Pan American Games 2027 in Lima: Dates, Venues, Tickets and the Fan's Travel Guide
Updated October 8, 2026
The XX Pan American Games run from July 23 to August 8, 2027 in Lima, Peru. Around 7,000 athletes from 41 countries compete in 38 sports, many of them qualifiers for Los Angeles 2028.
This guide covers the dates and key sessions, the venues across Lima, tickets, getting around the city, the winter weather, and SIM vs eSIM for staying online.
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The short version
- July 23 to August 8, 2027, with the Opening Ceremony at the Estadio Nacional. Baseball and cricket start earlier, on July 21 and 22.
- Venues spread across Lima and Callao: VIDENA in San Luis, Villa María del Triunfo, Villa El Salvador, the Costa Verde and the Punta Rocas surf break.
- Tickets are not on sale yet and no prices have been published. Follow lima2027.org.pe for the sales launch.
- Foreign visitors can only buy a Peruvian SIM in person, after a biometric ID check. A Peru eSIM installed before you fly works from the moment you land.
Lima hosts the Pan Ams again
Lima hosts the Pan American Games for the second time, eight years after Lima 2019. The city won a Panam Sports vote against Asunción in March 2024, after Barranquilla lost the hosting rights.
The Games reuse the venues built or renovated for 2019, so no new stadiums are needed. The mascot is Rimo, a gecko native to Lima, and the slogan is "Brighter Together".
In January 2026, Panam Sports moved the Games one week later than first planned. Older articles still list July 16 to August 1, so trust the new dates.
Dates and key sessions
The Opening Ceremony is on Friday, July 23, 2027 at the Estadio Nacional, and the Games close on Sunday, August 8. Baseball starts on July 21 and cricket, new to the program, on July 22.
The first medal is the women's race walk half marathon on July 24. Swimming runs July 26 to 30, surfing August 1 to 7 and athletics August 2 to 7.
On August 8, medals are decided in several sports, including archery, fencing, golf and karate, before the Closing Ceremony. The Parapan American Games follow from August 20 to 29.
Venues across Lima
The organizers list six main venue clusters across Lima and Callao. Most were built or renovated for Lima 2019.
They sit in different districts, from San Luis in central Lima to Punta Negra on the southern coast. Check which venue your sport uses before you book a hotel.
Estadio Nacional, central Lima
Hosts the Opening Ceremony on Friday, July 23, 2027, as it did for Lima 2019.
VIDENA, San Luis
The main hub: athletics stadium, velodrome, aquatics center and indoor halls. Swimming runs July 26 to 30 and athletics August 2 to 7.
Villa María del Triunfo Sports Complex
Baseball and softball stadiums, plus hockey, rugby sevens and Basque pelota. Baseball starts first, on July 21.
Costa Verde Pan American Complex, San Miguel
Urban and beach sports on the Pacific shore, including BMX racing, BMX freestyle, roller speed skating and the skate park.
Coliseo Eduardo Dibós, San Borja
One of Lima's main indoor arenas, used for indoor competitions.
Villa El Salvador Sports Center
A modern multi-sport hall in the south of the city, closely tied to Peruvian volleyball.
Punta Rocas, Punta Negra
The surf venue on the coast south of Lima. Surfing runs August 1 to 7, with the medal rounds on the last two days.
Getting there and around
International flights land at Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) in Callao. Its new passenger terminal opened on June 1, 2025.
Metro Line 1
Line 1 runs north to south from San Juan de Lurigancho to Villa El Salvador, through San Luis, San Borja and Villa María del Triunfo. It is the quickest way to the southern venues and runs until 22:00.
Traffic and ride-hailing
Lima's traffic is slow at rush hour, so leave plenty of time for evening sessions. Ride-hailing apps like Uber cover the gaps after late finishes, and they need mobile data.
Punta Rocas
The surf venue is outside the city on the southern coast, beyond the reach of the metro. Plan a car, a ride-hailing trip or organized transport for surf days.
Where to stay and the winter weather
Miraflores, Barranco and San Isidro are the usual bases for visitors, with the most hotels and restaurants. San Borja and San Luis put you closer to VIDENA and the Dibós arena.
July and August are winter in Lima: grey skies, high humidity and little sun. Average highs are around 19 to 20°C and lows around 15 to 16°C.
A fine morning drizzle called garúa is common in winter and usually dries up by the afternoon. Heavy rain is rare, but outdoor evening sessions feel cool and damp.
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Tickets: what we know
As of October 8, 2026, tickets are not on sale and the organizers have not published prices or a sales date. Ticketing is one of the jobs the organizing committee has left for the final year.
The official sports schedule is already out, so you can pick your sessions now. Watch lima2027.org.pe for the sales launch.
Any site selling Lima 2027 tickets today is not an official seller, because no public sale has opened. When sales start, use the ticket channel linked from lima2027.org.pe.
SIM vs eSIM in Peru
Peru is outside the roaming bundles of most European plans, and daily roaming passes add up over a 17-day event. You will lean on data for tickets, ride-hailing, maps and translation.
Under rules from Peru's telecom regulator Osiptel, foreigners can only buy a mobile line in person at an operator's service center. The store checks your identity biometrically against the immigration database.
A Peru eSIM skips the store: you install it before you fly and data works when you land. eSIMPal's Peru plans run on the Movistar network, with 4G LTE and 5G where available.
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Frequently asked questions
When are the 2027 Pan American Games?
From July 23 to August 8, 2027 in Lima, Peru. Baseball and cricket start a little earlier, on July 21 and July 22.
Where are the Lima 2027 venues?
Across Lima and Callao. The main clusters are VIDENA in San Luis, Villa María del Triunfo, Villa El Salvador, the Costa Verde in San Miguel, the Coliseo Eduardo Dibós in San Borja and the Punta Rocas surf venue in Punta Negra.
Where is the Lima 2027 Opening Ceremony?
At the Estadio Nacional in Lima on Friday, July 23, 2027. The first medal follows on July 24 in the women's race walk half marathon.
When do Lima 2027 tickets go on sale?
No sale date or prices have been announced as of October 8, 2026. Follow lima2027.org.pe and buy only through the official channel it links to.
When are the Lima 2027 Parapan American Games?
From August 20 to 29, 2027, also in Lima. More than 1,000 Para athletes from 34 countries compete in 17 sports.
Do I need a visa for Peru?
Citizens of the EU, the UK, the US, Canada, Australia and most of Latin America can visit Peru as tourists without a visa, in most cases for up to 90 days. Other passports may need one, so check the Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs list before you book.
What is the best way to get mobile data in Lima during the Games?
Install a Peru eSIM before you fly. It works from landing at Jorge Chávez, keeps your home number active for calls and codes, and saves you the in-person SIM registration at an operator store.
Going to Lima 2027? Stay connected with eSIMPal
Tickets, ride-hailing, maps and session plans all run through your phone across Lima. Install an eSIMPal eSIM before you fly and land with data that works from arrivals, no roaming bill and no SIM store queue.
Last updated October 8, 2026. Based on Panam Sports announcements (new dates, January 2026; official sports schedule, May 2026; one year to go, July 2026), the venue list on lima2027.org.pe, Peru's Ministry of Foreign Affairs visa table, Osiptel's rules for foreign mobile customers and 1991 to 2020 climate normals for Jorge Chávez airport. The schedule is subject to change, so check lima2027.org.pe before you book.
