The IFSC is pleased to confirm the competition schedule for Climbing at the Olympic Games LA28 (LA28), marking another significant step in the sport’s Olympic journey. Events will take place from 24 to 29 July 2028 at the Long Beach Climbing Theater, part of the Long Beach Zone.

The LA28 programme will take place over six competition days, the same total as at Paris 2024, but with a brand-new format. For the first time in Olympic history, the three Climbing disciplines — Boulder, Lead, and Speed — will each be held as separate medal events for men and women, marking a major milestone in the sport’s evolution on the Olympic stage.

COMPETITION SCHEDULE

The schedule for the Climbing competitions at LA28 will be as follows:

Monday, 24 July:
9:30 – Men’s Boulder semi-final
13:45 – Men’s Speed qualification
13:45 – Women’s Speed qualification

Tuesday, 25 July:
9:15 – Women’s Boulder semi-final
18:45 – Men’s Lead semi-final

Wednesday, 26 July:
9:00 – Men’s Speed final
9:00 – Women’s Speed final
18:45 – Women’s Lead semi-final

Thursday, 27 July:
9:00 – Men’s Boulder final

Friday, 28 July:
9:00 – Women’s Boulder final
13:45 – Men’s Lead final

Saturday, 29 July:
9:30 – Women’s Lead final

SIX MEDAL EVENTS AND A RECORD ATHLETE QUOTA

Climbing will award six Olympic gold medals in Los Angeles – two more than at Paris 2024 and triple the number from its debut at Tokyo 2020.

The number of athletes will also reach a new high, with 76 climbers set to compete in Los Angeles, compared to 68 at Paris 2024 and 40 at Tokyo 2020, reflecting Climbing’s growing popularity and recognition within the Olympic movement.

LONG BEACH CLIMBING THEATER TO HOST ALL EVENTS

All Olympic Climbing competitions will be held at the Long Beach Climbing Theater, one of the venues located within the Long Beach Zone. Nested along the Southern California coastline, the venue will also host Para Climbing events during the Paralympic Games, providing a shared, iconic setting for both Olympic and Paralympic athletes in the summer of 2028.