Olympic diving will now be held at the Rose Bowl Aquatics Center in Pasadena in 2028.

Organizers had originally planned to host diving at Exposition Park, but moved away from that plan because the pool there wasn't Olympic-sized. The L.A. City Council approved the venue change Wednesday.

The aquatic center in Pasadena already has two Olympic-sized pools. Organizers estimate moving diving to the venue will save around $12 million in infrastructure costs and allow for increased revenue due to Rose Bowl capacity for more ticket sales.

"This move will result in a significant step forward in ensuring both the financial success and sustainability of the Games, while enhancing operational efficiency,” L.A. Mayor Karen Bass said in a statement.

LA28, the private nonprofit organizing the Ga

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