A total of six teams each in the men's and women's T20 competitions will compete at the Olympics, with five places decided through ICC rankings and existing tournaments, while the final spot will be awarded through a new ICC Olympics Qualifier in 2027.

Mumbai, June 29: Cricket is officially set to return to the Olympic Games at Los Angeles 2028 (LA28) and the International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced how teams will qualify. A total of six teams each in the men's and women's T20 competitions will compete at the Olympics with five places decided through ICC rankings and existing tournaments, while the final spot will be awarded through a new ICC Olympics Qualifier in 2027.

How Men's Teams Will Qualify For LA28 Olympics

For the men's competition, four automatic places will go to the highest-ranked eligible teams from Africa, Asia, Europe and Oceania in the ICC Men's T20I rankings on December 31, 2026, provided they are ranked inside the top 15.

The USA, as hosts, can also qualify automatically if they are in the top 15 by the same date. If the USA fail to meet that requirement, the place will go to the next highest-ranked eligible team from any continent.