Mt. San Antonio College to host 2026 Para Pan Pacific Championships
U.S. Paralympics Swimming announced on Tuesday that it will host the 2026 Para Pan Pacific Championships this summer at Mt. San Antonio College in Walnut, California.
The event will be held Aug. 28-30. It’s the second time since the event debuted in 2011 that the U.S. will host.
The Paralympic competition brings together athletes from Australia, Canada, Japan and the U.S. for the meet, operating under World Para Swimming rules and regulations.
“This is a significant moment for Para swimming in the U.S.,” Amanda Duke Boulet, Director of U.S. Paralympics Swimming, said in a press release. “Hosting the Para Pan Pacs on U.S. soil again for the first time in more than a decade underscores our commitment to providing world-class competitive opportunities for Para swimmers and strengthening international collaboration within the sport. This event also plays a critical role in athlete development during a non-Paralympic, non-world championship year.”
“Mt. San Antonio College is honored to host the 2026 Para Pan American Pacific Championships, a world-class event that reflects our long-standing connection to the Olympic and Paralympic Movement and our commitment to equity and inclusion,” Mt. SAC President Dr. Martha Garcia said. “Hosting these championships creates meaningful opportunities for our students, staff and community to engage with and welcome exceptional athletes to our campus, while allowing us to proudly support their journey toward the LA28 Paralympic Games and showcase the heart of the Mt. SAC community on an international stage.”
Para Pan Pac Championships are held in years between World Para Swimming Championships and Paralympic Games. Additional information on venue details and event schedules is to be announced.