American football—set to make its Olympic debut in flag form in 2028 in Los Angeles—is hoping for such a global breakthrough.

The open-air soccer venue has a seating capacity of 22,000. It was formerly known as Banc of California Stadium before changing sponsors in 2023. Flag football will make its Olympic debut in 2028.

The Los Angeles City Council on Friday approved updates to the 2028 Games Plan, including preliminary approval of the Stadium in Exposition Park to be named as Flag Football’s competition venue when ...