2028 Summer Paralympics
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.
📅 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.
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Last Updated on January 5, 2026 by Sports Tourist