After 128 years, cricket is stepping back onto the world’s biggest sporting stage. The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics will mark the long-awaited return of the sport, with the high-energy T20 format bringing speed, spectacle, and strategy to new audiences across the globe.
The announcement is more than symbolic—it’s a statement. Cricket, once a colonial pastime, has become a global movement, played and followed in over 100 countries. Its Olympic return reflects the game’s growing international relevance, especially in emerging markets like the United States, where the sport is gaining traction among multicultural communities and new investors.
The format will feature six teams each in the men’s and women’s competitions. The United States is expected to qualify automatically as the host nation, while other participants will likely be decided based on ICC rankings. It’s a tightly curated model designed for high-quality competition and global engagement.
A New Frontier for Cricket—and for Global Travel
For the sport, LA28 isn’t just a return—it’s a reintroduction to the world. For the travel and media industries that operate around it, it’s a test of precision, coordination, and creativity.
Professional teams will require agile, end-to-end support: charter flights, tailored recovery schedules, specialist baggage handling, and on-demand itinerary adjustments. Every movement must be timed to perfection—because performance starts well before the first ball is bowled.
Broadcasters and production crews, responsible for telling the story to millions, will need seamless travel planning, local access, and operational efficiency in a fast-moving Olympic environment.
And then there are the fans and sponsors—those chasing not just a match, but a moment. With cricket joining the Olympic roster, the demand for curated, high-touch travel experiences will surge. From hospitality suites in LA to off-field cultural immersions, this will be a bucket-list event for many.
How Coraaj Powers Sport Beyond Borders
At Coraaj, we go beyond travel; we engineer experiences around global sport. Whether supporting elite teams, production units, or high-value fans, our expertise lies in delivering seamless logistics with the precision and polish that world-class events demand.
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Athlete and team travel management
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Broadcast and media crew logistics
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Elite hospitality and experiential fan journeys
As cricket prepares for its Olympic comeback, the world will move with it. And Coraaj will be there, making sure every step of the journey is as unforgettable as the game itself.
