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Australia's Damian Hough curates LA 2028 Olympic cricket venue

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 3:36 AM

Last updated Jul 16, 2026

Australia's Damian Hough curates LA 2028 Olympic cricket venue

Summary

The Knight Riders Cricket Ground in Pomona, Los Angeles, opened as the venue for T20 cricket in the 2028 Olympic Games. The facility, built in under 70 days for $21 million, hosted its first competitive match earlier this month. As a key figure in its development, Australian curator Damian Hough, known for his expertise in drop-in pitches, was instrumental in preparing the playing surface. This venue marks cricket's Olympic return after 128 years, with T20 competitions planned for men's and women's teams. The ground is expected to expand to a permanent 15,000-seat stadium by the Olympics.

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•Knight Riders Cricket Ground opened for LA 2028 Olympics
•Damian Hough is the head curator and pitch consultant
•First match held earlier this month
•Venue to be expanded to 15,000 seats
•T20 competitions planned for six nations each

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3:36 AMYahoo Sports — From City of Churches to City of Angels: Meet the Aussie curator behind the LA 2028 Olympic cricket venue

What they're saying

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Olympic T20 cricket is a step closer to reality following the official opening of the venue for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games - and an Australian has played a central role in making it happen.
— Yahoo Sports

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