Geneva, Switzerland, has been chosen as the host city for the second edition of the European Para Championships in 2027. This multi-sport event, held every four years, brings together elite para athletes and takes place in the year leading up to the Paralympic Games. Following a successful inaugural edition in Rotterdam in 2023, the European Para Championships will take place in Geneva from 2 to 15 August 2027. The event will unite multiple parasports in one city, with athletes from across Europe competing for European titles and qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games.
Manifesto
This spectacle brings together multiple sports, creating Europe’s largest Para sport event to:
- Celebrate extraordinary athletic achievements
Shaping the future of Para sports and setting new standards of excellence. Our mission is clear: we are creating the ultimate sport stage! - Unite athletes, fans & partners in a shared passion for sport
Creating lasting connections and celebrating diversity. We are building a community of champions! - Lead the way to make inclusivity the norm
Ensuring everyone finds their place in sports and society. We envision a future where everyone belongs! - Engage the next generation of sports fans
Ensuring the future of sport is driven by diversity, passion, and innovation. Our ambition is to empower the future of sport!
Promise
Our time is now to build a stage where Para athletes lead and inspire, shaping the future of sport through their achievements. We are dedicated to building the ultimate stage where Para athletes are celebrated as heroes, with their remarkable achievements and stories taking center stage. As global interest in Para sports continues to rise, the European Para Championships will stand as Europe’s premier platform, elevating diverse talent and leaving a lasting legacy!
Rights holder
European Para Championships BV is the owner of the concept European Para Championships. It therefore was responsible for the organization of the 2023 European Para Championships. In that capacity, it is also the right holder of all broadcast, sponsorship and marketing rights related there to. Besides organizing the inaugural edition in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, European Para Championships BV develops the concept, scenario and event in such a manner that it will serve as a solid basis for guaranteeing the continuity of the event on the European sports calendar in 2027, 2031 and beyond.