Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Torch Relay to Commence in Atlanta, Traverse All 50 States

Omaha, NE, September 29, 2026 — The torch relay for the upcoming 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles is scheduled to begin in Atlanta, Georgia, and will embark on a journey across all 50 United States. Organizers confirmed that the ceremonial lighting of the Olympic flame will take place in Olympia, Greece, marking the traditional start of the global tradition.

Following the commencement in Atlanta, the relay is slated to officially begin in the spring of 2028. This extensive route aims to connect communities nationwide in anticipation of the Summer Games hosted in Los Angeles. Specific details regarding the exact path the torch will take through each state, the duration of the relay, and the selection of torchbearers have not yet been publicly disclosed by the organizing committee.

The decision to start the relay in Atlanta, a city with significant Olympic history having hosted the Centennial Olympic Games in 1996, signifies a particular nod to the event’s past. The commitment to include every state in the relay route underscores a broad national engagement strategy for the 2028 Games.

The Olympic flame’s journey typically begins with its lighting ceremony in Olympia, Greece, where it is ignited using the sun’s rays. From there, it is carried by torchbearers in a continuous relay to the host city of the Olympic Games. The 2028 Summer Olympics are scheduled to be held in Los Angeles, California, with the opening ceremony set to occur later in the summer of 2028. Further announcements regarding the full itinerary and logistical plans for the nationwide torch relay are expected from the Los Angeles 2028 organizing committee in the coming months.

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