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LA28 moves Olympic diving to Rose Bowl Aquatics Center in Pasadena

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 10:54 PM

Last updated Jun 18, 2026

LA28 moves Olympic diving to Rose Bowl Aquatics Center in Pasadena

Summary

LA28 organizers relocated Olympic diving from Exposition Park to the Rose Bowl Aquatics Center in Pasadena, with approval from the Los Angeles City Council in September 2025. The change aims to save $17.6 million while improving athlete safety and reducing operational complexities. The Rose Bowl Aquatics Center, which meets international standards, has a history linked to the 1984 Olympic Games and requires minimal modifications for the event. This move reflects LA28's commitment to utilizing existing facilities to deliver the Games effectively.

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Key Details

•LA28 to host diving at Rose Bowl Aquatics Center in 2028.
•Relocation approved by Los Angeles City Council in September 2025.
•Expected savings of $17.6 million and improved safety.
•Facility has Olympic-sized pools and a historical connection to 1984 Olympics.
•Only limited modifications needed for the venue.

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10:54 PMYahoo Sports — LA28’s Rose Bowl Aquatics Center Fits The Bill For Olympic Diving

What they're saying

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LA28 Olympic Games organizers promised to reuse existing facilites.. The Rose Bowl Aquatics Center may be one of the clearest examples yet of that philosophy in action.
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