LOS ANGELES – Mayor Karen Bass today marked 1,000 days out from the start of the 2028 Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony by highlighting the City’s efforts to deliver an accessible and inclusive Games. LA28 today shared an initial preview of the 2028 Paralympic competition schedule by day and session. In 2028, Los Angeles will make history – L.A. will host its first-ever Paralympic Games, Para Climbing will make its Paralympic debut, and LA28 will feature the most gender-balanced athlete quota in the history of the Paralympic Games. The 2028 Paralympic Opening Ceremony will take place on Tuesday, August 15, 2028, at 5:00 PM at SoFi Stadium, and the Closing Ceremony will take place on Sunday, August 27, 2028, at 6:00 PM at the LA Memorial Coliseum.
“In just 1,000 days, we will make history by hosting the first-ever Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, one that will feature the most women athletes ever competing on this world stage,” said Mayor Bass. “I can’t wait to celebrate the elite athleticism and determination of some of the world’s greatest athletes and to see Los Angeles shine.”
“We’re excited to mark 1,000 days from the LA28 Paralympic Games as we set the stage for athletes, fans and the global community to unite in a celebration of sport, resilience and human potential,” said Reynold Hoover, LA28 Chief Executive Officer. “The Paralympic competition schedule reflects our athlete-first approach in planning and creating unforgettable competition moments across the region as we prepare to welcome the Paralympic Games to Los Angeles for the very first time.”
Mayor Bass has taken bold action to ensure Los Angeles delivers an accessible Games that leaves a lasting legacy benefiting Angelenos with disabilities for generations to come.
To mark the 35th anniversary of the American with Disabilities Act, Mayor Bass signed an official Games Host City Accessibility Commitment, establishing disabled access as a top priority and ensuring that accessibility is incorporated into all Games delivery and legacy initiatives across the City.
Mayor Bass appointed the City’s first-ever Accessibility Chief within the Office of Major Events who is developing and overseeing the implementation of a Games Accessibility Plan that will outline specific accessibility initiatives across all focus areas.
Thanks to a $160 million investment from LA28 and the International Olympic Committee, the PlayLA program offers adapted sports at a low cost for kids across L.A.
To execute her “Games for All” Vision, Mayor Bass issued Executive Directive 16, which mobilizes the City Games Mobility Working Group — including the Department of Disability – to coordinate the development and delivery of City projects critical to delivering a 2028 Games mobility experience that is safe, accessible, and welcoming.
The Department of Building and Safety, Department on Disability, and the Office of Major Events are working together to improve the accessibility of temporary special events occurring within the City.
The City is working to establish a cross-departmental task force responsible for improving the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities into available City employment opportunities. These efforts will ensure that considerations for people with disabilities are integrated into all facets of the City’s employment processes. This work will increase opportunities for people with disabilities, inform the perception of disability among City staff and its partner agencies, and create long lasting societal change inside and outside of Los Angeles City Hall.
The City’s Department on Disability and Braille Institute collaborated to install Braille translation for the Olympic and Paralympic Flag Installation in City Hall.