The 2023 Pan American Games, Santiago 2023, marks the XIX edition of the international multi-sport event, governed by the Panam Sports Organization. Scheduled in Santiago, Chile, from October 20 to November 5, 2023, with Preliminary rounds starting on October 18.
Spread across 39 venues in the Santiago Metropolitan Region and three other Chilean regions, the games will feature over 6,900 athletes from 41 nations, competing in 39 sports. This promises an energetic display of global athleticism and unity in a concise and impactful event.
Pan American Games 2023 TV Coverage & Watch Online on PanAm Sports Channel
The Santiago 2023 Pan American Games will be shown live and for free on the Panam Sports Channel. They’re providing over 1,900 hours of sports content. Viewers from around the world can watch on the channel’s website, and also on free mobile and TV apps. There will be eight channels showing live events every day.
Santiago Pan American Games 2023 Venues
The Santiago 2023 Pan American Games will take place in four regions, 19 communities, and 41 sports venues. Around 7,000 athletes from different parts of the continent are getting ready to compete. Here are some important places:
- Parque Deportivo Estadio Nacional: This is like the main hub of the Games, where 32 out of the 75 events will happen. It’s a big sports complex with 12 areas for 20 different sports.
- Parque Peñalolén: This park at the base of the Andes Mountains will host five sports in the 2023 Games.
- Cerrillos’ Bicentennial Park: This park is where baseball, softball, and sport climbing events will take place.
- O’Higgins Park: This is a big green area in the middle of Santiago.
- San Cristóbal Metropolitan Park: One of the largest parks in Latin America.
- Beaches in Viña del Mar or Pichilemu: Some events might happen on the beaches.
- Laguna Los Morros: This lake will be used for water skiing.
Pan American Games Santiago 2023 Schedule
Sport | Dates |
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Opening Ceremony | 20 October |
Aquatics | |
Artistic Swimming | 31 October – 3 November |
Diving | 20 – 25 October |
Open Water Swimming | 29 October |
Swimming | 21 – 25 October |
Water Polo | 30 October – 4 November |
Archery | 1 – 5 November |
Athletics | 22 October (Marathons); 29 October – 4 November |
Badminton | 21 – 25 October |
Baseball/Softball | |
Baseball | 18 – 28 October |
Softball | 29 October – 4 November |
Basketball | |
3X3 | 21 – 23 October |
Basketball | 25 October – 4 November |
Basque Pelota | 31 October – 5 November |
Boxing | 19 – 27 October |
Bowling | 2 – 5 November |
Breaking | 3 – 4 November |
Canoe/Kayak | |
Slalom | 27 – 29 October |
Sprint | 1 – 4 November |
Cycling | |
BMX Freestyle | 5 November |
BMX Racing | 21 – 22 October |
Mountain Bike | 21 October |
Road | 22 and 29 October |
Track | 24 – 27 October |
Equestrian | 22 October – 3 November |
Fencing | 30 October – 4 November |
Football | 22 October – 4 November |
Golf | 2 – 5 November |
Gymnastics | |
Artistic Gymnastics | 21 – 25 October |
Rhythmic Gymnastics | 1 – 4 November |
Trampoline Gymnastics | 3 – 4 November |
Handball | 24 October – 4 November |
Hockey | 25 October – 4 November |
Judo | 28 – 31 October |
Karate | 3 – 5 November |
Modern Pentathlon | 21 – 27 October |
Racquetball | 21 – 26 October |
Roller Skating | |
Artistic and Speed Skating | 3 – 5 November |
Skateboarding | 21 – 22 October |
Rowing | 23 – 25 October |
Rugby Sevens | 3 – 4 November |
Sailing | 28 October – 5 November |
Shooting | 21 – 27 October |
Sport Climbing | 21 – 24 October |
Squash | 31 October – 5 November |
Surfing | 24 – 30 October |
Table Tennis | 29 October – 5 November |
Taekwondo | 21 – 24 October |
Tennis | 23 – 29 October |
Triathlon | 2 and 4 November |
Volleyball | |
Beach Volleyball | 21 – 27 October |
Volleyball | 21 – 26 October (Women’s) and 30 October – 4 November (Men’s) |
Water Ski | 21 – 24 October |
Weightlifting | 21 – 24 October |
Wrestling | 1 – 4 November |
Closing Ceremony | 5 November |
Santiago 2023 Pan American Games Mascott and Motto
The mascot for Santiago 2023 is called “Fiu.” It’s a bird that looks like the rush tyrant, a South American bird with seven colors. They named it “Fiu” because it makes a sound like “Fiuuuu” when it runs by you.
The Games’ motto is Soñar, Jugar, Ganar, Spanish for “Dream, Play, Win.”
Top stars to watch in Pan American Games 2023
Rebeca Andrade
Rebeca Andrade, the Brazilian gymnast, is a standout at the Pan American Games 2023, following her recent five-medal success at the World Championships. Notable for defeating Simone Biles in the vault, Andrade aims to lead Brazil’s women to surpass their previous bronze finish.
Jordan Chiles
Jordan Chiles, a key member of Team USA in artistic gymnastics, brings extensive experience to the Pan American Games 2023. With 11 national team appearances and a crucial role in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics silver, Chiles provides leadership for Team USA in Biles’ absence, eyeing a sixth consecutive team title.
Rayssa Leal
Reigning world champion and Olympic silver medalist Rayssa Leal is a prominent figure in street skateboarding at the Pan American Games 2023. Despite a recent wrist injury, the 15-year-old Brazilian skateboarder is expected to showcase her skills, with Pamela Rosa and Paige Heyn as her main challengers.
Daniel Dhers
Venezuelan BMX freestyle legend Daniel Dhers defends his title at the Pan American Games 2023. As an Olympic silver medalist and Team Panam Sports ambassador, Dhers, at 38, aims for victory in an event of special significance for Chileans and Venezuelans alike.
Pan American Games Santiago 2023
According to Panm Sports, The stellar guest lineup for the Pan American Games Santiago 2023 now includes renowned athletes Mike Powell and Felix Sanchez. Powell, the long jump world record holder, is also coaching young talent, Jermel Jones, while Sanchez, a two-time Olympic champion, returns as a coach with four athletes from his academy.
Both legends are set to be present for the Athletics events from October 30 to November 4, adding a unique dimension to this continental multi-sport excellence.
Santiago 2023 launches QR code
In an article on inside the games, Santiago 2023 is enhancing safety for women at the Pan American Games by introducing a QR code. Accessible at Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport and the Athletes’ Village, the code provides information on preventing gender violence, including important phone numbers.
This initiative is part of broader safety measures, such as the installation of 10 exclusive immigration booths at the airport and the deployment of an additional 60 police officers, bringing the total to 240. The goal is to ensure the success of the historic event while prioritizing the safety of attendees.