This Study explores barriers and facilitatiors of sports participation of children physical disabilites from the perspective of the children, their parents and their health care professionals. : Thirty children and 38 parents completed a questionnaire, and 17 professionals were interviewed in a semi-structured way. Data from the three groups were combined in a mixed method design, after which the results were triangulated. Children specifically experienced dependency on others as a barrier, parents did not have enough information about sports facilities, and professionals observed that the family’s attitude had influence on the child’s sports participation. Facilitators were health benefits, fun and social contacts. The study concludes that sports participation of children with physical disabilities is a complex phenomenon because children, their parents and professionals reported different barriers. Sports participation is more physically challenging for children with severe physical disabilities, as their daily activities already require much energy. However, the psychosocial benefits of sports are applicable to all children with physical disabilities