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Olympic Venue Capacity Growth
Projected seating capacity of the Pomona cricket venue by phase
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LA 2028: Olympic cricket venue 'on agenda' for IPL expansion into USA
The Olympic cricket stadium for LA 2028 could host Indian Premier League teams in the future as part of its global expansion plans, says Kolkata Knight Riders chief executive Venky Mysore.Construction has now started on the site at the Fairgrounds, officially known as Fairplex, in the southern Californian city of Pomona in readiness for cricket's return to the Games.The stadium will become the home to KKR's US franchise, Los Angeles Knight Riders and will host Major League Cricket (MLC) matches this July.It will be a modular venue built in three phases with capacity for 5,000 fans this year, rising to 8,500 in 2027 and then up to 15,000 for the six-team T20 tournament for LA 2028. Mysore also hopes the ground could eventually stage IPL exhibition fixtures as the competition looks to expand into the United States."Wouldn't that be wonderful?" he told BBC Sport. "The challenge is always player availability. Once the IPL season is over, everyone's calendars are packed and they're running in different directions."But the BCCI has talked about a couple of teams going out and playing exhibition games to grow cricket… so that's always on the agenda."The USA is widely regarded as the world's largest sports market and seen as a key growth area for cricket. Mysore said there had been "concrete proposals" from both the US and Canada to host IPL teams in the past, although neither have come to fruition."This is my 16th season with the IPL and we've tried every year, but somehow it hasn't happened," he explained."There's a real opportunity to piggyback on what's happening with MLC to grow the market further."When viewership goes up, it has a positive effect on things like media rights. It makes a lot of sense. But first things first – we have to deliver what we've started here."A major priority is ensuring the playing surface in Pomona meets elite standards, given the extra scrutiny on cricket's return to the Olympics after a 128-year hiatus. Matches at the last major men's tournament in the US, the 2024 Men's T20 World Cup which the country co-hosted, were played at a temporary venue in New York, where drop-in pitches and outfield conditions came in for heavy criticism.Organisers in California have built a traditional square using local clay and Tahoma turf harvested close to Pomona for eight pitches, along with a separate practice facility, allowing time for the surface to properly bed in before 2028."We made a decision from the get-go that we will not cut any corner...
Crickets Olympic comeback gains momentum as LA28 stadium ... - Mint
ICC Chairman Jay Shah described the development as a "major milestone" for the game and its estimated 2.5 billion followers worldwide, emphasising the significance of cricket's return to the Olympics after a 128-year absence.Crickets Olympic comeback gains momentum as LA28 stadium construction begins in CaliforniaLos Angeles (California) [USA], April 23 (ANI): The road to cricket's long-awaited return to the Olympic Games gathered pace on Wednesday as construction officially began on a dedicated venue in Pomona, California, ahead of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.The groundbreaking ceremony, held at the Fairplex Grounds in Los Angeles County, was hailed as a landmark moment by the International Cricket Council (ICC), which has been pushing to expand the sport's global footprint, according to ICC.ICC Chairman Jay Shah described the development as a "major milestone" for the game and its estimated 2.5 billion followers worldwide, emphasising the significance of cricket's return to the Olympics after a 128-year absence."Being part of the Olympic movement brings both pride and opportunity," Shah said, adding that the venue is expected to play a central role during the Games while leaving a lasting legacy for cricket in the United States.ICC Chief Executive Sanjog Gupta echoed the sentiment, calling the moment "ground-breaking" for both cricket and the Olympic movement. He highlighted the broader vision of growing the sport through increased accessibility, visibility, and institutional support.According to Gupta, cricket's inclusion in multi-sport events such as the Olympics marks the beginning of a new phase of global expansion, supported by rising participation levels and record engagement across ICC tournaments.The LA28 Olympics, scheduled from July 14 to 30, will feature T20 cricket competitions for both men and women, marking the sport's first Olympic appearance since the 1900 Olympic cricket match between Great Britain and France.The Pomona venue is also set to play a role in the build-up to the Games. It will host matches for the Major League Cricket, including fixtures involving the Los Angeles Knight Riders in early July, further strengthening cricket's presence in the American market.Officials believe that cricket's Olympic return could significantly boost its reach in non-traditional regions, particularly in the Americas, while inspiring a new generation of players and fans.The move is also expected to attract greater government backing and help narro...
Cricket at 2028 Olympics To Be Held At This IPL-Owned Franchise's Base
ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta on Thursday termed the "ground breaking" of the cricket venue for the 2028 Olympics as the fulfilment of a long awaited "promise".
LA 2028 Olympics cricket stadium construction begins in Pomona
Construction of a dedicated cricket stadium for the LA 2028 Olympics has begun in Pomona, marking a major milestone as the sport prepares for its return to the Games after 128 years.
