Pan American Games Lima 2027

Dates, venues and sports

The 20th Pan American Games Lima 2027 are scheduled for 23 July to 8 August 2027. Lima will welcome athletes from across the Americas for 38 sports. The Opening Ceremony is set for 23 July at Peru’s National Stadium.

Competition starts before the ceremony: baseball is scheduled from 21 July, with cricket beginning on 22 July. The official sports schedule sets out when events take place and which venues they use. It includes major clusters such as the National Sports Village (VIDENA), the Villa María del Triunfo complex, the Villa El Salvador Sports Center and the surf break at Punta Rocas.

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A second Pan American Games for Lima

Lima hosted the Games in 2019 and is preparing to welcome the continent’s multi-sport event again. The 2027 programme ranges from track and field, swimming and team sports to surfing, skateboarding and climbing. That variety makes the Games a good fit for a longer city stay: one day can mean a stadium session, the next a coastal event or a different sports complex.

Panam Sports’ July 2026 update (opens in a new tab) expects more than 7,000 athletes from 41 countries and territories. Its published competition schedule is the best guide to dates and venues, though the organiser notes that details can change.

Two useful dates for a first itinerary draft are surfing at Punta Rocas, scheduled for 1–7 August, and athletics at VIDENA from 2–7 August. Those sessions overlap, and the venues are in different parts of Lima. Check the detailed timetable before choosing accommodation or planning back-to-back events.

Plan around Lima’s venue clusters

Lima’s event sites are spread across several districts. Before booking, identify the venues for the sports you want to see and compare accommodation against those locations. Staying close to one cluster can reduce daily transfers. If your must-see events are in different parts of the city, leave extra time for traffic and venue entry.

July falls in Lima’s cooler season. Coastal fog and mild temperatures are common, so bring a light layer for outdoor sessions and evenings. Use official updates for ticketing, venue access and local transport arrangements. The detailed schedule can help you group nearby events on the same day.

Official Lima 2027 information

The Lima 2027 page from Panam Sports (opens in a new tab) brings together organiser updates. Its confirmed sports schedule (opens in a new tab) lists competition dates, sports and venues. Panam Sports marks the schedule as subject to change, so check both pages again before booking final transport or setting your daily plan.

Lima 2027 Pan American Games: common questions

When are the Lima 2027 Games?

The official Games dates are 23 July to 8 August 2027.

When does competition begin?

Baseball is scheduled to start on 21 July and cricket on 22 July, before the Opening Ceremony on 23 July.

How many sports are included?

The programme lists 38 sports.

Where are the events held?

Competitions use venues across Lima, including VIDENA, Villa María del Triunfo, Villa El Salvador, the National Stadium and Punta Rocas for surfing.

Where can I find tickets and venue updates?

Follow Panam Sports and the Lima 2027 organiser’s official channels for ticket announcements and the latest schedule.