LA28 Reveals Updated Paralympic Venue Plan

LA28 has unveiled the updated 2028 Paralympic Summer Games venue plan following approval from the International Paralympic Committee Governing Board.

With every competition venue within a 35–mile radius, the venue plan reduces the overall number of standalone sites and minimizes travel times for athletes staying in the Paralympic Village. For the first time since Rio 2016, Paralympians will have the opportunity to be housed together at the Olympic and Paralympic Village, which will be based on UCLA’s campus.

“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.”

During the 2028 Paralympic Summer Games, most sports and disciplines will be held in Los Angeles, with Downtown Los Angeles and Exposition Park serving as main hubs for the competitions.

The Los Angeles Convention Center will serve as a multi-sport complex featuring Boccia, Para Judo, Para Table Tennis, Para Taekwondo and Wheelchair Fencing. Adjacent to the Convention Center, the Arena in Downtown Los Angeles will host Wheelchair Basketball and the nearby Peacock Theater will serve as the home to Goalball.

The LA Memorial Coliseum will host Para Athletics as well as the Paralympic Closing Ceremony on August 27, 2028. The USC Sports Center will host Wheelchair Rugby and Para Badminton. Venice Beach will host a lineup of events including Para Triathlon and the starting point of Para Athletics Marathon.

“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 Los Angeles 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.”

Carson will be the site for several events, including Para Archery at the Fields in Carson, Wheelchair Tennis at the Tennis Center and Para Cycling – Track in the Velodrome.

Several events will take place in Long Beach, including the Paralympic debut of Para Climbing in the Convention Center Lot, while Para Swimming will be held at the temporary outdoor aquatics center. Within the Convention Center in Long Beach, Shooting Para Sport will take place in a temporary indoor range. Adjacent to the Convention Center, the Arena in Long Beach will stage Sitting Volleyball.

A temporary arena will stage Blind Football at Alamitos Beach. Further down the coastline of Long Beach, the Para Rowing and Para Canoe – Sprint events will be held at Marine Stadium. Para Equestrian events will take place at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia.

The venue for Para Powerlifting, the start/finish location and course for Para Cycling Road, along with the course and finish location for Para Athletics Marathon will be confirmed later.

2028 Paralympic Host Cities/Venues 

City of Los Angeles
Boccia — Convention Center in Downtown
Goalball — Peacock Theater in Downtown
Para Athletics — LA Memorial Coliseum
Para Badminton — USC Sports Center
Para Judo — Convention Center
Para Athletics Marathon — Venice Beach
Para Table Tennis — Convention Center
Para Taekwondo — Convention Center
Para Triathlon — Venice Beach
Wheelchair Basketball — Arena in Downtown
Wheelchair Fencing — Convention Center
Wheelchair Rugby ​— USC Sports Center

City of Long Beach
Blind Football — Alamitos Beach
Para Canoe/Sprint —​ Marine Stadium
Para Climbing — ​Convention Center Lot
Para Rowing​ — Marine Stadium
Para Swimming — Convention Center Lot
Shooting Para Sport — Convention Center
Sitting Volleyball — Arena

City of Carson
Para Archery — Fields
Wheelchair Tennis —Tennis Center
Para Cycling — Velodrome

City of Arcadia
Para Equestrian — Santa Anita Park