeles and Oklahoma City, are scheduled from July 14–30, 2028, with all OKC events falling within that window.

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