New York Citys bid for the 2028

Summer Olympics

Delivering the bid

To develop this comprehensive plan for NYC to host the 2028 Olympic and
Paralympic Games, the New York Olympic Organizing Committee (NYOOC) looked
into the deep well of New Yorks creativity. We addressed the needs of the 2028
Olympic and Paralympic Games and the Olympic Movement through our
comprehensive plan. Todays New York City is home pulsing residents, sports and
recreation; restaurants, and art and culture. New York is home to five spectacular
boroughs, all uniting as one to make New York City something special.
How to capture the essence of NYC? It is not bricks and mortar. It is a city in
constant ferment and reinvention. It is forever new, forever exciting, and forever

glamorous always embracing innovation, technology, creativity, and growth.

More than 200 languages are spoken and every community is present. People are
born here and more people arrive, migrs and immigrants, all imbued with
optimism and knowing that anything is possible. It is a city of dreams. The city has
always been characterized by its beautiful skyline, and thriving green parks. The
NYC2028 bid builds on these unique traits, creating a plan that continues and
accelerates this evolution. New York City is the essence of America as the land of
opportunity.

1.

Venue Plan

Our venue plan will create a spectacular experience for athletes, visitors, New
Yorkers, and the Olympic family. We utilized the many landmarks that New York has
to offer, such as, Central Park, the skyline, and the harbor. Clusters include the
Olympic Park in Queens, Flushing Meadows Park in Queens, Riverfront cluster in the
Bronx and northern Manhattan, and the Central cluster in Manhattan. We envision
the athletes village on the shore of the East River, offering captivating views of
Manhattan.

Olympic Park

Olympic Stadium- Athletics, Ceremonies (85,000)

Aquatics Center- Swimming, Synchronized Swimming, Diving (17,500)
Water Polo Arena- Water Polo(5,000)
New York Convention Center- Judo, Badminton, table tennis, squash,
taekwondo, trampoline, rhythmic gymnastics, weightlifting, fencing, and
IBC/MPC

Flushing Meadows

Billie Jean National Tennis Center- Tennis

Citi Field- (p) Baseball (45,000)
Veledrome- Track cycling (6,000)
Archery Center- Archery (4,000)

Riverfront Zone

Yankee Stadium- (p) Baseball (50,291)

NYCFC Stadium- (p) football (25,000)
Wien Stadium- Hockey (17,000)
369th Armory- Boxing (7,000)
Lacrosse Center- Lacrosse (7,500)
NYC 2028

Central Zone

Central Park Arena- Cricket- (10,000)

Madison Square Garden- Basketball (p&f), Boxing (f)
Road Cycling Finish- (1,300)
Triathlon- (3,000)

Destination Venues

Brooklyn Bridge Park- Rowing (12,500), White water rafting (10,000)

Barclays Center- Basketball (p), Artistic Gymnastics (18,103)
IZOD Center- Volleyball (19,040)
MetLife Stadium- (f&p) Football (82,566)
Prudential Center- Handball (18,711)
New York Shooting Center- Shooting (3,500)
Coney Island Arena- Sailing (5,000)
Coney Island Stadium- Beach Volleyball (16,500)
MCU Park- (p) Softball (7,500)
Richmond County Ballpark- (p&f) Softball (7,171)
Manhattan BMX Center- BMX Cycling (5,500)
Cosmos Stadium- Football (p), Rugby (25,000)
Red Bull Arena- (p) Football (25,189)
Fresh Kills Park- Mountain Biking (2,000)
Lincoln Financial Field- (p) Football (68,532)
Yale Bowl- (p) Football (68,532)

2.

Proposed Olympic Park

From above, Sunnyside Rail Yard looks like a scar through the borough of
Queens, but through the Olympics this cite will be transformed in Americas Olympic
Park. The Olympic Park offers stunning views of midtown Manhattan. A proposed
85,000 seat stadium that will hold unforgettable opening and closing ceremonies
full of New Yorks history, as well as athletics. A 17,500 seat arena will host
swimming, synchronized swimming, and diving. Across the way will be a temporary
5,000 seat water polo stadium. A new convention center will be built to replace the
Javits Center. This building will hold Judo, Badminton, table tennis, squash,
taekwondo, trampoline, rhythmic gymnastics, weightlifting, fencing, and will be
home to the IBC/MPC. Media housing will be built in the Olympic Park as well. One of
many live sites will be in the Olympic Park. The sites can hold up to 20,000
spectators, other sites include Times Square, Central Park, Bryant Park, and Flushing
Meadows Park.
In 2028, the 7 line will serve as an easy access commuting line to get from
venue to venue. The 7 line runs from the west side of Manhattan, to east Queens. A
spectator can ride the number 7 line from our Flushing Meadows Cluster, to the
Olympic Park, then to Bryant Park where a live site will be located. The number 7
line is the key to our plan in which we have developed, it runs through three out of
our four venue clusters.

3.

Iconic Landmarks

Imagine marathon athletes running by the famous Rockefeller Center and

cyclists speeding through Central Park. These are powerful images that will place
the 2028 Games in the minds of people all around the world. New York presents a
unique opportunity to marry sports and entertainment, to boost the Olympic
movement and connect with audiences of all ages. As recommended, we propose
iconic NYC locations in our venue plan; utilizing downtown Manhattans skyline as
the backdrop for rowing and white water rafting, Central Park for triathlon, Coney
Island for beach volleyball, MSG for basketball and boxing finals, and the Statue of
Liberty as the backdrop for softball. Medal ceremonies for various sports could be
held at Times Square, Central Park, or Bryant Park. In so doing, we can extend the
Olympic celebrations across the city of New York.

4.
The Olympic Village Along the East
River
The Olympic Village provides an easy access central downtown location for the
Athletes Village and offer quick direct access to the venues via the freeway and
ferries. High speed ferries will take athletes to their venues quickly and safely. The
opportunity to build new communities along the East River provides a lasting legacy
for the 2028 Games. The village will offer breathtaking views of midtowns skyline.
Welcome Ceremonies and concerts will be specialized for athletes only.

5.

Public Transit

For the majority of international visitors and athletes, the NYC2028 experience
will start at either the JFK, LaGuardia airport, or Newark airport. Today NYCs Subway
system operates 34 physical rail lines, with 5,465,034 average weekday commuters.
The number 7 line is currently being extended to the west side of Manhattan, this is
the largest extension of a subway line in NYC in over 50 years. The subway covers
over 656 miles in New York. Complemented by Amtraks intercity services, rail travel
across New York City, the North East, and beyond will be convenient and accessible.
Finally, New York is home to 13,605 famous yellow and black taxi cabs, 7,990 of
which are hybrid vehicles.

6.

A Grand Celebration

Our bid celebrates history and innovation through the sights and sounds of each
and every community represented in NYC. New Yorkers comprise one of the most
ethnically diverse urban communities in the world. Every participating athlete and
visitor will feel a connection to our community.

Dream
Big

Dream
Big