(sabasports report)FIBA announced that basketball at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games will be played at the Intuit Dome, the new home of the Los Angeles Clippers. When the arena opens in August 2024, it will be the first time the Clippers have their own home after 25 years of sharing an arena with the Lakers.
The Clippers were founded in Buffalo in 1970, moved to San Diego, and moved to Los Angeles in 1984. At first, they used the Los Angeles Coliseum, and in 1999 they began sharing the Staples Center arena with the Lakers. After 25 long years together, the Clippers are finally home.
The 18,000-seat Intuit Dome cost $2 billion. In addition to the 2028 Olympics, the arena will host the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend. The new facility is not only an important milestone for the Clippers, but also a new landmark for Los Angeles sports.
The opening of the Clippers’ new home marks the start of a new era for the franchise, a modern venue that will provide a better experience for the team and its fans. The opening of the Intuit Dome will further enhance Los Angeles’ status as a global hub for sports and entertainment.