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Cricket's Historic Return to the Olympics Set for 2028 in Los Angeles

Cricket will make its Olympic comeback in 2028, with the ICC and IOC confirming the qualification pathway for the tournament in Los Angeles. Great Britain has already qualified.

Editorial Staff · 2026-06-29 · 1 MIN READ
Cricket's Historic Return to the Olympics Set for 2028 in Los Angeles

Cricket is poised to return to the Olympic stage for the first time since 1900, as confirmed by the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

The qualification pathway for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles has been officially outlined, paving the way for teams to compete.

Notably, Great Britain has already secured a spot in the upcoming tournament, marking a significant moment for the sport's Olympic history.

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Update at 12:42 UTC on 2026-06-29

Sky Sports reported The International Cricket Council (ICC) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) have confirmed the qualification pathway for cricket's historic return to the Olympics at the 2028 games in Los Angeles, with Great Britain qualified for.

Sources: Sky Sports