ICC confirms qualification for cricket's return at 2028 Olympics
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Last updated Jun 29, 2026

The International Cricket Council (ICC) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) have confirmed the qualification pathway for cricket's return to the Olympics at the 2028 games, scheduled to take place in Los Angeles. Great Britain has already qualified for the women's event. This announcement marks a significant development in cricket's Olympic status, which has not been featured since 1900. Further details on the men's qualification process are expected to be released in the coming months as countries prepare for the tournament.
- •Cricket will return to the Olympics in Los Angeles in 2028.
- •Great Britain qualifies for the women's cricket event.
- •ICC and IOC announced the qualification process.
- •Details on the men's qualification will follow later.
"The International Cricket Council (ICC) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) have confirmed the qualification pathway for cricket's historic return to the Olympics at the 2028 games in Los Angeles, with Great Britain qualified for the women's event.
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