Six women’s teams will compete at the LA28 Cricket Olympics, marking cricket’s return to the Games after more than a century.
Cricket is set to make its Olympic comeback at the Los Angeles 2028 Games, with both men’s and women’s competitions featuring six teams each, all competing for gold, silver, and bronze medals.
The LA28 Olympics will be held in the United States in July 2028, with the women’s cricket event scheduled from July 12 to July 20.
While the men’s qualification race is still ongoing, five women’s teams have already secured their spots in the Olympic tournament. The remaining qualification details will be confirmed through official ICC pathways and rankings.
Below is the list of women’s teams that have already qualified for the LA28 Olympics 2028.
1. LA28 Cricket: USA Women
The United States Women’s cricket team have officially secured their place in the LA28 Olympics, benefiting from automatic qualification as the host nation. As Los Angeles will host the 2028 Olympic Games, USA Women have been granted a direct entry into the cricket competition without needing to go through the standard qualification process. This marks a significant milestone for American women’s cricket, as the sport returns to the Olympic stage after a long gap. The inclusion of cricket in LA28 is expected to boost the game’s popularity in the United States, providing the host team with a unique opportunity to compete against the world’s top sides on home soil. With automatic qualification confirmed, USA Women now join the growing list of teams preparing for the historic Olympic cricket event in 2028, aiming to make a strong impression in front of their home crowd.
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2. LA28 Cricket England Women
England secured qualification for the LA28 Olympics cricket event after advancing to the semi-finals of the ongoing Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. Their qualification confirms them as representatives of Great Britain in the tournament. In Olympic cricket, Great Britain will be represented by a combined team structure that brings together players from England, Ireland, and Scotland under one banner. England’s strong performance in the World Cup ensured their place among the elite teams heading to Los Angeles 2028, marking a significant milestone for women’s cricket in the region. This achievement highlights the depth and consistency of England’s women’s side on the global stage, as they continue to compete at the highest level and build momentum ahead of the Olympic debut of cricket.
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3. LA28 Cricket: India Women
India Women secured their place in the LA Olympics 2028 following a strong showing in the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup. Led by Harmanpreet Kaur, the team did not reach the semi-finals, but emerged as the highest-performing Asian side in the tournament. Despite missing out on the final four, their consistent performances across the group stage were enough to earn Olympic qualification. This achievement marks a historic milestone, as India Women became the first team from the Asian subcontinent to secure a cricket berth for the LA28 Games. The qualification reflects their growing stature in international women’s cricket and highlights a major breakthrough for the sport in Asia ahead of its Olympic return.
4. LA28 Cricket: South Africa Women
South Africa secured their qualification for the LA28 Olympics in cricket through their performance in the Women’s T20 World Cup. They stand out as the only African nation to have qualified so far, highlighting a significant milestone for women’s cricket on the continent. Their achievement reflects consistent progress and strong performances on the global stage. Meanwhile, several other teams are still in contention for Olympic qualification and will have another opportunity to secure their place through the Global Olympic Tournament qualifiers scheduled for 2027. That event will determine the remaining slots for LA28, ensuring a competitive and inclusive qualification pathway for nations across different regions. South Africa’s early qualification also adds momentum to the tournament, setting a benchmark for emerging teams aiming to reach the Olympic stage.
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5. LA28 Cricket: Australia Women
Australia have secured their qualification for the LA28 Olympics cricket event through their strong performance in the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, where they have reached the semi-finals and are set to face the West Indies. Their consistent run in the tournament helped them overtake New Zealand in the Oceania regional standings, sealing their Olympic berth. With this achievement, Australia became one of the early confirmed teams for the LA28 women’s cricket competition, underlining their dominance in T20 cricket and their continued success on the global stage.