Where are the Paralympic Games taking place?
The next Summer Paralympic Games will take place in Los Angeles, USA, from 15 – 27 August 2028. Known as LA28, the games will bring together over 4,000 athletes competing across over 20 sports and 500+ medal events. It will be the first time Los Angeles has hosted the Paralympics.
What is new at the Los Angeles Paralympics?
Para climbing will make its Paralympic debut, with eight medal events scheduled from 24 to 27 August 2028. LA28 is also expected to have the largest athlete field and the widest sports programme in Summer Paralympic history.
Events will take place across the Los Angeles region. For example, the Para cycling road races are planned to start and finish at the LA Zoo, while the Para athletics marathon will start at Venice Beach and finish outside the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
Key Facts:
| WHEN 15–27 August 2028 | WHERE Los Angeles, USA | SPORTS 23 |
| MEDAL EVENTS 560 | ATHLETES Around 4,480 | NEW SPORT Para climbing |
Will the flame be lit at Stoke Mandeville Stadium?
The Paralympic Flame for the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Summer Games will be created on Tuesday 8 August 2028 at Stoke Mandeville Stadium. The date is provisional and maybe subject to change.
How do I purchase tickets?
The next opportunity to purchase LA28 tickets will be be in 2027. Sign up for the LA28 newsletter to be notified about upcoming Olympic and Paralympic ticket opportunities.
When do the LA28 Paralympic Games start?
The Opening Ceremony is scheduled for 15 August 2028, with the Closing Ceremony on 27 August. For the first time at a Summer Paralympics, some competition will begin before the Opening Ceremony: wheelchair rugby is scheduled to start on 13 August and boccia on 14 August.
The competition schedule has been published, although individual sessions may change.
Athletes to watch out for
As LA28 approaches, follow the British Paralympic association for athlete selection announcements, team news and games updates.
