Cricket enthusiasts around the globe have received major updates regarding the historic return of the sport to the Olympic stage at the Los Angeles Olympics 2028. The International Cricket Council has officially confirmed the host nations for the final qualification tournaments that will decide the remaining spots for the upcoming global multi-sport event. The final decisions regarding these host countries were approved during a crucial meeting held in Bali. This upcoming event marks a monumental milestone as cricket returns to the Olympic roster for the first time since the year 1900.
Bangladesh And USA To Host Qualifiers
According to the official information released by the ICC, the final qualification tournament for the men's category ahead of the Los Angeles Olympics 2028 will take place in Bangladesh. The matches for the men's tournament are scheduled to run from February 5 to February 13, 2028. Following that, attention will shift to the women's category, with the United States hosting the women's qualifier from February 26 to March 5, 2028.
Both of these upcoming tournaments will serve as the final opportunity for national teams to secure their coveted berths in the main Olympic competition. A total of eight teams will compete in each qualification tournament, divided evenly into two groups consisting of four teams each. This format ensures that a total of 13 matches will be played in each tournament. During the group stage, every team will face the other three opponents in its respective group once. The top-performing teams from both groups will then advance directly to the final, where the winner of the championship clash will grab the ultimate qualification ticket for the Olympics.
Decisions On T20 World Cup 2028 Qualifiers
The ICC has also provided vital details concerning the qualification round for the 2028 Men's T20 World Cup. A total of 16 teams will participate in the qualifiers to secure their places in the main tournament. These crucial encounters will be staged during the first quarter of 2028, which is roughly six months prior to the commencement of the T20 World Cup hosted jointly in Australia and New Zealand. The 2028 Men's T20 World Cup is officially slated to run from October 12 to November 12. However, the governing body has not yet released any details regarding the venues for the 2027 Men's ODI World Cup qualifiers.
India Secured Hosting Rights For Two Major Tournaments
In addition to these announcements, the ICC has finalized the complete calendar for men's cricket tournaments running right up to the year 2035. India has secured the hosting rights for two major ICC tournaments during this cycle. The nation has been awarded the sole hosting rights for the 2029 Champions Trophy, while India and Bangladesh will jointly co-host the 2031 Men's ODI World Cup.
