2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics Planning
Summary
Culver City is a finalist to host the Netherlands House for the 2028 Games and would anchor the NLA Hub connecting 100+ Dutch businesses to the region. The council gave staff consensus to negotiate an MOU with Team NL.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
No immediate cost; potential economic development and tourism benefits through 2028 and beyond.
Local businesses, the hospitality sector, and the city's innovation economy could gain international partnerships and visitors during LA28.
Mentions & discussions (6)
City Council Meeting Agenda — September 14, 2026
Culver City is a finalist to host the Netherlands House for the 2028 Games and would anchor the NLA Hub connecting 100+ Dutch businesses to the region. The council gave staff consensus to negotiate an MOU with Team NL.
CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMISSION — July 28, 2026
The deadline for Olympic-related requests for proposals was extended to August 30 to align with the city manager's updated priorities and hopefully draw more applications.
City Council Meeting Agenda — June 8, 2026
A staff update on how the city is preparing for the major sporting events coming to the region, which will bring crowds, traffic, and economic activity.
City Council Meeting Agenda — April 27, 2026
The city approved a World Cup watch-party partnership branded 'Kick It With Culver City,' won a Metro fan-zone designation, and agreed future Olympics subcommittee meetings should include the full council, starting June 9.
City Council Meeting Agenda — March 16, 2026
The city will host six free World Cup screening events this summer and is planning hospitality houses, a sponsorship program, and an emergency management plan for the 2028 Games.
City Council Meeting Agenda — January 26, 2026
The Afro Village Consortium pitched a privately funded African cultural pavilion and sports lab at Media Park for the 2028 Games; council gave consensus for staff to explore feasibility.
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