2028 Olympic Torch Relay to Begin in Atlanta, Traverse All 50 States
The 2028 Olympic torch relay for the Los Angeles Games is set to begin in Atlanta, Georgia, and will travel through all 50 United States before reaching the opening ceremony. The Olympic flame will first be lit in Olympia, Greece,…
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, September 29, 2026 —
The torch relay for the upcoming 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles is slated to commence its United States journey from Atlanta, Georgia. This significant event will see the Olympic flame embark on an extensive tour, covering all 50 states before its arrival for the opening ceremony of the Games.
The international leg of the torch’s passage will begin with the ceremonial lighting of the Olympic flame in Olympia, Greece. Following this ancient tradition, the flame will commence its global trek, ultimately making its way to the United States to initiate the domestic relay.
Details regarding the specific start date for the relay within the United States, beyond its commencement in Atlanta, were not provided. Similarly, the exact route that will traverse the 50 states has not yet been publicly detailed. The relay’s culmination is scheduled to coincide with the official opening ceremony of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, marking the handover of the torch to its final destination.
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