Where are the next Olympics?

Where are the next Olympics?

The 2026 Winter Olympics are drawing to a close this Sunday.

In the wake of Team USA’s thrilling overtime win over Canada in the men’s ice hockey gold medal game, what awaits are the Closing Ceremony, and the handoff to the next Olympic Games.

Where are those games taking place?

Those are closer that you might think, especially for some of you reading this.

When are the next Olympic Games?

In 1994 the International Olympic Committee (IOC) changed the schedule for the Summer and the Winter Olympics. Prior to that year, the Summer and Winter Games were held every four years, in the same year.

Now, an Olympic Games is held every two years, with four years between Summer Olympics and four years between Winter Olympics. The 1994 Winter Olympics were held in Lillehammer, Norway, and those Games were followed by the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta.

That means the next taste of Olympic competition will come in the summer of 2028, and for some readers, they will be taking place in your own backyard. The 2028 Summer Olympics are set for Los Angeles, although some events will take place in other parts of the United States. Preliminary games for the soccer tournament will take place in locations such as New York City, Columbus, Ohio, St. Louis, Missouri, and more. In addition, Oklahoma will play host to both the softball tournament, and the canoe slalom.

You can see a map of the 2028 Los Angeles Games here, courtesy of LA28.org:

This will be the first time the Olympics are back in the United States since the 2002 Winter Olympics, which were held in Salt Lake City, and the first time the Summer Olympics are back in the United States since the 1996 Atlanta Games.

This is also the third time that Los Angeles has played host to the Summer Olympics. The 1932 Summer Olympics were held in Los Angeles — after the Winter Games were held in Lake Placid earlier that year — and the 1984 Summer Olympics were also held in Los Angeles.

Where are the next Winter Olympics?

Some of you might have spent the past few weeks falling in love with various winter events, such as curling or the ski mountaineering, the newest event added to the Winter Olympics.

If you are wondering when and where the next Winter Olympics will be held, that will come in 2030 in the French Alps. The regions of Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes will host the majority of events, while ice competitions are scheduled to be held in Nice.

France has hosted the Winter Games on three different occasions: Chamonix in 1924, Grenoble in 1968, and Albertville in 1992.

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Deadspin | Report: Changing course, NWSL not expected to vote on schedule flip  May 24, 2025; Bridgeview, Illinois, USA; The logo of the National Women’s Soccer League at SeatGeek Stadium before the game between the Chicago Stars and the Kansas City Current. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-Imagn Images   A highly-anticipated vote this week by the NWSL Board of Governors on a calendar flip is now not expected to take place, according to a Monday report by CBS Sports.  On April 17, reports indicated that the board of governors would vote on the issue, but those went unconfirmed by the league.  Currently, the NWSL season runs from March to November. Top circuits in Europe start in late summer or early fall and end in late spring. MLS is making the transition to that format next season.  The NWSL board previously voted against a calendar shift in 2024, according to ESPN.  In a response to media inquiries, a league spokesman seemed to indicate the status quo regarding the schedule.  “The NWSL has been actively evaluating its competition calendar, including the potential to align more closely with the international soccer landscape,” a league spokesperson said in a statement to CBS Sports. “No decision has been made at this time. Any change of this magnitude will be thoughtfully considered and we are taking input from all key stakeholders.”  One of those stakeholder are the players, who responded through the NWSL Players Union a day after the April 17 ESPN report.   “We recognize the pros and cons of each and acknowledge that factors outside our control — including the Women’s International Match Calendar and limited control over facilities — are driving this conversation,” began the statement given to The Athletic.  “We remain concerned, however, that the issue is being framed around the wrong question. The right question is not whether the league should flip the calendar, but whether the right conditions exist to do so responsibly. Right now, they do not. The ability to navigate weather-related disruptions depends on consistent control over facilities and operational flexibility across clubs, and that standard has not been met league-wide.  “Our top priorities in any scenario are protecting and promoting Player health, safety, and performance. As a general matter, a majority of Players polled on this question currently oppose flipping the calendar.”  Although the NWSL has complete authority to alter the schedule to fall-to-spring, the league’s CBA with the union specifies that the league is required to provide the union at least one year’s notice.  Moreover, since many franchise are in the northeast and the schedule would include playing in winter months, the CBA would require the league to implement an “extreme cold policy.”  –Field Level Media   #Deadspin #Report #Changing #NWSL #expected #vote #schedule #flipMay 24, 2025; Bridgeview, Illinois, USA; The logo of the National Women’s Soccer League at SeatGeek Stadium before the game between the Chicago Stars and the Kansas City Current. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-Imagn Images

A highly-anticipated vote this week by the NWSL Board of Governors on a calendar flip is now not expected to take place, according to a Monday report by CBS Sports.

On April 17, reports indicated that the board of governors would vote on the issue, but those went unconfirmed by the league.

Currently, the NWSL season runs from March to November. Top circuits in Europe start in late summer or early fall and end in late spring. MLS is making the transition to that format next season.

The NWSL board previously voted against a calendar shift in 2024, according to ESPN.

In a response to media inquiries, a league spokesman seemed to indicate the status quo regarding the schedule.

“The NWSL has been actively evaluating its competition calendar, including the potential to align more closely with the international soccer landscape,” a league spokesperson said in a statement to CBS Sports. “No decision has been made at this time. Any change of this magnitude will be thoughtfully considered and we are taking input from all key stakeholders.”


One of those stakeholder are the players, who responded through the NWSL Players Union a day after the April 17 ESPN report.

“We recognize the pros and cons of each and acknowledge that factors outside our control — including the Women’s International Match Calendar and limited control over facilities — are driving this conversation,” began the statement given to The Athletic.

“We remain concerned, however, that the issue is being framed around the wrong question. The right question is not whether the league should flip the calendar, but whether the right conditions exist to do so responsibly. Right now, they do not. The ability to navigate weather-related disruptions depends on consistent control over facilities and operational flexibility across clubs, and that standard has not been met league-wide.

“Our top priorities in any scenario are protecting and promoting Player health, safety, and performance. As a general matter, a majority of Players polled on this question currently oppose flipping the calendar.”

Although the NWSL has complete authority to alter the schedule to fall-to-spring, the league’s CBA with the union specifies that the league is required to provide the union at least one year’s notice.

Moreover, since many franchise are in the northeast and the schedule would include playing in winter months, the CBA would require the league to implement an “extreme cold policy.”

–Field Level Media

#Deadspin #Report #Changing #NWSL #expected #vote #schedule #flip">Deadspin | Report: Changing course, NWSL not expected to vote on schedule flip  May 24, 2025; Bridgeview, Illinois, USA; The logo of the National Women’s Soccer League at SeatGeek Stadium before the game between the Chicago Stars and the Kansas City Current. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-Imagn Images   A highly-anticipated vote this week by the NWSL Board of Governors on a calendar flip is now not expected to take place, according to a Monday report by CBS Sports.  On April 17, reports indicated that the board of governors would vote on the issue, but those went unconfirmed by the league.  Currently, the NWSL season runs from March to November. Top circuits in Europe start in late summer or early fall and end in late spring. MLS is making the transition to that format next season.  The NWSL board previously voted against a calendar shift in 2024, according to ESPN.  In a response to media inquiries, a league spokesman seemed to indicate the status quo regarding the schedule.  “The NWSL has been actively evaluating its competition calendar, including the potential to align more closely with the international soccer landscape,” a league spokesperson said in a statement to CBS Sports. “No decision has been made at this time. Any change of this magnitude will be thoughtfully considered and we are taking input from all key stakeholders.”  One of those stakeholder are the players, who responded through the NWSL Players Union a day after the April 17 ESPN report.   “We recognize the pros and cons of each and acknowledge that factors outside our control — including the Women’s International Match Calendar and limited control over facilities — are driving this conversation,” began the statement given to The Athletic.  “We remain concerned, however, that the issue is being framed around the wrong question. The right question is not whether the league should flip the calendar, but whether the right conditions exist to do so responsibly. Right now, they do not. The ability to navigate weather-related disruptions depends on consistent control over facilities and operational flexibility across clubs, and that standard has not been met league-wide.  “Our top priorities in any scenario are protecting and promoting Player health, safety, and performance. As a general matter, a majority of Players polled on this question currently oppose flipping the calendar.”  Although the NWSL has complete authority to alter the schedule to fall-to-spring, the league’s CBA with the union specifies that the league is required to provide the union at least one year’s notice.  Moreover, since many franchise are in the northeast and the schedule would include playing in winter months, the CBA would require the league to implement an “extreme cold policy.”  –Field Level Media   #Deadspin #Report #Changing #NWSL #expected #vote #schedule #flip

India was handed a major boost for its FIFA Under-17 World Cup 2026 qualification hopes after the Democratic Republic of Korea withdrew from the U-17 AFC Asian Cup last week.

Korea DPR, also known as North Korea, was drawn with India, Australia and Uzbekistan in the U-17 Asian Cup, which is scheduled to take place in Saudi Arabia between May 5 and 22. Nine teams from the Asian Cup will play in the World Cup, including host Qatar.

However, a late withdrawal from Korea meant only three teams will compete from the group.

How is that a boost for India’s World Cup hopes?

The top two teams from each group will qualify for the U-17 World Cup. As a result, India will now need to finish in the top two from a pool of three teams to qualify for the World Cup.

India has two matches in the group stages:

  • India vs Australia
  • India vs Uzbekistan

How can India qualify for the FIFA U-17 World Cup?

Scenario 1: India wins one match and draws/wins the other (4 points or more) — With at least four points, India will qualify.

Scenario 2: India wins one match and loses another (3 points) — If the team India beat also loses its other match, India will qualify.

But if every team wins one match each, the teams will end up with three points each. Then the following criteria will be considered.

  • Points in head-to-head matches among tied teams;
  • Goal difference in head-to-head matches among tied teams.
  • Goals scored in head-to-head matches among tied teams;
  • If more than two teams were tied, and after applying all head-to-head criteria above, a subset of teams were still tied, all head-to-head criteria above were reapplied exclusively to this subset of teams;
  • Goal difference in all group matches;
  • Goals scored in all group matches;
  • Penalty shoot-out if only two teams were tied and they met in the last round of the group.
  • Disciplinary points (yellow card = 1 point, red card as a result of two yellow cards = 3 points, direct red card = 3 points, yellow card followed by direct red card = 4 points);
  • Drawing of lots.

Scenario 3: India draws both matches (2 points) — India will qualify if the third group–stage match ends with anything but a draw.

If Uzbekistan vs Australia ends in a draw, then all three teams end up with the same points. Then the following criteria will be considered.

  • Points in head-to-head matches among tied teams;
  • Goal difference in head-to-head matches among tied teams.
  • Goals scored in head-to-head matches among tied teams;
  • If more than two teams were tied, and after applying all head-to-head criteria above, a subset of teams were still tied, all head-to-head criteria above were reapplied exclusively to this subset of teams;
  • Goal difference in all group matches;
  • Goals scored in all group matches;
  • Penalty shoot-out if only two teams were tied and they met in the last round of the group.
  • Disciplinary points (yellow card = 1 point, red card as a result of two yellow cards = 3 points, direct red card = 3 points, yellow card followed by direct red card = 4 points);
  • Drawing of lots.

Scenario 4: India draws one match and loses the other (1 point) — The other match will have to be a draw, India will need to lose by a narrow margin and must score in its draw. Only then will India stand a chance to qualify.

Has India played in the FIFA U-17 World Cup before?

India has played in the FIFA U-17 World Cup only once in 2017, when it qualified by default as the host. It is yet to qualify for the World Cup on merit.

Published on Apr 28, 2026

#India #qualify #FIFA #U17 #World #Cup #North #Korea #withdrew #Asian #Cup">How can India qualify for FIFA U-17 World Cup after North Korea withdrew from Asian Cup?  India was handed a major boost for its FIFA Under-17 World Cup 2026 qualification hopes after the Democratic Republic of Korea withdrew from the U-17 AFC Asian Cup last week.Korea DPR, also known as North Korea, was drawn with India, Australia and Uzbekistan in the U-17 Asian Cup, which is scheduled to take place in Saudi Arabia between May 5 and 22. Nine teams from the Asian Cup will play in the World Cup, including host Qatar.However, a late withdrawal from Korea meant only three teams will compete from the group.How is that a boost for India’s World Cup hopes?The top two teams from each group will qualify for the U-17 World Cup. As a result, India will now need to finish in the top two from a pool of three teams to qualify for the World Cup.India has two matches in the group stages:
                                                        India vs Australia                    
                                                        India vs Uzbekistan                    How can India qualify for the FIFA U-17 World Cup?Scenario 1: India wins one match and draws/wins the other        (4 points or more) — With at least four points, India will qualify.Scenario 2: India wins one match and loses another        (3 points) — If the team India beat also loses its other match, India will qualify.But if every team wins one match each, the teams will end up with three points each. Then the following criteria will be considered.
                                                        Points in head-to-head matches among tied teams;                    
                                                        Goal difference in head-to-head matches among tied teams.                    
                                                        Goals scored in head-to-head matches among tied teams;                    
                                                        If more than two teams were tied, and after applying all head-to-head criteria above, a subset of teams were still tied, all head-to-head criteria above were reapplied exclusively to this subset of teams;                    
                                                        Goal difference in all group matches;                    
                                                        Goals scored in all group matches;                    
                                                        Penalty shoot-out if only two teams were tied and they met in the last round of the group.                    
                                                        Disciplinary points (yellow card = 1 point, red card as a result of two yellow cards = 3 points, direct red card = 3 points, yellow card followed by direct red card = 4 points);                    
                                                        Drawing of lots.                    Scenario 3: India draws both matches        (2 points) — India will qualify if the third group–stage match ends with anything but a draw.If Uzbekistan vs Australia ends in a draw, then all three teams end up with the same points. Then the following criteria will be considered.
                                                        Points in head-to-head matches among tied teams;                    
                                                        Goal difference in head-to-head matches among tied teams.                    
                                                        Goals scored in head-to-head matches among tied teams;                    
                                                        If more than two teams were tied, and after applying all head-to-head criteria above, a subset of teams were still tied, all head-to-head criteria above were reapplied exclusively to this subset of teams;                    
                                                        Goal difference in all group matches;                    
                                                        Goals scored in all group matches;                    
                                                        Penalty shoot-out if only two teams were tied and they met in the last round of the group.                    
                                                        Disciplinary points (yellow card = 1 point, red card as a result of two yellow cards = 3 points, direct red card = 3 points, yellow card followed by direct red card = 4 points);                    
                                                        Drawing of lots.                    Scenario 4: India draws one match and loses the other        (1 point) — The other match will have to be a draw, India will need to lose by a narrow margin and must score in its draw. Only then will India stand a chance to qualify.Has India played in the FIFA U-17 World Cup before?India has played in the FIFA U-17 World Cup only once in 2017, when it qualified by default as the host. It is yet to qualify for the World Cup on merit.Published on Apr 28, 2026  #India #qualify #FIFA #U17 #World #Cup #North #Korea #withdrew #Asian #Cup

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