Mt. SAC Will Host 2026 Para Pan Pacific Championships

March 18, 2026 - 10:22 AM

Mt. San Antonio College will be the host for the 2026 Para Pan Pacific Championships on August 28-30, the U.S. Paralympics Swimming announced on Tuesday.

“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/CEO 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.” 

The Para Pan Pacific Championships is an international Paralympic swimming competition featuring athletes with physical, visual, or intellectual impairments. The event operates under current World Para Swimming rules and regulations, and was developed under a charter among Australia, Canada, Japan, and the United States.

“This is a significant moment for Para swimming in the U.S.,” said Amanda Duke Boulet, Director, U.S. Paralympics Swimming. “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.”

For more information on this event, email USPara.SwimInfo@usopc.org.