At the 2028 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles, the judo competition will run from July 15 to July 22, featuring a total of 15 medal events. International judo officials and tournament organizers have structured the eight-day combat sports program to cover all standard weight categories for both men and women, alongside the mixed team competition.
Judo Schedule and Venue Details for Los Angeles 2028
The judo tournament spans eight consecutive days, opening on July 15 and concluding on July 22. Competitors from around the globe will vie for gold across 14 individual weight classes—seven for men and seven for women—plus the dynamic mixed team event that has become a staple of the Olympic program.
Understanding the Olympic Judo Weight Classes
Olympic judo competition divides athletes strictly by body weight to ensure fair play on the tatami. The men’s divisions cover extra-lightweight up to heavyweight classes, while the women’s brackets mirror this structure across corresponding weight limits. Each division plays out in a single-elimination bracket format featuring repechage rounds, allowing athletes defeated by finalists a pathway back to the bronze medal matches.
What Comes Next on the Road to 2028
As preparation continues for the Los Angeles Games, international federations will roll out the official qualification pathways, detailing how athletes earn ranking points through the World Judo Tour. Fans and competitors alike can follow updates via official Olympic and international judo governing body portals as the July 2028 dates approach.
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