2028 Summer Paralympics

Name: 2028 Summer Paralympics
Start: 2028-08-15T00:00:00-07:00
End: 2028-08-27T23:59:59-07:00
Location: Los Angeles

August 15, 2028 – August 27, 2028 PDT

The 2028 Summer Paralympics, officially the XVIII Paralympic Games, will showcase the world’s most elite para-athletes across Los Angeles. This landmark edition marks the first time LA has hosted the Paralympic Games, utilizing a 100% accessible venue model to promote inclusion and the “radical reuse” of the city’s iconic urban infrastructure.

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📅 When are the 2028 Summer Paralympics?

Paralympic Games: August 15 – August 27, 2028.
Opening Ceremony: August 15, 2028 (SoFi Stadium, Inglewood). This world-class venue will showcase the spectacular scale and limitless possibilities of LA’s first Paralympic Games.
Closing Ceremony: August 27, 2028 (LA Memorial Coliseum). Following the Olympic tradition, the Paralympics will conclude at this historic landmark, cementing the movement into LA history.

🏖️ Where are the 2028 Summer Paralympics?

The Paralympic program is organized into primary accessible geographical clusters:

1. Downtown Sports Park (Central Hub)

Sports: Para Athletics (Coliseum), Para Swimming (USC), Wheelchair Basketball (Crypto.com Arena), Wheelchair Rugby (Convention Center).
Key Venue: The LA Convention Center, which will be transformed into a multi-sport hub with fully accessible fan zones and level flooring throughout.

2. South Bay Sports Park (Carson)

Sports: Para Cycling (Velodrome), Para Tennis, Para Soccer.
Key Venue: Dignity Health Sports Park, featuring a compact, flat campus layout that minimizes travel distance between competition sites.

3. Long Beach Sports Park (Coastal Hub)

Sports: Para Triathlon, Para Rowing, Para Canoe.
Key Venue: The Long Beach Waterfront, providing step-free viewing paths and specialized floating docks for accessible boarding.

🎟️ How do I get tickets for the 2028 Summer Paralympics?

Digital Ticketing: All tickets are distributed via the LA28 portal. Paralympic tickets are prioritized for community access and affordability.
Accessibility Seating: The ticketing platform includes a “Universal Access” filter. This allows users to specifically select wheelchair-accessible spots, companion seating, or “Easy Access” seats (minimal stairs) in any section of the stadium.
Hospitality: On Location offers inclusive packages that ensure “curb-to-seat” accessibility, including climate-controlled lounges for fans with sensory or temperature-regulation needs.

🚆 Accessibility & Travel Between Venues

Los Angeles is undergoing a massive infrastructure upgrade to ensure a “transit-first” Paralympic experience.

LA Metro: Every station on the Metro Rail system is elevator-equipped. During the Games, “Accessibility Ambassadors” will be stationed at key stops (like the Downtown Inglewood Station for the Opening Ceremony) to assist travelers.
Accessible Shuttles: A dedicated fleet of ADA-compliant shuttles will bridge the gap between rail stations and venues, particularly for the hillier sections of the Sports Parks.
By Air: LAX (Los Angeles International) offers dedicated PRM (Persons with Reduced Mobility) services and the new Automated People Mover, designed for seamless wheelchair transit to the rental car and transit hubs.

🏨 Where to stay for the 2028 Summer Paralympics

1. Inglewood & South Bay (Best for the Opening Ceremony)

Modern Choice: Lum Hotel Inglewood – Located near SoFi Stadium with modern accessible features and flat-path access to the stadium district.
Luxury Option: Westdrift Manhattan Beach – A short, accessible shuttle ride to the Carson sports cluster.

2. Downtown LA (Best for Athletics & Swimming)

Accessible Luxury: The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles – Features extensive ADA-compliant suites and zero-entry pool access.
Strategic Hub: InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown – Located at the Wilshire Grand, offering step-free access to the Metro Red/Purple lines.

3. Long Beach (Best for Rowing & Triathlon)

Coastal Base: Hyatt Regency Long Beach – Located directly adjacent to the accessible waterfront viewing paths.