Back to News The LA28 Paralympic Games competition schedule has officially been released, marking another major milestone for Para Climbing ahead of its historic Paralympic debut in 2028. Para Climbing will take place from August 24–27, 2028 at the Long Beach Climbing Theater in Long Beach, California. Across four days of competition, the world’s top Para Climbers will compete for Paralympic medals on the sport’s biggest stage for the very first time. The inclusion of Para Climbing in the LA28 Paralympic Games represents a landmark moment for the climbing community and a significant step forward for the continued growth of adaptive sports around the world. The LA28 Paralympic Games will feature eight medal events across men’s and women’s sport classes: Men’s B1 Men’s RP1 Men’s AU2 Men’s AL2 Women’s B2 Women’s RP1 Women’s AU2 Women’s AL2 The current Para Climbing competition schedule is as follows (all times PT): Thursday, August 24 — Qualification Rounds Qualifications Session 1 9:15 a.m. – 12:10 p.m. Men’s AU2 Qualification Men’s B1 Qualification Women’s RP1 Qualification Qualifications Session 2 6:00 p.m. – 8:55 p.m. Women’s AL2 Lead Qualification Men’s RP1 Qualification Women’s B2 Lead Qualification Friday, August 25 — Medal Finals Finals Session 1 9:15 a.m. – 12:10 p.m. Men’s AL2 Qualification Men’s B1 Final Women’s RP1 Final Finals Session 2 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Women’s AU2 Qualification Men’s AU2 Final Women’s AL2 Final Saturday, August 26 — Medal Finals Finals Session 5:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. Men’s RP1 Final Women’s B2 Final Sunday, August 27 — Medal Finals Finals Session 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Men’s AL2 Final Women’s AU2 Final All events and sessions remain subject to change leading up to and throughout the LA28 Paralympic Games. Since being announced for inclusion in the Paralympic program, Para Climbing has continued to see rapid international growth, with athletes pushing the limits of performance and bringing communities together around the world through competition. The release of the official competition schedule brings athletes, coaches, and fans one step closer to experiencing the sport’s Paralympic debut and celebrating a historic moment for climbing. More information on the LA28 Paralympic Games schedule can be found on the LA28 website.