Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang Two Guys, Five Rings: Looking Ahead to LA 2028
Mar 28, 2026
A playful preview of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and where the events will take place. Discussion of new sports like flag football, cricket, lacrosse sixes, and squash joining the program. Talk about venue strategy using existing sites across Southern California and events spread to other U.S. cities. Light takes on traffic, planning, and athletes to watch in 2028.
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Matt's Surprise Meeting With Amber Glenn
- Matt Rogers shared a personal encounter with gold medalist Amber Glenn at the GLAAD Awards afterparty.
- He described an outfit change moment on a hotel roof and a warm exchange where Amber recognized their cheering from the stands.
LA 2028 Will Use Existing Venues Across The Country
- Los Angeles 2028 will avoid building new permanent venues and instead use over 40 existing sites across Southern California and other U.S. cities to cut costs and meet sustainability goals.
- Events spread from SoFi Stadium and LA Memorial Coliseum to Long Beach, Carson, Santa Anita, and even Oklahoma City and New York for specific sports, creating an unusually widespread Games.
Flag Football Joins The Olympics To Expand Appeal
- New sports like flag football will debut to modernize the program and broaden appeal with non-contact, faster formats for men and women.
- Flag football's inclusion opens the door for high-profile NFL stars to consider Olympic play and creates crossover cultural moments.