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LA28 announces schedule for largest-ever Paralympics in Los Angeles

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 12:22 PM

Last updated Aug 14, 2026

LA28 announces schedule for largest-ever Paralympics in Los Angeles
Summary

Los Angeles will host its first Paralympics from August 15 to August 27, 2028. The event will feature a record 560 medal events, the highest since 1988, across nearly 20 venues. Athletes will compete in 23 sports over two weeks, marking the initial inclusion of wheelchair rugby and boccia before the Opening Ceremony. The final weekend, dubbed 'Super Saturday,' will include 15 finals sessions and the highest number of last-day medals since 1996.

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By the Numbers
  • •Paralympics feature a record 560 medal events.
  • •Opening Ceremony scheduled for August 15, 2028.
  • •New sports include climbing, with other new events in table tennis and triathlon.
  • •Final weekend will crown champions across multiple sessions.
Latest Updates
  • 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — How LA28 aims to stage 'the best Paralympic Games ever'
  • 12:22 PMYahoo Sports — LA28 sets competition schedule for Paralympics
What they're saying
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Los Angeles is preparing to host its first ever Paralympics, with competition beginning earlier than ever and athletes set to be crowned across 560 medal events.

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Is Los Angeles ready to host the Paralympics? L.A. 28 organizers hope the city can deliver a transformational boost mirroring the 1984 Olympics.

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