2028 Summer Games

The City of Long Beach will proudly serve as a major venue city for the 2028 Summer Games, taking place July 14-30 2028. Long Beach will be a host to various water sport events such as Water Polo, Open Water Swimming, Sailing, Windsurfing, Kiteboarding, Rowing, Canoe Sprint, and Beach Volleyball.

All campus accommodations for housing and parking are fully committed for the 2028 Summer Games. All space availability for practice, training, and meeting purposes is limited to June and July of 2028

Please prepare your Bid Proposal using the guidelines provided below and submit it via email to jacquelyn.bedford@csulb.edu by March 15,2026. Our team will review all submissions and reach out with any questions or clarifications. Any bid submissions received after the stated timeline will be considered on a first come first served basis pending space availability.

Bidding Timeline 

  • Open Bidding: Jan 31, 2026 
  • Submission Deadline: March 15, 2026  
  • CSULB pricing Estimate Response: April 15, 2026
  • Additional Question Submission Period: April 15 - April 24, 2026
  • Presentations & Discussions: May 4 - May 15, 2026
  • Committee Decision Made: June 1, 2026 
  • Contract & Deposit Due: June 15, 2026  

Criteria 

1. Intended Use / Venue Fit 

  • Basic event information: Contact information, event name(s) & description(s), location(s), proposed date(s) & time(s), and guest count 
  • Brief explanation of the intended use for the venue(s) 
  • Why each requested venue is ideal for your event(s) 
  • What makes your event unique or beneficial for the university/community 
  • Experience hosting similar events (optional)  

 

2. Event Logistics  

  • Setup and teardown requirements 
  • Equipment or furniture needs 
  • Parking or accessibility considerations 
  • Other Needs & Requirements: Address any additional requirements or concerns in areas such as campus rules & regulations, advertising or PR considerations, and added services like increased security, IT services and Wi-Fi. 

  

3. Budget, Compliance & Insurance  

  • Ability to meet base pricing model 
  • Opportunities for campus engagement through educational improvements
  • Confirm willingness to provide deposit and sign contract 
  • Any additional budget considerations (e.g., extra services) 
  • Confirm ability to provide required insurance 
  • Acknowledge Facility Use Agreement requirement 
  • Deposit & Cancellations: Agreeance on details regarding deposit amount, refundability, and required notice period for cancellations. 

 

4. Partnership & Collaboration   

  • Review of established relationship with CSULB
  • Qualifications with other venues (can they provide prior positive experience with another vendor?)
  • Size of team and our ability to support a large or complex event request(s) 
  • Familiarity with campus policies and culture 
  • Ease of working (e.g., responsiveness, flexibility & communication throughout the process) 
  • Alignment with CSULB’s mission and vision, including opportunities to engage student‑athletes, students, and the broader campus community and Long Beach community

 

5. Bid Information  

  • Review the bid submission for completeness & clarity
  • Basic event information provided for each category

In preparation for the 2028 Summer Games, we are offering the following facilities to be rented for practice, training, conference accommodations, food service and meeting space purposes. Please review the list of available spaces below. 

To inquire about availability or request additional information, kindly complete our Inquiry Form.

If you would like to tour our facilities, please submit a request through our Tour Request Form.

Athletic Facilities

LBS Financial Credit Union Pyramid 

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The Pyramid

Avail for use M-F, 8am-12am

Capacity: 4,000 | General Use: Courts & Gyms, Practice, Training & Event Space

Learn about this Facility LBS Financial Credit Union Pyramid

Pool 

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Ken Lindgren Aquatics Center

Avail for use M-F, 5pm-10pm

Capacity: 500 | General Use: Swimming, Practice & Training Space

Learn about this Facility Pool

 

Track Field

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Jack Rose Track

Avail for use M-F, 8am-8pm

Capacity: 850 | General Use: Athletic Field, Practice & Training Space

Learn about this Facility Track Field

 

Intramural Fields (Soccer & Rugby)

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George Allen Field

Avail for use M-F, 8am-12pm

Capacity: Varies | General Use: Athletic Field, Practice & Training Space

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Soccer & Rugby Field

 

Tennis Courts

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Rhodes Tennis Center

General Access M-F, 8am-10pm

Capacity: 200 | General Use: Athletic Field, Practice & Training Space

Learn about this Facility Tennis Courts

 

 

Beach Volleyball Courts

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LBSU Sand Courts

General Access M-F, 8am-8pm

Capacity: Varies | General Use: Athletic Court, Practice & Training Space

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Gyms

Student Recreation Wellness Center (SRWC)

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Student Recreation & Wellness Center

General Access daily, 8am-8pm

Capacity: Varies | General Use: Athletic Space, Practice & Training Space

Learn about this Facility SRWC

 

Pyramid Strength Complex​

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Pyramid strength complex

Avail for use Su-W, 2pm-12am

Capacity: Varies | General Use: Athletic Space, Practice & Training Space

MAC Gym

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MAC Gym

Avail for use M-F 6am-9pm | SaSu 7am-5pm

Capacity: 150-300 | General Use: Athletic Space, Practice & Training Space

Learn about this Facility MAC Gym

 

Rock Wall

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rock wall

Avail for use M-F 6am-9pm | SaSu 7am-5pm

Capacity: 42 | General Use: Athletic Space, Practice & Training Space

Learn about this Facility Rock Wall

 

Aquatics Center (Pool & Spa)

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Aquatics Center Pool & Spa

Avail for use M-F 9am-11:30am / 1pm-5pm | SaSu 12:30pm-4:30pm

Capacity: Varies | General Use: Swimming, Practice & Training Space

Learn about this Facility Aquatics Center

 

East Lawn

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East Lawn

Avail for use M-F 6am-9pm | SaSu 7am-5pm

Capacity: 70 | General Use: Event Space

Learn about this Facility East Lawn

 

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Conference Spaces

Anna W. Ngai Alumni Center 

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Ngai Alumni Center

Available for use M-W, 8am-5pm

Capacity: 75 | General Use: Event, Conference & Meeting Space  

Learn about this Facility Alumni Center

Ukleja Center

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student success center

Avail for use M-W, 8am-5pm

Capacity: 75 | General Use: Conference & Meeting Space 

Learn about this Facility Ukleja Center

 

Karl Anatol Center​

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Anatol Center, view from the Podium

Avail for use M-W, 8am-5pm

Capacity: 120 | General Use: Conference & Meeting Space  

Learn about this Facility Karl Anatol Center

 

Barrett Athletic Administration Building (BAAC)​

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BAAC

Avail for use M-W, 8am-5pm

Capacity: 84 | General Use: Conference & Meeting Space  

Learn about this Facility The BAAC

 

The Pointe​

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the Pointe

Avail for use M-Su, 7am-10pm

Capacity: 300 | General Use: Event. Conference & Meeting Space 

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Outdoor Spaces

Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden

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People stroll through a lush Japanese garden with ponds, trees and stone paths.

Access only with a confirmed reservation

Capacity: 200 | General Use: Private Event Space 

Learn about this Facility Japanese Garden

 

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Public Spaces

CBA Lawn​

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cba lawn

Available for use Su/Mo/Tu/Wed All Day.

Capacity: Varies | General Use: Event Space 

Learn about this Facility CBA Lawn

Central Quad​

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central quad

Available for use Su/Mo/Tu/Wed All Day.

Capacity: Varies | General Use: Event Space 

Learn about this Facility Central Quad

Outpost Lawn​

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outpost lawn

Available for use Su/Mo/Tu/Wed All Day.

Capacity: 300 | General Use: Event Space 

 

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Residence Hall Common Spaces

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parkside north terrace

Availability: Varies

Capacity: Varies | General Use: For common space, leisure and group use in conjunction with residence hall rental

Learn about these Facility RH Common Space

 

Dining Halls

Hillside / Parkside / Beachside

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Hillside Dining Hall

M-F: Lunch 11am-2:30pm, Dinner 4pm-8:30pm

* Lunch and Dinner Grab-n-Go options to be available 

Capacity: Varies | General Use: Dining 

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Classrooms

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Classroom

Classroom and conference room rentals depend on availability and can be coordinated upon inquiry.

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Lecture Halls

Horn Center​

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Steve and Nini Horn Center Study Lounge

Available M-Th, 2pm-10pm & F, 2pm-5pm

Capacity: 300 | General Use: Study Space, Computer Lab, Conference & Meeting Space 

Learn about this Facility Horn Center ​​

Dance Theatres (The Players Theatre, The Studio Theatre, The University Theatre)

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Front of Theatre Arts Building

Available M-F, 8am –10pm

General Use: Presentation, Conference & Meeting Space

Capacity: Players Theatre - 90 | Studio Theatre - 237 | University Theatre - 378

Learn about this Facility Dance Department​​

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