KFC Yum! Center To Host 2028 U.S. OLYMPIC TEAM TRIALS – GYMNASTICS

 

 

Louisville, KY (April 15, 2026) – The KFC Yum! Center will host the 2028 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Gymnastics where the country's top men's and women's artistic gymnasts will vie for the opportunity to represent the U.S. in the LA 2028 Olympic Games. The trials will take place June 16-19, 2028 with men's competition scheduled for Friday and Sunday, and women's competition on Saturday and Monday. The Olympic team roster will be announced at the conclusion of each discipline's second day of competition.
 
"We are incredibly honored that KFC Yum! Center has been selected to host the 2028 USA Gymnastics Olympic Trials," said Eric Granger, General Manager of KFC Yum! Center for Legends Global. "Our venue has proven itself as a destination for world-class athletic competition, and we're committed to providing both athletes and fans with an unforgettable experience. This is more than just a competition, it's where Olympic dreams will be realized, and we're proud to be the stage for that momentous journey."
 
The KFC Yum! Center has established itself as a premier venue for elite athletic events, having hosted the highest-grossing UFC Fight Night in U.S. history, numerous NCAA competitions, Simone Biles' Gold Over America Tour, the Kellogg's® Tour of Gymnastics Champions, and serving as home to University of Louisville events. The arena has also welcomed record-breaking entertainment acts, including a sold-out performance by comedian Nate Bargatze.
 
"Louisville is synonymous with hosting globally recognized, must-see sporting events, and we're ready to welcome the USA Gymnastics community with open arms," said Leslie Geoghegan, Chair of the Louisville Arena Authority. "The KFC Yum! Center will serve as the launching point for Olympic athletes bound for Los Angeles, and that's a privilege our entire community takes seriously.”
 
"We're thrilled that USA Gymnastics has chosen the KFC Yum! Center and our city to host this extraordinary competition," said Greg Fante, President and CEO of the Louisville Sports Commission. "We’re going to create a spectacular experience that celebrates both the sport of gymnastics and the Olympic spirit. Louisville knows how to host major events, and we're going to prove it once again on the national stage."
 
The Olympic Trials anchor Louisville's role as host of Gymnastics City USA 2028, which brings together four of the sport's most prestigious events over nine days from June 5-19. This celebration of gymnastics includes the U.S. Olympic Team Trials, USA Gymnastics Championships, Gymnastics for All GymFest, and the USA Gymnastics National Congress & Trade Show. With the KFC Yum! Center at the heart of these activities, Louisville will serve as the epicenter of American gymnastics in the lead-up to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.

Gymnastics City USA was first held in 2024, when 200,000 visitors traveled to Minneapolis, driving nearly $75M in economic impact, while social media coverage of the Olympic Trials reached a record 1.9 billion people. Fans also took part in the additional events surrounding Gymnastics City USA festivities, including the FlipZone fan interaction area and the 2028 USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame induction ceremony, where legends reunite.