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