Nashville's GEODIS Park Set to Host 2028 Olympics Soccer Matches – But You Won't Believe What Happens Next!

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — In an exciting announcement for soccer fans and sports enthusiasts alike, the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games revealed that GEODIS Park in Nashville will host soccer matches as part of the 2028 Olympics. This marks a significant moment for the city, which is among six U.S. locations selected to participate in this global event.

The other five cities chosen to host matches are New York, Columbus, St. Louis, San José, CA, and San Diego, CA. This diverse geographic selection aims to engage fans across the nation while facilitating a progressively streamlined travel experience for athletes as they advance through the tournament.

Shana Ferguson, the LA28 Chief of Sport and Games Delivery Officer, emphasized the importance of this initiative, stating, “Bringing Olympic Football group stage and knockout matches to stadiums across the United States means more fans will witness this global event and experience the Olympic spirit firsthand.” This sentiment reflects the broader goal of making the Olympics more accessible to American audiences.

The soccer matches will feature both group stage and knockout rounds, culminating in final matches at the iconic Rose Bowl Stadium. The gold medal matches for the men’s tournament are set for July 28, 2028, while the women’s tournament will conclude the following day, on July 29, 2028.

In collaboration with Soccer United Marketing (SUM), the commercial arm of Major League Soccer (MLS), LA28 evaluated stadiums across the country, prioritizing those purpose-built for soccer and capable of hosting world-class events. This selection process underscores a commitment to not just high-caliber sports but also to engaging local communities in the Olympic spirit.

As part of the planning, the competition's geographic footprint is designed to minimize travel demands on athletes, enhancing their overall well-being during the games. Additionally, the International Olympic Committee and LA28 are considering an extended competition window, potentially allowing preliminary matches to occur before the Opening Ceremony.

Fans eager to attend can register for the LA28 Olympic Ticket Draw, which is open until March 18. This initiative aims to heighten excitement and anticipation leading up to the games.

Notably, LA28 will also make history by hosting more women's soccer teams than men's teams, with the women’s competition expanding to 16 teams and the men’s tournament adjusting to 12 teams. This change marks a significant step toward gender parity in the Olympic Games, as it is the first Olympics where all team sports will feature at least as many women’s teams as men’s.

The finalized schedule for the soccer tournaments, including specific match dates and distribution across the selected stadiums, will be announced before the first ticket drop in April 2026. Specific team matchups will be revealed later, following the progress in the qualification process for the games.

As Nashville embraces this monumental opportunity, the city's involvement in the LA28 Olympic Football Tournaments is poised to elevate the profile of soccer in the region, bringing together fans and communities in a celebration of athleticism and spirit. The anticipation for these events signifies not only Nashville's growing sports scene but also a broader commitment to inclusivity and representation in global sports.