2028 Los Angeles Olympics Torch Relay Set to Traverse All 50 U.S. States
The torch relay for the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics is planned to travel through all 50 U.S. states.
Los Angeles, CA, September 29, 2026 — The torch relay for the upcoming 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics is being planned to undertake a comprehensive journey across the United States, with intentions to visit all 50 states. This ambitious route aims to connect communities nationwide with the spirit of the Olympic Games ahead of the global event.
Details regarding the specific itinerary, timeline, and operational logistics for the relay have not yet been publicly disclosed. The scope of visiting every state signifies a broad reach for the Olympic torch, potentially engaging a wide segment of the American population in the lead-up to the Los Angeles Games.
The 2028 Summer Olympics are scheduled to be hosted in Los Angeles, California. Torch relays are a traditional component of the Olympic Games, serving as a symbolic precursor that carries the Olympic flame from its origin in Olympia, Greece, to the host city where it ignites the cauldron at the opening ceremony. Historically, these relays have traversed various distances and covered diverse regions, but a plan encompassing all 50 states represents a significant undertaking in terms of scale and planning.
Further information concerning the route, the torchbearers, and the dates for this nationwide relay is anticipated to be released by the organizing committee as preparations for the 2028 Games progress. The announcement of the relay’s broad geographical ambition indicates an effort to foster national unity and excitement for the Olympic movement.
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