LA28 Plans Move Olympic Diving to Pasadena for $18M Savings

LA28 organizers have proposed relocating the 2028 Olympic diving events from the historic Exposition Park venue in Los Angeles to the Rose Bowl Aquatics Center in Pasadena, citing athlete safety concerns and operational efficiencies. The Rose Bowl facility, which hosted the U.S. national diving championships in 2008 and final practices for the 2000 U.S. Olympic team, requires fewer upgrades and offers enhanced amenities for athletes and spectators. This move is expected to save nearly $18 million and improve budget certainty while providing a world-class competition venue. The proposal has been approved by a City Council ad hoc committee and will be considered by the full City Council at a later date. LA28 CEO Reynold Hoover emphasized that the decision benefits the games in multiple ways, including safety, financial savings, and improved event delivery. The Rose Bowl Aquatics Center's existing Olympic-standard pool and additional seating make it a better fit than the USC campus pool used in previous Olympics.