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Cricket’s LA28 Olympic Games qualification process outlined

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 1:20 PM

Last updated Jun 29, 2026

Cricket’s LA28 Olympic Games qualification process outlined
Summary

Cricket will return to the Olympics at the LA28 Games, featuring men's and women's T20 events. Six teams will compete in each event, with Australia, Great Britain, India, and South Africa already qualifying through the ongoing Women's T20 World Cup 2026. The remaining finalists will be determined by ICC T20I rankings and an ICC Olympics Qualifier in 2027, which will feature eight teams. The USA has a chance to qualify as hosts if they rank in the top 15 by the end of 2026. The tournament format will consist of two groups of three, leading to gold and bronze medal matches.

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  • •Men's and women's T20 cricket to feature at LA28 Games.
  • •Australia, Great Britain, India, and South Africa have qualified.
  • •Final spots will be decided by T20I rankings and a 2027 qualifier.
  • •USA can qualify as hosts via T20I rankings.
  • •ICC aims for balanced global representation in the competition.
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  • 1:20 PMYahoo Sports — Explained: LA28 Olympic Games qualifiers and qualification format for all participating teams
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With cricket finally being an event at the Olympics in two years, here's a look at how the qualification process goes.

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