Lima 2027 Pan American Games Set for 6,900 Athletes, Cricket Debut

The Pan American Games are the continent’s premier multi‑sport event, held every four years. The 2027 edition will run from July 23 to August 8, spanning 16 days of competition across 38 sports and 58 disciplines. Organizers have released the official schedule, noting that baseball kicks off on July 21 and cricket debuts on July 22, two days before the opening ceremony.

- Over 6,900 athletes will represent 41 nations. - The opening ceremony is scheduled for Friday, July 23 at Lima’s National Stadium. - The first medal will be awarded on Saturday, July 24 in the women’s race‑walking half marathon, featuring Peruvian athletes Kimberly Garcia and Evelyn Inga. - Cricket will appear for the first time in Pan American Games history, with matches beginning July 22.

The scale of the Lima 2027 Games underscores growing regional interest in multi‑sport competition, while the inclusion of cricket signals a push to diversify the program. Track and field, slated for August 2‑7 at Videna Athletic Stadium, will deliver the highest medal count, swimming runs July 26‑30 at the Aquatic Center, and surfing takes place August 1‑7 with medals decided on the final weekend. The closing ceremony on August 8 will precede medal events in eight additional sports, including artistic swimming, archery, and golf.