Beach Sprint Rowing set for Olympic Debut in Los Angeles at the Waterfront in Long Beach

World Rowing is proud to confirm that Beach Sprint Rowing will make its Olympic debut at the Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028 (LA28), with the event set to take place at the Waterfront in Long Beach, one of LA28’s official Venue Cities.

The inclusion of Beach Sprint Rowing at LA28 marks an historic milestone for Rowing and represents a bold evolution of the sport. Dynamic, fast-paced and spectator-friendly, the format brings Rowing closer to the shore—and closer to the action—offering a fresh and engaging experience for fans and athletes alike.

The Waterfront in Long Beach and Alamitos Beach, already announced as the venue for Beach Volleyball, will now become a vibrant hub for Olympic sport, with Beach Sprint Rowing taking place alongside a cluster of exciting sports and disciplines.

“This is a defining moment for Rowing,” said Jean-Christophe Rolland, President of World Rowing. “The Olympic debut of Beach Sprint Rowing will not only showcase a thrilling and modern format of our sport, but also highlight our commitment to innovation, sustainability and accessibility. Long Beach provides the perfect setting to bring this vision to life and connect with new audiences around the world.”

The addition of Beach Sprint Rowing to the Olympic programme reflects growing international enthusiasm for the discipline, which has seen rapid development in recent years across all continents. Before being featured for the first time on the Olympic Stage, the discipline will travel to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for the 2025 World Rowing Beach Sprint Finals, alongside multiple high-profile events across the world in the following years.

World Rowing will continue to work hand in hand with the LA28 Organising Committee and the City of Long Beach to ensure an unforgettable debut for Beach Sprint Rowing in 2028—one that captures the energy of the beach, the spirit of the Games, and the future of Rowing.