Will Simone Biles Compete at LA 2028?
The most decorated gymnast in history has not confirmed a run at Los Angeles 2028. Here is what she has actually said, where her record stands, and what the LA 2028 gymnastics stage looks like.
The short answer
Simone Biles has not confirmed whether she will compete at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. Speaking at the Laureus World Sports Awards in spring 2026, she described her decision as still at a 50-50 and said she had asked her longtime coach for more time to recover mentally before committing to anything. She has not competed since the Paris 2024 Games, and she has not announced her retirement either.
In other words, the door is open but nothing is decided. Since Paris she has been consistent on two points: any comeback depends on her mental and physical readiness, and a home Olympics in Los Angeles is a genuine draw. Until she enters a competition or makes an announcement, her status for LA 2028 remains an open question.
What Simone Biles has said about 2028
Biles has addressed the LA 2028 question several times since Paris. The throughline: no commitment, no retirement, and an honest accounting of what another Olympic cycle would demand.
After Paris 2024
Biles left her third Olympics with three golds and a silver, then stepped away from competition. She said she wanted real time off, and she declined to commit to another cycle while making clear she was not ruling one out.
Spring 2026: still at a 50-50
At the Laureus World Sports Awards in Madrid, Biles said her LA 2028 decision was still at a 50-50. She described being on a health and wellness journey, said she had asked her coach for more time to recover mentally, and acknowledged the physical side too: 2028 feels far away, and she felt her body aging in Paris.
May 2026: no decision made
In follow-up comments she repeated that she had not decided on a return, nearly two years after her last competitive routine, and stressed that the call rests on her psychological readiness more than her physical capability.
August 2026: a visit to the gym
Biles posted from the World Champions Center, her family's gym near Houston, showing the training floor and her locker, untouched since her Paris preparation. The visit set off comeback speculation, but a gym visit is not a training announcement, and she has not entered any competition.
The age question is real. Biles turns 31 in March 2028, and the LA 2028 opening ceremony is July 14, 2028. Reporting on her Laureus comments noted she would be the first US gymnast over 30 to compete at an Olympics since 1952.
Her record: the most decorated gymnast in history
Biles owns 11 Olympic medals, 7 of them gold, plus 30 World Championship medals, 23 of them gold. That combined total makes her the most decorated gymnast in history, and it is why a possible fourth Games is the single biggest storyline of LA 2028.
Rio 2016
Four golds (team, all-around, vault, floor) and bronze on beam in her Olympic debut.
Tokyo 2020
Silver with the team and bronze on beam after withdrawing from several finals to protect her mental health.
Paris 2024
Three golds (team, all-around, vault) and silver on floor in a full return to the top of the sport.
The Paris comeback is why the 2028 conversation exists at all. After stepping back in Tokyo, Biles rebuilt her gymnastics and won the Olympic all-around again at 27. A fourth Games at 31, in front of a home crowd, would be unprecedented for an American gymnast. It is also exactly the kind of challenge she has spent her career taking on.
The stage if she returns: gymnastics at LA 2028
Artistic gymnastics at LA 2028 runs July 15 to 25, 2028 at Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles, listed as DTLA Arena on official schedule documents. The competition spans 15 sessions: qualifying, the team finals, both all-around finals, and the apparatus finals.
If Biles competes, the women's team final, the women's all-around final, and the vault, beam, and floor apparatus finals would be her likeliest sessions. Gymnastics is one of the most in-demand sports at any Summer Games, with or without her on the start list.
How to get LA 2028 gymnastics tickets
Official LA28 ticketing is rolling out in phases through la28.org. On the resale side, GoalTickets already lists LA 2028 artistic gymnastics tickets: 8 sessions on the market with listed prices from $1,115.
Listed prices are asking prices in USD, not face value, and they move with demand. If Biles confirms a comeback, expect gymnastics listings to tighten quickly, with the team and all-around finals drawing the most attention. Our gymnastics ticket guide breaks down every session and seating category.
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Simone Biles and LA 2028: FAQ
Will Simone Biles compete at the 2028 Olympics?
She has not confirmed it. In spring 2026 she described her decision as still at a 50-50 and said she needed more time to recover mentally before committing. She has not competed since Paris 2024, and no decision has been announced either way.
Has Simone Biles retired from gymnastics?
No. Biles has not announced her retirement. She has been on an extended break since Paris 2024, focused on what she calls her health and wellness journey, and she has kept a return to competition open.
How many Olympic medals does Simone Biles have?
Eleven Olympic medals: 7 gold, 2 silver, and 2 bronze, won across Rio 2016, Tokyo 2020, and Paris 2024. She also has 30 World Championship medals, 23 of them gold, making her the most decorated gymnast in history.
How old will Simone Biles be at LA 2028?
She turns 31 in March 2028, a few months before the opening ceremony on July 14, 2028. Reporting on her 2026 comments noted she would be the first US gymnast over 30 to compete at an Olympics since 1952.
Where is gymnastics at LA 2028, and how much are tickets?
Artistic gymnastics runs July 15 to 25, 2028 at Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles, across 15 sessions. GoalTickets currently lists gymnastics sessions from $1,115, with finals carrying the highest asking prices.