Montreal will be one of the four cities to host the Olympic Qualifiers ahead of the LA 2028 Olympic Games.
The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) announced Montreal’s selection alongside Orlando, Tokyo and Shanghai, in a press release on Thursday.
About 500 athletes are expected to compete in the qualifiers in urban disciplines like BMX freestyle, park skateboarding, sport climbing, beach volleyball, flag football or 3×3 basketball.
The games are also seen as a boost for tourism drawing some 70,000 spectators.
“Beyond the economic benefits, this is also a defining moment: the return of the Olympic movement to Montréal in a renewed form, driven by the fusion of sport and festival culture and the rise of urban cultures,” said Yves Lalumière, president and CEO of Tourisme Montréal, which led Montreal’s bidding process that began in 2024.
COC president and silver medallist Olympian Tricia Smith said the Montreal’s selection was testament to Canada’s legacy of hosting big events.
“As we approach the 50th anniversary of the Montréal 1976 Olympic Games, this recognition feels all the more special,” Smith said.
Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada said, “To see Montréal selected alongside Orlando, Tokyo, and Shanghai is invaluable recognition of our city as a major sports destination. The Olympic Q-Series 2028 will showcase our ability to host major events, generate economic benefits, and promote our city.”
