Southern California Breaks Ground on 10,000‑Seat Cricket Stadium Ahead of 2028 Olympics

Southern California has commenced construction on a 10,000-plus capacity cricket stadium, marking a significant expansion of the sport's infrastructure in the US ahead of its 2028 Olympic return.

Construction began on a 10,000-plus capacity cricket stadium in Pomona, Los Angeles County. This new facility will serve as the home venue for the Los Angeles Knight Riders, a professional Major League Cricket (MLC) team. The project signals a strategic investment in cricket’s growth within a major American sports market.

The United States currently has only three international-level cricket stadiums, located in Texas, Florida, and North Carolina. The Pomona stadium represents a substantial increase in dedicated, permanent cricket infrastructure, differentiating it from temporary venues previously constructed for specific events.

This development occurs as cricket prepares for its return to the Olympic Games in 2028, after a 128-year absence. Investors anticipate that the new stadium and Major League Cricket games will build momentum, potentially introducing the sport to a wider American audience.

Venky Mysore, CEO of Knight Riders Sports, stated that cricket’s inclusion in the Olympics will boost interest and awareness among non-fans. This move aims to leverage the global Olympic platform to elevate the sport’s profile and commercial potential in the United States.

The upcoming years will demonstrate how this new infrastructure and Olympic platform translate into broader public engagement with cricket across the nation.