| Host city | Shanghai, China |
|---|---|
| Nations participating | 165 |
| Athletes participating | 7291 |
| Events | 25 sports |
| Opening ceremony | October 2 |
| Closing ceremony | October 11 |
| Officially opened by | Hu Jintao |
| Athlete's Oath | Yao Ming |
| Torch lighter | Liu Xiang |
| Main venue | Shanghai Stadium |
The 2007 Special Olympics World Summer Games were held in Shanghai, China.
A select list of venues used during the games: