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Los Angeles City To Host 12 Paralympic Sports in 2028

2028 marks first-ever Paralympic Games in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES – Today, LA28 unveiled the updated 2028 Paralympic venue plan following approval from the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Governing Board. With this plan, Los Angeles will host the Paralympic Games for the first time in the city’s history. 

“The first-ever Paralympic Games in Los Angeles will showcase the world’s top talent and provide an opportunity for L.A. to improve inclusive accessibility citywide,” said Mayor Karen Bass. “The legacy of these Games will be imprinted on our city forever – proliferating beyond the boundaries of these venues to better all of Los Angeles.” 

“The Paralympic Games showcases the highest level of athleticism, skill and endurance and it is important for LA28 to deliver a plan that not only elevates Paralympic sport, but brings it to the next level,” said LA28 Chief Executive Officer Reynold Hoover. “The Paralympic venue plan ensures that Los Angeles’ first-ever Paralympic Games will take place in incredible existing stadiums and arenas across the region while creating the best possible experience for athletes and fans across the 560 events with accessibility top of mind.”   

The Paralympic Games is the world’s third largest sporting event and will take place in Los Angeles August 15 through August 27, 2028. During the 2028 Paralympic Games, the majority of sports and disciplines will be held in the City of Los Angeles, with Downtown L.A. and Exposition Park zones serving as main hubs for the competitions. L.A. will also host the Paralympic Closing Ceremony at the LA Memorial Coliseum. 

The list of Paralympic sports, disciplines and venues in Los Angeles announced today is below.  

City of Los Angeles – 2028 Host City 

  • Boccia in the Convention Center in Downtown Los Angeles

  • Goalball in Peacock Theater in Downtown Los Angeles

  • Para Athletics at the LA Memorial Coliseum

  • Para Badminton in the USC Sports Center

  • Para Judo in the Convention Center in Downtown Los Angeles

  • Para Marathon in Venice Beach (starting location)  

  • Para Table Tennis in the Convention Center in Downtown Los Angeles

  • Para Taekwondo in the Convention Center in Downtown Los Angeles

  • Para Triathlon in Venice Beach

  • Wheelchair Basketball in the Crypto.com Arena in Downtown Los Angeles

  • Wheelchair Fencing in the Convention Center in Downtown Los Angeles

  • Wheelchair Rugby in the USC Sports Center 

Other events will also be held in the region:

City of Long Beach – 2028 Venue City 

  • Blind Football at Alamitos Beach in Long Beach

  • Para Canoe – Sprint at Marine Stadium in Long Beach

  • Para Climbing at the Convention Center Lot in Long Beach

  • Para Rowing at Marine Stadium in Long Beach

  • Para Swimming at the Convention Center Lot in Long Beach

  • Shooting Para Sport in the Convention Center in Long Beach

  • Sitting Volleyball in the Arena in Long Beach

City of Carson – 2028 Venue City 

  • Para Archery at the Fields in Carson

  • Wheelchair Tennis at the Tennis Center in Carson

  • Para Cycling - Track at Velodrome in Carson

City of Arcadia 

  • Para Equestrian at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia