The IOC has confirmed canoeing for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, featuring 16 medal events with full gender parity. The event lineup mirrors Paris 2024, with venues in Long Beach for sprint and Oklahoma City for slalom. 318 athlete quota places will be available, split equally between men and women. Kayak cross will return after its debut in Paris. The 5000m sprint event was not included in the program.

The LA City Council approved relocating the canoe slalom events for the 2028 Olympic Games (LA28) to Oklahoma City's Whitewater Center, a premier venue. This decision aligns with LA28's focus on sustainability and leveraging existing facilities. Oklahoma City will host both canoe slalom and softball in 2028. The city will also host the 2025 WBSC U-18 Women’s Softball World Cup Finals, a 2025 ICF Canoe Slalom World Ranking Race, and the 2026 ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships. ICF President Thomas Konietzko and other ICF leaders visited Oklahoma City, receiving the Key to the City from Mayor David Holt. Canoe sprint events will remain in Long Beach.