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
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
- Gyms
- Conference Spaces
- Outdoor Spaces
- Public Spaces
- Residence Hall Common Spaces
- Dining Halls
- Classrooms
- Lecture Halls
Athletic Facilities
LBS Financial Credit Union Pyramid
Avail for use M-F, 8am-12am
Capacity: 4,000 | General Use: Courts & Gyms, Practice, Training & Event Space
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Pool
Avail for use M-F, 5pm-10pm
Capacity: 500 | General Use: Swimming, Practice & Training Space
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Track Field
Avail for use M-F, 8am-8pm
Capacity: 850 | General Use: Athletic Field, Practice & Training Space
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Intramural Fields (Soccer & Rugby)
Avail for use M-F, 8am-12pm
Capacity: Varies | General Use: Athletic Field, Practice & Training Space
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Tennis Courts
General Access M-F, 8am-10pm
Capacity: 200 | General Use: Athletic Field, Practice & Training Space
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Beach Volleyball 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)
General Access daily, 8am-8pm
Capacity: Varies | General Use: Athletic Space, Practice & Training Space
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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
Rock Wall
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
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East Lawn
Conference Spaces
Anna W. Ngai Alumni Center
Available for use M-W, 8am-5pm
Capacity: 75 | General Use: Event, Conference & Meeting Space
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Ukleja Center
Avail for use M-W, 8am-5pm
Capacity: 75 | General Use: Conference & Meeting Space
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Karl Anatol Center
Avail for use M-W, 8am-5pm
Capacity: 120 | General Use: Conference & Meeting Space
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Barrett Athletic Administration Building (BAAC)
Avail for use M-W, 8am-5pm
Capacity: 84 | General Use: Conference & Meeting Space
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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
Access only with a confirmed reservation
Capacity: 200 | General Use: Private Event Space
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Public Spaces
CBA Lawn
Available for use Su/Mo/Tu/Wed All Day.
Capacity: Varies | General Use: Event Space
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Central Quad
Available for use Su/Mo/Tu/Wed All Day.
Capacity: Varies | General Use: Event Space
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Outpost Lawn
Available for use Su/Mo/Tu/Wed All Day.
Capacity: 300 | General Use: Event Space
Residence Hall Common Spaces
Availability: Varies
Capacity: Varies | General Use: For common space, leisure and group use in conjunction with residence hall rental
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Dining Halls
Hillside / Parkside / Beachside
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
Classroom and conference room rentals depend on availability and can be coordinated upon inquiry.
Lecture Halls
Horn Center
Available M-Th, 2pm-10pm & F, 2pm-5pm
Capacity: 300 | General Use: Study Space, Computer Lab, Conference & Meeting Space
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Dance Theatres (The Players Theatre, The Studio Theatre, The University Theatre)
Available M-F, 8am –10pm
General Use: Presentation, Conference & Meeting Space
Capacity: Players Theatre - 90 | Studio Theatre - 237 | University Theatre - 378
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