Sports · California
2028 LA Games — Opening Ceremony
Jul 14–30
Tell us your California datesLos Angeles (multi-venue) · California
Starts Jul 14
- Start looking
- by Jan 15
- Arrive
- Jul 13
- Head home
- Jul 31
Summer Games Los Angeles. RV camping at Dockweiler Beach + Bonelli Park as private bookings.
What you need to know
2028 LA Games — Opening Ceremony runs Jul 14–30, 2028, in Los Angeles, California. Off-peak venues (equestrian at Sepulveda Basin, mountain biking out of Frank Bonelli) are within RV reach and far cheaper than Final-day tickets.
Los Angeles hosts the 2028 Summer Games.
Venues span the LA basin from SoFi Stadium to Long Beach to UCLA. RV travelers should book Dockweiler State Beach (beachfront, sells out a year ahead) or Frank G Bonelli Regional Park (San Dimas) for inland access via I-10.
Attendance: ~15M visitors expected across 17 days (2028 LA Games published estimate)
Safety rules and an insider tip
Safety + legal. Anticipate the most aggressive transit + road closures in LA history. Plan to park rig once, use Metro K/E/A lines. Heat dome risk — keep AC tested and have backup cooling.
Insider tip. Off-peak venues (equestrian at Sepulveda Basin, mountain biking out of Frank Bonelli) are within RV reach and far cheaper than Final-day tickets. The Inland Empire (Riverside, San Bernardino, Ontario) holds the most affordable RV inventory, with Metrolink commuter rail connecting to downtown LA venues.
Official source: sofistadium.com
Where to sleep near Los Angeles
None of the California campgrounds we verify lists Los Angeles as its nearest town.
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Frequently asked about LA Games — Opening Ceremony
When is 2028 LA Games — Opening Ceremony?
2028 LA Games — Opening Ceremony runs Jul 14–30, 2028, in Los Angeles, California.
Where is LA Games — Opening Ceremony held?
Los Angeles, California (multi-venue).
What are the exact 2028 dates?
Jul 14–30, 2028.
What RV should I rent for LA Games — Opening Ceremony?
Best categories: rv, trucks-vans. Los Angeles hosts the 2028 Summer Games. Venues span the LA basin from SoFi Stadium to Long Beach to UCLA. RV travelers should book Dockweiler State Beach (beachfront, sells out a year ahead) or Frank G Bonelli Regional Park (San Dimas) for inland access via I-10.
How early should I book an RV?
Recommended lead time: 78 weeks. Event windows book up early, so search and lock your dates as soon as your plans firm up.
What safety and legal guidance applies?
Anticipate the most aggressive transit + road closures in LA history. Plan to park rig once, use Metro K/E/A lines. Heat dome risk — keep AC tested and have backup cooling.
What's an insider tip?
Off-peak venues (equestrian at Sepulveda Basin, mountain biking out of Frank Bonelli) are within RV reach and far cheaper than Final-day tickets. The Inland Empire (Riverside, San Bernardino, Ontario) holds the most affordable RV inventory, with Metrolink commuter rail connecting to downtown LA venues.
Everything you need to plan LA Games — Opening Ceremony
Best RV parks, rigs, safety, transit and the booking timeline.
The 2028 Summer Games arrive in Los Angeles for the first time since 1984 — and unlike most host cities, Los Angeles is using almost entirely existing venues, which spreads competition across SoFi Stadium (Inglewood), the LA Memorial Coliseum (USC), Crypto.com Arena (downtown), the Long Beach Convention Center, the Sepulveda Basin equestrian site, Lake Perris (rowing), and the Honda Center (Anaheim). For RV travelers this is both a gift and a logistics puzzle: the LA basin's freeway system will be the most congested in the city's history during the 17-day window plus the Adaptive Games that follow (Aug 15-27, 2028). The play is to park your rig once at a beach or inland-empire base, then use Metro, Metrolink, the LAX FlyAway shuttle, and venue-specific event shuttles for every event day. Three RV bases dominate: Dockweiler State Beach (oceanfront, books up far ahead), Frank G Bonelli Regional Park (San Dimas, inland access via I-10), and Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort (Newport Beach, south OC). PickRV inventory in all three regions will be at peak demand; book as early as you can.
Best RV parks
Dockweiler State Beach RV Campground
fullLos Angeles County Beaches & Harbors · 15 min to SoFi Stadium via Pershing Dr
Oceanfront — only campground in LA County with beach hookups. Books up far ahead for major LA events.
Frank G Bonelli Regional Park
fullLos Angeles County Parks · 30 min to downtown via I-10
Inland Empire base — quieter, less expensive, Metrolink commuter rail access (Covina station).
Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort
fullNewport Dunes (private) · 45 min to Long Beach venues
OC base for Long Beach + Anaheim Honda Center events. Premium, beach-adjacent.
Anaheim RV Park
fullAnaheim RV Park (private) · 5 min to Honda Center
Disney + Honda Center proximity makes it the ideal base for OC-cluster events.
Castaic Lake State Recreation Area
partialCalifornia State Parks · 45 min to SoFi via I-5
North-LA escape — cheaper, lake access, less Olympic chaos. Bring full water (no full hookup).
Per-vehicle-type recommendations
RV
A Class C 24-28ft is the 2028 LA Games sweet spot — fits Dockweiler + Bonelli sites, navigable on the 405 + I-10 without 35ft+ restrictions, and gives you a comfortable basecamp for 17+ days. Avoid Class A unless you're committing to a fixed pad the whole 3-week window.
Trucks & vans
A Class B campervan or converted Sprinter is the 2028 LA Games cheat code. Park anywhere, navigate any venue access road, sleep at venue lots where permitted. Fewer hookup constraints; trade interior space for mobility.
Classic touring
Classic VW Westfalia or restored Airstream pairs the Olympic experience with peak LA road-trip aesthetic. Star-spotting + LA's car culture make this the photo-shoot option. Less practical for high-mileage transit, perfect for parked basecamping at Newport Dunes.
Safety + legal — sourcedOfficial guidance for this event, with the source named on each card.
2028 LA Games Organizing Committee
2028 LA Games will publish venue + transit + spectator guidance on the official Games site closer to the games. Check it daily during the games window.
NWS Los Angeles + LA County Public Health
July-August heat dome risk is real — confirm rig AC operational before any inland drive (Bonelli, Anaheim). Heat-related illness is the #1 emergency-room visit cause during LA summer peak.
Cal Fire
Late-July through October is peak wildfire window. Check airnow.gov + Cal Fire daily before any drive to inland venues; pack N95 masks for poor air quality days.
LAPD + Beverly Hills PD
Sobriety checkpoints are heavy during major events. Designated driver or rideshare always — never drive after drinking, especially with the rig on event days.
Metro LA
Metro operates extended event-day service, but trains fill at maximum capacity. Plan to arrive 90+ min before venue gate open to navigate the queue.
Transit from your RV base to the eventModes, real costs and what each one is good for.
Metro Light Rail (K Line)
Aviation/Century → SoFi Stadium via free venue shuttle on event days
Metrolink Commuter Rail
San Bernardino Line / Antelope Valley Line → Union Station → Metro to venues
LAX FlyAway shuttle
LAX → Union Station + Van Nuys + other connections to Metro
Rideshare (Uber/Lyft)
Surge pricing extreme on event days — book early or use the venue queue
Booking timelineWhat to do, and when, counting back from the dates.
- 1. 78 weeks before
Book RV park + PickRV vehicle simultaneously — both book up far ahead for 2028 LA Games.
- 2. 52 weeks before
Apply for Olympic event tickets via 2028 LA Games official ticketing portal.
- 3. 26 weeks before
Confirm Metro/Metrolink trip planning + buy Metro TAP card.
- 4. 8 weeks before
Finalize per-event-day transit plan + dining reservations near venues.
- 5. 2 weeks before
Run the pre-departure checklist with the owner — extra propane, AC tested, tire pressure.
- 6. Event week
Park rig at base, switch fully to public transit. Walk venue 90+ min before gate open.
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Before you rent in California — key local rules
Noncommercial Class B for motorhomes > 40 ft or > 3 axles — California Vehicle Code §12804
California Boater Card mandatory by 2025 (all ages) — California State Parks — Boater Card
Green sticker / red sticker required for OHV use on public land — California State Parks OHMVR Division
0.08% BAC limit; open container prohibited in passenger area — California Vehicle Code §23222
Editorial summary, not legal advice. Verify with California DMV before relying. Reviewed in the last 5 months (as of 2026-05-24).
California rules · last verified 2026-05-10
- State rental tax
- 9.75% · not collected by PickRV
- Min driver age
- 21+ std · 25+ Class A
- Gravel roads
- Permit required
- Generator quiet
- 22:00-06:00