Rose Bowl Aquatics Center to relocate programs for LA28 preps
The Rose Bowl Aquatics Center in Pasadena will temporarily close its programs starting in April 2027 to undergo renovations for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The facility is slated to host diving competitions and will reopen to the community in the fall of 2028.
Why it matters
The closure highlights the logistical preparations and infrastructure upgrades required for major international sporting events like the Summer Olympics.
The aquatics center said it needs some upgrades before hosting diving competitions for the Summer Games in 2028. This video was broadcast during the NBC4 News at 8 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026.
The Rose Bowl Aquatics Center in Pasadena has announced its plans to temporarily relocate its programs and operations starting in April as preparations for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics get underway.
The 36-year-old aquatics center — which will host diving competitions for the Summer Games in July of 2028 — said upgrades are needed before it can serve as a global stage.
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