PlayLA Blind Soccer Clinics Return to Los Angeles This Fall

PlayLA and USABA Kick Off 2026 Blind Soccer Clinics

Los Angeles, 2026 — For the fifth year, the U.S. Association of Blind Athletes (USABA) is partnering with the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks (LA RAP) to offer visually impaired and blind soccer clinics. As a key part of the PlayLA Adaptive Youth Sports Program, these sessions provide an inclusive environment where youth can develop skills and stay active.

These clinics offer an adaptation of soccer specifically for youth with vision impairments, featuring a team contact sport that provides medium-level cardiovascular exercise. The program is made possible by the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

2026 Clinic Schedule

All clinics take place from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Hubert Humphrey Recreation Center 12560 Filmore St., Pacoima, CA 91331

• April 11th
• April 18th
• May 2nd

MLK Recreation Center 3916 S. Western Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90062

• May 16th
• May 23rd

Downey Recreation Center 1739 Albion St., Los Angeles, CA 90031

• June 6th
• June 13th

Program Details

• Cost: Free of charge.
• Ages: Open to youth ages 5 to 17.
• Skill Level: All skill levels are welcome to participate in these supportive clinics.

Accommodations & Registration

The City of Los Angeles is committed to accessibility. If you require accommodations to participate:

• Request Timeline: Please make requests at least ten business days in advance.
• Contact: Call the facility at (213) 847-0878 or use 711 for CA Relay.
• One-to-One Aides: If required, requests for aides will be processed within seven business days once the necessary documentation is received.

For more information or questions, you can reach the team at rap-adaptivesports@lacity.org or visit adaptivesportsla.org.

Please Note: Classes and programs may be subject to cancellation or change.

The sport of blind soccer has been part of the Paralympic Games since 2004. Out of the 22 sports represented in the Summer Paralympic Games, blind soccer is the only sport without U.S. representation. At the LA28 Paralympic Games, the U.S. team will make history and receive an automatic bid into the blind soccer tournament as the host country.

“As we get closer to the LA28 Paralympics and the debut of our USA Blind Soccer Men’s National Team, we are so excited to be back for our fourth year of building blind soccer in Los Angeles,” said USABA CEO Molly Quinn. “Through our continued partnership and engagement with LA RAP, we aspire to provide access to sport and recreational opportunities for blind and visually impaired youth and possibly identify a future Paralympian who will compete for Team USA at the LA28 Games.”

A key milestone in USABA’s 49-year history came in January 2022 when the organization was officially named by the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee as the National Governing Body for blind soccer. In collaboration with U.S. Soccer, USABA has launched seven Building Blind Soccer sites across the country, including Los Angeles, to help to grow the sport. In November of 2022, USABA named the first-ever USA Blind Soccer Men’s National Team. After several training camps, the U.S. team hosted Canada in a pair of international friendlies in March in Chula Vista, Calif., emerging victorious in both contests, with the opener live-streamed around the world.

Through the PlayLA Adaptive Youth Sports Program, youth of all abilities are provided access to a variety of adaptive sports programming at their local recreation centers and neighborhood facilities. The first-of-its-kind program for the City of LA aims to remove barriers to participation in sport and contribute to the lasting positive legacy of the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

2026 PlayLA Fall – Visually Impaired & Blind Soccer Clinics

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