Los Angeles celebrated the milestone of 1,000 days remaining until its inaugural Paralympic Games by revealing an initial competition timetable for the 2028 event on Wednesday. Organizers have stated that this edition will showcase more sports, sessions, and medals than any previous Games.
According to the LA28 organizing committee, the event will encompass 23 sports and a total of 560 medal competitions spread across 294 sessions. This schedule was created in collaboration with international federations and Olympic Broadcasting Services, aiming to prioritize athlete welfare while optimizing global broadcast opportunities.
“The significance of Los Angeles hosting its first Paralympic Games is immense for all of us. Our teams are dedicated to establishing a competition schedule that reflects and addresses the needs of the athletes,” stated Ileana Rodriguez, vice president of Paralympic strategy and relations for LA28, in a conversation with Reuters.
“These Games are crafted with both the athletes and the worldwide audience in consideration as we all eagerly anticipate an unforgettable experience together.”
Mayor Karen Bass of Los Angeles remarked that the city will host its first Paralympic Games featuring an unprecedented number of female athletes on the global platform.
The opening ceremony for the 2028 Games is scheduled for August 15, 2028, at SoFi Stadium, with the closing ceremony taking place on August 27 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
On the first day, champions in Para athletics, wheelchair fencing, shooting Para sport, Para equestrian, and Para track cycling will be crowned.
Para climbing will make its Paralympic debut, featuring four days of competition starting from Day 9, while wheelchair rugby and sitting volleyball will adopt extended formats that include play-in rounds.
Organizers have indicated that a more comprehensive, event-specific schedule will be available in 2026.
