The 2028 Paralympic Games are coming to Los Angeles in August 2028, marking the first time the international event has come to the city. While events take place throughout the city, the Westside is a hub for some of the most popular events, including wheelchair basketball at the DTLA Arena and Para Judo, Boccia, Para Table Tennis, Para Taekwondo and wheelchair fencing at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
Last week, LA28 – or the Los Angeles Organizing Committee for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games – released the Paralympic competition schedule by event. The schedule provides a comprehensive overview of when the medal events will take place during the two weeks of competition. Opening day is scheduled for August 15, with pre-games starting on August 13.
“The Paralympic Games are a must-see pinnacle sporting event,” said LA28 Chief Athlete Officer Janet Evans. “As the world’s third largest sporting event, they celebrate athletic excellence at the highest level, demonstrating ruthless determination and the limitless possibilities and power of sport. With more sports and days of competition than ever before, LA28 sets the stage for legendary Paralympic Games.”
The 2028 Games mark the largest Paralympic Games ever, with 560 medal events. This is the highest number since the 1988 Paralympic Games in Seoul. It also promises a record 23 sports at nearly 20 competition venues and seven competition zones across LA. All locations are within a radius of 35 kilometers.
“We have the opportunity to break barriers and redefine what the Paralympic Movement and disability representation can mean for the next generation,” said Ileana Rodriguez, LA28 Vice President of Paralympic Strategy and Relations. “We have the opportunity to shine a brighter light on more Paralympians than ever before, and I can’t wait for fans around the world to witness the extraordinary athleticism and unforgettable moments their performances are sure to bring.”
LA28 is the first Paralympic Games where sport starts before the opening ceremony, which is considered “Day 0”, with events on “Day -1” and “Day -2”, including wheelchair rugby and boccia.
See the schedule below:
• August 13 (day -2): Wheelchair rugby at the USC Sports Center
• August 14 (day -1): Boccia at the LA Convention Center
• August 15 (day 0): Paralympic Opening Ceremony at 6:00 PM at LA Memorial Coliseum and 2028 Stadium (SoFi Stadium)
• August 16 (day 1): Para-athletics at the LA Memorial Coliseum; Para-cycling track at the Carson Velodrome; Para Equestrian at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia; Para table tennis at the LA Convention Center
• August 17 (day 2): Para swimming at the Long Beach Aquatics Center
• August 18 (day 3): Goalball at Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles; Para rowing at Marine Stadium in Long Beach; Para table tennis at the Los Angeles Convention Center
• August 19 (day 4): Boccia at the Los Angeles Convention Center; Para rowing at Marine Stadium in Long Beach
• August 20 (day 5): Blinds Football/Soccer at Alamitos Beach Stadium in Long Beach; Para archery at Carson Field
• August 21 (day 6): Para Equestrian at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia
• August 22 (day 7): Para Cycling Road with location to be determined; Para Powerlifting with location to be determined; Para badminton at the USC Sports Center
• August 23 (day 8): Para Taekwondo at the Los Angeles Convention Center
• August 24 (day 9): Parajudo at the Los Angeles Convention Center; Paracanoeing at Marine Stadium in Long Beach; Paraclimbing at the Long Beach Climbing Theater
• August 25 (day 10): Goalball at Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles; Paracanoe at Marine Stadium in Long Beach
• August 26 (day 11): Sports award-winning champions include Para Archery, Para Badminton, Para Canoeing, Para Climbing, Para Cycling Road, Para Judo, Para Powerlifting, Para Swimming, Para Table Tennis, Sitting Volleyball, Wheelchair Basketball and Wheelchair Tennis. The events take place at locations in Los Angeles.
• August 27 (day 12): Final Sunday and Closing Ceremony at the LA Memorial Coliseum; Para Athletics Marathon from Venice Beach to DTLA; Blinds football/soccer at Alamitos Beach Stadium in Long Beach
Para Climbing will make its debut at the Paralympic Games in 2028, adding eight new events to the games. In addition, three more events will take place during the games: a new women’s event in both Para Table Tennis and Para Triathlon, as well as a new relay for athletes with intellectual disabilities in Para Swimming.
