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The 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games have left a lasting legacy as one of the most memorable events ever held in France, showcasing exceptional athleticism and unity from July 26 to August 11, 2024.

Statistics about the Olympic Games:

  • Global television audience in the billions
  • 350,000 hours of television coverage
  • Millions of live spectators
  • 41 event locations
  • Participation of 10,500 athletes
  • 20,000 media representatives accredited
  • A volunteer force of 31,500
  • Over 600,000 daily meals provided at the Athletes’ Village

Key Data for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games:

  • Known as the XXXIII Olympiad
  • Spanning from July 26 to August 11, 2024, with 19 days of contests (including early starts for handball, football, and rugby on July 24th)
  • Hosting 329 events across
  • Involvement of 206 National Olympic Committees
  • A lineup of 41 standard sports plus 4 additional disciplines
  • A total of 758 competitive sessions
  • Participation of 10,500 athletes

Paris 2024 introduces four new youth-centric sports—breaking, sport climbing, skateboarding, and surfing—aligning with the IOC’s vision for a modern, inclusive Games, and tapping into the vibrant social media culture.

Full Opening Ceremony

Full Closing Ceremony

Paris holds a special place in the Olympic movement:

  • 1900: Paris first hosted the Olympics, marking the second-ever modern Olympic Games.
  • 1924: Paris again welcomed athletes and fans for a summer of competition.
  • 2024: Making history, Paris becomes the second city (after London) to host the Summer Olympics three times.

The Olympic Games have a rich history that spans over millennia:

  • Origin: Traced back to ancient Greece, specifically in Olympia, in 776 BC.
  • Modern Era: Revived in 1896 in Athens, Greece by Pierre de Coubertin.
  • Evolution: From a simple foot race in ancient times to featuring over 30 sports in the modern era.

This year promises an unforgettable experience for visitors and athletes alike:

  • Innovation: Cutting-edge technology to enhance the spectator experience, such as AR and VR integrations.
  • Sustainability: A green Olympics with initiatives like recycled medals and eco-friendly venues.
  • Inclusivity: Ensuring a diverse and inclusive environment for participants and visitors.

Prepare for a mix of athletic excellence, cultural enrichment, and the undeniable charm of Paris. Whether you’re here for the sports or the sights, Paris 2024 promises an event like no other.

The emblem for the Paris 2024 Games merges three iconic symbols – Marianne, the Olympic flame, and a gold medal – into a sophisticated representation of the inclusive, brotherly Games that France aims to deliver. Marking a historic first, the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games will share this emblem, symbolizing a unified vision and ambition for both events. This gesture underscores the integral relationship between the two, highlighting their shared values and objectives.

The iconic posters for the Paris 2024 Games were unveiled on March 4, 2024, at the Musée d’Orsay, continuing a tradition that dates back to the Stockholm Games in 1912, where each Organising Committee presents its symbols through these artworks. The Paris 2024 posters, created in collaboration with French illustrator Ugo Gattoni, are rich in detail and offer a fantastical depiction of a stadium-city, resonating with the slogan “Games wide open.” They encapsulate the ambition of the project to integrate sport into the urban landscape.

The Phryges

The Paris 2024 Olympics feature the Phryges as mascots, derived from the Phrygian cap, an ancient symbol of freedom and revolution. These red characters, deeply rooted in French history, emphasize the transformative power of sports. The Phrygian cap, embraced by French revolutionaries and represented in various national symbols like Marianne, signifies freedom and has been an integral part of France’s cultural and educational heritage.

Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony Overview

The Paris Olympics are set to ignite a spectacular fervor with the opening ceremony on July 26, 2024, marking the commencement of over two weeks of athletic excellence. In an unprecedented move, the ceremony aims to shatter traditional confines by orchestrating the most grandiose opening spectacle in Olympic history, sprawling across the city rather than being contained within a stadium. Helmed by the visionary Thomas Jolly, the ceremony is poised to offer an unparalleled adventure.

Event Details and Timing

The groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled to begin at 8.24 PM (20.24), cleverly nodding to the year 2024. This event takes the historic step of moving the venue outdoors to the River Seine, enabling a significantly larger audience than a conventional stadium setting.

Spectacular Route and Activities

Attendees will witness the festivities along a six-kilometre route, featuring a mesmerizing river crossing culminating at the Trocadéro, against the iconic backdrop of the Eiffel Tower. The procession will see 10,500 athletes aboard boats, with the journey stretching from the Pont d’Austerlitz to the Pont d’Iéna, leading to a grand finale at the Trocadéro esplanade.

Artistic Direction and Performances

Thomas Jolly, a lauded stage director known for his work on ‘Starmania’ and Shakespearean adaptations, spearheads the ceremony’s artistic vision. The event promises a rich tapestry of performances including theatre, dance, circus, and opera, celebrating the enchanting city of Paris and stories of life along the Seine.

Ticketing and Viewing Options

Initially, up to 600,000 spectators were expected, but this number may be adjusted for safety and logistical considerations. Nonetheless, 100,000 tickets were made available for purchase in May 2023, with prices ranging from €90 to €2,700. Additionally, between 300,000 and 500,000 free tickets will be distributed for seating along the upper quays of the Seine, with details on distribution yet to be announced. Those unable to attend in person can catch the ceremony broadcast on television.

Olympic Calendar of the Paris 2024 Games

  1. ArcheryLes Invalides – July 25 to August 4
  2. Artistic gymnastics – Arena Bercy – July 27 to August 5
  3. Artistic swimming – Centre Aquatique – August 5 to 10
  4. Athletics – Stade de France – August 1 to 11
  5. Badminton – Arena Porte de la Chapelle – July 27 to August 5
  6. Basketball 3×3 – La Concorde – July 30 to August 5
  7. Basketball – Stade Pierre Mauroy and Arena Bercy – July 27 to August 11
  8. Beach volleyball – Eiffel Tower Stadium – July 27 to August 10
  9. BMX freestyle – La Concorde – July 30-31
  10. BMX race – BMX Stadium of Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines – August 1 to 2
  11. Boxing – Arena Paris Nord and the Roland-Garros Stadium – July 27 to August 10
  12. Breaking – La Concorde – August 9 to 10
  13. Canoe slalom – Stade Nautique de Vaires-sur-Marne – July 27 to August 5
  14. Diving – Aquatic Center – July 27 to August 10
  15. Equestrian Sports – Château de Versailles – July 27 to August 6
  16. Fencing – Grand Palais – July 27 to August 4
  17. Field hockey – Yves-du-Manoir Stadium – July 27 to August 9
  18. Golf – Golf National – August 1 to 10
  19. Handball – Stade Pierre Mauroy and the Arena Paris Sud 6 – July 25 to August 11
  20. Judo – Champ de Mars Arena – July 27 to August 3
  21. Marathon swimming – Alexandre III bridge – August 8-9
  22. Modern Pentathlon – Château de Versailles and Arena Paris Nord – August 8 to 11
  23. Mountain biking – Colline d’Elancourt – July 28 to 29
  24. Rhythmic gymnastics – Arena Porte de la Chapelle – August 8 to 10
  25. Road cycling – Pont d’Iéna, the Invalides and the Alexandre III bridge – July 27 to August 4
  26. Rowing – Vaires-sur-Marne water sports stadium – July 27 to August 3
  27. Rugby – Stade de France – July 24-30
  28. Sailing – Marina de Marseille – July 28 to August 8
  29. Shooting – National Shooting Center in Châteauroux – July 27 to August 5
  30. Skateboarding – La Concorde – July 27 to August 7
  31. Soccer – Various stadiums – July 24 to August 10
  32. Sport climbing – Le Bourget climbing site – August 5 to 10
  33. Sprint canoeing – Vaires-sur-Marne water sports stadium – August 6 to 10
  34. Surfing – Teahupo’o, Tahiti – July 27 to 30
  35. Swimming – Paris La Défense Arena – July 27 to August 4
  36. Table tennis – Arena Paris Sud 4 – July 27 to August 10
  37. Taekwondo – Grand Palais – August 7-10
  38. Tennis – Roland-Garros Stadium – July 27 to August 4
  39. Track cycling – Vélodrome national de Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines – August 5-11
  40. Trampoline – Arena Bercy – August 2
  41. Triathlon – Alexandre III bridge – July 30 to August 5
  42. Volleyball – Arena Paris Sud 1 – July 27 to August 11
  43. Waterpolo – Aquatic Center and Paris la Défense Arena – July 27 to August 11
  44. Weightlifting – Arena Paris Sud 6 – August 7 to 11
  45. Wheelchair fencing – Grand Palais – September 3 to 7
  46. Wrestling – Champ de Mars Arena – August 5-11

Here is a list of venues for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris and the sports that they will host:

In Paris:

  1. Arena Bercy (Paris 14) – Basketball (finals), Artistic Gymnastics, Trampoline Gymnastics
  2. La Concorde (Paris 8) – 3×3 Basketball, Breaking, BMX Freestyle, Skateboard
  3. Grand Palais (Paris 8) – Fencing, Taekwondo
  4. Alexandre Bridge (Paris 8) – Marathon Swimming, Triathlon, Road Cycling
  5. Invalides (Paris 7) – Archery, Athletics, Road Cycling
  6. Stade Tour Eiffel (Paris 7) – Beach Volleyball
  7. Arena Champ-de-Mars (Paris 7) – Judo, Wrestling, Breaking
  8. Pont d’Iéna (Paris 16) – Triathlon, Road Cycling, Marathon, Open Water Swimming
  9. Stade Roland Garros (Paris 16) – Tennis, Boxing (finals)
  10. Parc des Princes (Paris 16) – Football
  11. Arena Paris Sud 1 (Paris 15) – Volleyball
  12. Arena Paris Sud 4 (Paris 15) – Table Tennis
  13. Arena Paris Sud 6 (Paris 15) – Weight Lifting, Handball​1​.

In the Parisian Region:

  1. La Défense (Hauts-de-Seine) – Swimming, Water Polo (Paris La Défense Arena)
  2. Colombes (Hauts-de-Seine) – Hockey (Stade Yves-du-Manoir)
  3. Saint-Denis (Seine-Saint-Denis) – Athletics, Rugby (Stade de France), Artistic Swimming, Diving, Water Polo (Centre Aquatique)
  4. Le Bourget (Seine-Saint-Denis) – Sport Climbing (Site de Scalade du Bourget)
  5. Versailles (Yvelines) – Equestrian Eventing, Modern Pentathlon (Château de Versailles)
  6. Colline d’Elancourt (Yvelines) – BMX
  7. Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines (Yvelines) – Track Cycling (Vélodrome National de Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines), BMX Racing (Stade BMX de Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines), Golf (Golf National)
  8. Vaires-sur-Marne (Seine-et-Marne) – Canoe, Rowing (Stade Nautique Vaires-sur-Marne)​1​.

In France:

  1. Lille – Handball, Basketball (Stade Pierre Mauroy)
  2. Nantes – Football (Stade de la Beaujoire)
  3. Châteauroux – Shooting (Centre National de Tir Châteauroux)
  4. Lyon – Football (Stade de Lyon)
  5. Saint-Etienne – Football (Stade Geoffroy Guichard)
  6. Nice – Football (Stade de Nice)​1​.

In addition to the venues listed above, other venues in Paris include:

  • Stade de France for the opening and closing ceremonies, athleticism, and rugby games​2​.
  • Centre Aquatique de Saint-Denis for Water-polo games (eliminatory legs), artistic swimming, and diving​2​.
  • Arena de La Chapelle for badminton and rhythmic gymnastics​2​.

Furthermore, the North Paris Arena in the Villepinte exhibition center in Seine-Saint-Denis will host the preliminary rounds of the boxing events and the fencing ranking round of the modern pentathlon during the Olympic Games, as well as the sitting volleyball events during the Paralympic Games​3​.

The Paris 2024 sport disciplines in Stade Yves-du-Manoir include Hockey​4​. And La Concorde in Paris will host Olympic events such as BMX Freestyle, Skateboarding, Breaking, and 3×3 Basketball​5​.

This compilation provides a comprehensive list of the venues along with the sports they will host for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, based on the available information.

Venues in Paris

Directions & Information About All The Venues of the Olympic Games in Paris.

Paris 2024 Games leverage iconic landmarks as arenas, offering a unique spectacle with 15 Olympic and 11 Paralympic venues within 10 km of the Village, spotlighting the city's beauty and athletic excellence.

Paris transforms its iconic landmarks into sporting arenas for an unparalleled spectator experience and a stunning backdrop for athletic excellence during the Paris 2024 Games.

Sports

  • Badminton: July 27 to August 5
  • Rhythmic Gymnastics: August 8 to August 10
  • Para Badminton: August 29 to September 2 (Paralympics)
  • Para Powerlifting: September 4 to September 8 (Paralympics)

How To Get To Porte de la Chapelle Arena

  • Google Maps
  • Metro: Porte de la Chapelle (Line 12, Tram T3b)
  • RER: Rosa Parks (Line E) – Recommended to avoid high traffic

About Porte de la Chapelle Arena

An eco-designed venue with a capacity of 8,000 seats, set to be a new cultural and sports hub in North Paris. It will host badminton, rhythmic gymnastics, para badminton, and para powerlifting events during the Paris 2024 Games.

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Sports

  • Fencing: July 27 to August 4
  • Taekwondo: August 7 to August 10
  • Wheelchair Fencing: September 3 to September 7 (Paralympics)
  • Para Taekwondo: August 29 to August 31 (Paralympics)

How To Get To Grand Palais

  • Google Maps
  • Metro: Franklin D. Roosevelt (Lines 1) and Invalides (Lines 8, 13)
  • RER: Invalides (Line C)
  • Note: Champs Elysées Clémenceau, Concorde, and Tuileries stations will be closed. Plan accordingly.

About Grand Palais

The Grand Palais, an iconic monument in the heart of Paris, known for its majestic glass roof and as a prestigious venue for numerous events. For the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, it will host fencing and taekwondo events, with capacities of 8,000 and 6,500 spectators respectively.

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Sports

  • Skateboarding: July 27-28 (Street) and August 6-7 (Park)
  • BMX Freestyle: July 30-31
  • 3×3 Basketball: July 30 to August 5
  • Breaking: August 9-10

How To Get To Parc Urbain la Concorde

  • Google Maps
  • Metro: Palais Royal – Musée du Louvre (Lines 1 & 7), Madeleine (Lines 8, 12 & 14)
  • RER: Auber (Line A), Musée d’Orsay (Line C)
  • Note: Plan travel time accordingly and aim to arrive early.

About Parc Urbain la Concorde

An iconic urban park at the heart of Paris, transformed temporarily for the 2024 Games. It will host BMX freestyle, breaking, skateboarding, and 3×3 basketball, celebrating modern and spectacular sports in an open arena filled with history.

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Sports

  • Road Cycling: July 27th (Individual Time Trial Finish)
  • Triathlon: July 30th, July 31st, and August 5th (Individual and Mixed Relay)
  • Marathon Swimming: August 8th and 9th
  • Para Triathlon: September 1st and 2nd (Paralympics)

How To Get To Pont Alexandre III

  • Google Maps
  • Metro: Invalides (Lines 8, 13), Franklin D. Roosevelt (Lines 1, 9)
  • RER: Invalides (Line C), Pont de l’Alma (Line C)
  • Note: Plan for potential disruptions and arrive early.

About Pont Alexandre III

An iconic bridge offering breathtaking views of Paris, serving as a scenic venue for road cycling, triathlon, marathon swimming, and para triathlon events during the Paris 2024 Games.

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Sports

  • Cycling Road: Road Race, Individual Time Trial (Women’s / Men’s)
  • Athletics: 20km Race Walk (Women’s / Men’s)

How To Get To Trocadéro

  • Google Maps
  • Metro: Charles de Gaulle – Étoile (Lines 1, 2, 6, RER A), Trocadéro (Lines 6, 9), Pont de l’Alma (RER C)
  • RER: Pont de l’Alma (Line C) for 20km Race Walk, Iéna (Line 9)
  • Note: Expect possible disruptions. Plan to arrive early.

About Trocadéro

A prime location facing the Eiffel Tower, the Trocadéro will host road cycling and athletics (20km race walk) events. It’s set to offer spectators and TV audiences exceptional views and an unforgettable experience.

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Sports

  • Beach Volleyball (Olympics)
  • Blind Football (Paralympics)

How To Get To Eiffel Tower Stadium

  • Google Maps
  • RER: Champ de Mars Tour Eiffel (Line C), Pont de l’Alma (Line C)
  • Metro: Bir Hakeim (Line 6), Alma Marceau (Line 9)

About Eiffel Tower Stadium

A temporary outdoor arena located in the Champ de Mars, hosting beach volleyball and blind football events, with a seating capacity of 12,860 spectators.

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Sports at Invalides

  • Archery: 25th July – 4th August
  • Para Archery: 29th August – 5th September

How To Get To Invalides

  • Google Maps
  • Metro: Invalides (Lines 8, 13), La Tour-Maubourg (Line 8), Assemblée Nationale (Line 12)
  • RER: Invalides (Line C)

About Invalides

The Esplanade des Invalides, a vast green space located in Paris’ 7th arrondissement opposite the Hôtel des Invalides, is the picturesque venue for Olympic and Paralympic archery events. Built under Louis XIV in 1687 as a military hospital and retirement home for war veterans, the Hôtel des Invalides is a historical monument that houses museums and the tomb of Napoleon Bonaparte, with a capacity of 8,000 seats for the events.

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Sports

  • Athletics: Marathon (Men and Women)

How To Get To Hôtel de Ville

About Hôtel de Ville

The Hôtel de Ville, with its imposing façade that stretches 143 metres across and towers up to 50 metres including the bell tower, is an iconic neo-renaissance building that has housed Paris’ City Hall since 1357. It is located in the heart of Paris, skirting the Seine. This historic venue will serve as the starting point for the marathon, setting athletes on a 42.195 km course that extends to Versailles, passing through several districts and by numerous famous monuments.

Sports

  • Judo: 27 July to 3 August 2024
  • Freestyle Wrestling
  • Greco-roman Wrestling

How To Get To Champ-de-Mars Arena

  • Google Maps
  • Metro: La Motte Piquet Grenelle (lines 6 & 8), Ségur (line 10)

About Champ-de-Mars Arena

Located opposite the Ecole Militaire and designed by architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte, the Champ-de-Mars Arena is a 10,000 sqm temporary building created to host a variety of events. For Paris 2024, it will feature judo, freestyle wrestling, and Greco-roman wrestling, boasting a capacity of 8,356 people. This venue exemplifies sustainable construction and will be dismantled after the Games, leaving no trace of its existence.

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Sports

  • Football (Men’s / Women’s)

How To Get To Parc des Princes

  • Google Maps
  • Metro: Marcel Sembat (line 9), Porte d’Auteuil (line 10), Porte de Saint-Cloud (line 9)
  • RER: Pont du Garigliano (RER C)
  • Bus: Direct “Paris 2024” bus service from “Charles-de-Gaulle – Etoile” (RER A, metro 1, 2, 6) on specific dates
  • Note: Anticipate exceptionally large crowds on 27, 28, and 30 July 2024.

About Parc des Princes

Parc des Princes, with a capacity of 47,926 spectators, is an iconic stadium in Paris’s 16th arrondissement. Designed by architect Robert Taillibert and inaugurated in its current form in 1972, it has been the home of Paris Saint-Germain since 1974. The stadium has hosted numerous significant football and rugby matches, including the 1998 Football World Cup and Euro 2016.

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Sports

  • Tennis – July 27 to August 4
  • Boxing – Dates TBD
  • Wheelchair Tennis – Dates TBD

How To Get To Roland-Garros Stadium

  • Google Maps
  • Metro: Porte Dauphine (line 2), Porte d’Auteuil (line 10)
  • Tram: T3b
  • RER: Avenue Foch (RER C)
  • Bus: Direct “Paris 2024” bus service for Spectators
  • Note: A direct bus service dedicated to spectators will link the venue directly from specific stations.

About Roland-Garros Stadium

Roland-Garros Stadium, renowned for hosting the French Open, is an iconic tennis venue with a rich history and a capacity of 14,962 people at the Philippe-Chatrier court. Located on the edge of Bois de Boulogne in Paris’s 16th arrondissement, it has been modernized to include 18 clay courts and a retractable roof on the Philippe-Chatrier court.

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Sports

  • Volleyball – July 27 to August 11
  • Boccia (Paralympic Games) – Specific dates not provided
  • Table Tennis and Para Table Tennis (Arena 4) – Specific dates not provided
  • Handball Preliminaries and Weightlifting (Arena 6) – Specific dates not provided

How To Get To South Paris Arena

  • Google Maps
  • Metro: Porte de Versailles (Line 12), Balard (Line 8), Porte de Vanves (Line 13)
  • Tram: Georges Brassens (T3a)

About South Paris Arena

Located within the Paris Expo complex in Paris’ 15th arrondissement, South Paris Arena is a historic venue built in 1923 to host the Paris Trade Fair. The complex spans 228,000 sqm and includes eight pavilions, hosting around 7.5 million visitors annually. It will continue to serve as a venue for shows, fairs, and conventions after the Paris 2024 Games.

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Sports

  • Basketball – Final tournament rounds (women’s / men’s)
  • Gymnastics – Various events including Floor Exercise, Team, All-Around, Vault, Uneven Bars (women’s), Balance Beam (women’s), Rings (men’s), Pommel Horse (men’s), Parallel Bars (men’s), Horizontal Bar (men’s)
  • Wheelchair basketball (Paralympic Games) – (women’s / men’s)

How To Get To Bercy Arena

  • Google Maps
  • Metro: Bercy station (lines 6 & 14)
  • RER: Paris Gare de Lyon (lines A & D)
  • Note: Allow sufficient travel time and arrive early.

About Bercy Arena

An iconic venue for culture and sport in Paris, recognisable with its pyramid design, with a capacity of 15,000 spectators. Renovated between 2014 and 2015, it hosts a variety of major competitions and cultural events.

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Venues in the Ile-de-France Region (Near Paris)

Directions & Information About All The Venues of the Olympic Games around Paris.

The Paris 2024 Games will radiate across the capital and beyond, spanning Les Yvelines, Hauts-de-Seine, Seine-et-Marne, and Seine-Saint-Denis, showcasing the region's diversity and unity.

The Paris 2024 Games will radiate across the capital and beyond, spanning Les Yvelines, Hauts-de-Seine, Seine-et-Marne, and Seine-Saint-Denis, showcasing the region’s diversity and unity.

Sports

  • Athletics – August 1 to 11
  • Rugby Sevens – Dates TBA

How To Get To Stade de France

  • Google Maps
  • Metro: Saint-Denis Porte de Paris (Line 13)
  • RER: Stade de France Saint-Denis (Line D) & La Plaine Stade de France (Line B)
  • Note: Use Pleyel station (metro line 14), Front Populaire station (metro line 12), or Gare Saint-Denis for less congestion.

About Stade de France

Located in Saint-Denis, France’s largest stadium with a capacity of 77,083. Built for the 1998 Football World Cup, it has hosted numerous major events. It will be a key venue for athletics and rugby sevens during the Paris 2024 Games.

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Sports

  • Water polo – Men’s and Women’s Finals
  • Swimming – All event finals in the evening

How To Get To Paris La Défense Arena

  • Google Maps
  • Metro: Line 1 (La Défense – Grande Arche)
  • Tram: T2 (La Défense – Grande Arche)
  • RER: A (La Défense – Grande Arche, Nanterre Préfecture)
  • Train: Lines L & U (La Défense – Grande Arche)
  • Note: Allow sufficient travel time and arrive early.

About Paris La Défense Arena

An exceptional facility in Nanterre, with a capacity of 17,000, transforms into an Olympic swimming pool for 2024. It features the world’s largest interactive giant screen and a dynamic aluminium and glass exterior facade.

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Sports

  • Artistic Swimming – Women’s: Duet, Team
  • Diving – Various categories for Men and Women
  • Water Polo – Women’s: 10-team tournament, Men’s: 12-team tournament

How To Get To Olympic Aquatics Centre

  • Google Maps
  • RER: Stade de France Saint‑Denis station (RER line D)
  • Metro: future Pleyel station (metro line 14)
  • Note: Spectators are advised to allow sufficient travel time and to arrive early at the competition site.

About Olympic Aquatics Centre

The only permanent sports facility built for the Paris 2024 Games, designed to serve the needs of Seine-Saint-Denis and the French swimming community. It features a modular configuration, switching from a 5,000-seat venue during the Games to a 2,500-seat facility for local events. The centre is a low-carbon, bio-based construction with a 5,000 sqm photovoltaic panel roof, one of France’s largest urban solar farms, and uses recycled materials for interior fittings. Capacity: 5,000 people.

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Sports

  • Hockey – 27 July to 9 August

How To Get To Yves-du-Manoir Stadium

  • Google Maps
  • Train: Le Stade station (line J from Gare Saint-Lazare in central Paris)
  • Note: Spectators are advised to allow sufficient travel time and to arrive early at the competition site.

About Yves-du-Manoir Stadium

Hosting the Olympic Games twice, a privilege few venues experience. Originally designed by architect Louis Faure-Dujarric for the 1924 Olympics, it’s staging the hockey competitions in 2024 with a capacity of 15,000. Located in Colombes, northwest of Paris, it has hosted around 250 national and international competitions over the past century.

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Sports

  • Boxing – Preliminary rounds (women’s/men’s)
  • Modern pentathlon – Fencing ranking round (women’s/men’s)
  • Sitting volleyball (Paralympic Games) – (women’s/men’s)

How To Get To North Paris Arena

  • Google Maps
  • RER: Parc des Expositions station (RER line B)
  • Note: Spectators are advised to allow sufficient travel time and to arrive early.

About North Paris Arena

Located in the Villepinte exhibition centre in Seine-Saint-Denis, designed to host large gatherings with a capacity of 6,000 spectators. The North Paris Arena will be dismantled after the Games.

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Sports

  • Sport Climbing – August 5th to 10th, 2024
    • Boulder & Lead Combined (Women’s / Men’s)
    • Speed (Women’s / Men’s)

How To Get To Le Bourget Sport Climbing Venue

  • Google Maps
  • Tram: T11
  • RER: Le Bourget (RER line B)
  • Note: Spectators are advised to allow sufficient travel time and to arrive early at the competition site.

About Le Bourget Sport Climbing Venue

The venue highlights the modern sport of sport climbing, featuring an indoor wall for warming up and four outdoor walls for competition events (speed, bouldering, and lead combined) and warm-ups, with a capacity of 6,000 (3,000 seated; 3,000 standing). Post-Games, the indoor facilities will remain as a legacy for local clubs, associations, and residents in Seine-Saint-Denis, an area in dire need of sports facilities.

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Sports

  • Canoe-Kayak (Sprint and Slalom) – 6th to 10th August
  • Rowing – Dates TBD

How To Get To Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium

  • Google Maps
  • Metro: Not directly accessible by Metro
  • Tram: Not directly accessible by Tram
  • RER: Bussy‑Saint‑Georges station (RER line A) and Vaires Torcy station (Train line P)
  • Bus: Special shuttle bus from Bussy‑Saint‑Georges and Chelles Gournay stations
  • Note: Allow sufficient travel time and arrive early at the competition site

About Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium

Delivered in June 2019, the stadium hosts Olympic rowing and canoe-kayak events. Designed by architects Auer+Weber+Assoziierte, it includes a white-water stadium, a 2,200m rowing and sprint canoe-kayak course, and various sports and administrative facilities. Capacity for the canoe-kayak sprint and rowing events is 24,000 spectators, with specific capacities for other events. The complex is one of three worldwide capable of hosting these Olympic and Paralympic events, along with facilities in Beijing and Sydney.

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Sports

  • Equestrian (Eventing Individual, Eventing Team, Dressage Individual, Dressage Team, Jumping Individual, Jumping Team) – Olympic Games
  • Modern Pentathlon (Swimming, Equestrian, Laser-Run, Fencing – bonus round) – Olympic Games
  • Para Equestrian (Dressage) – Paralympic Games

How To Get To Château de Versailles

  • Google Maps
  • Metro: Versailles Chantiers (RER C), Versailles Château (RER C)
  • Train: N from Gare Montparnasse, U from La Défense, L from Gare Saint‑Lazare
  • Note: Special direct buses for spectators will be available from these stations. Access on foot through the Park of Versailles is also possible on specific event days.

About Château de Versailles

The Château de Versailles, a UNESCO World Heritage site, will host events in a historical setting with a capacity of up to 40,000 spectators depending on the event. It’s located in Versailles, Yvelines, 35km from the Olympic Village.

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  • Mountain Bike (Cross-country) – 28th and 29th of July

How To Get To Elancourt Hill

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  • Note: Specific transport options like Metro, Tram, RER, and Bus stations will depend on your starting location in Paris or the surrounding area. It’s recommended to plan your journey in advance for the best route.

About Elancourt Hill

Elancourt Hill, also known as The Revanche Hill, is the highest point in the Paris region at an altitude of 231m. This venue will host the mountain bike events for the Olympics, featuring a 4km Olympic track designed with ecological considerations. The Hill’s history as a quarry and its subsequent natural reclamation provide a unique backdrop for the events, while post-Games plans include the addition of new mountain bike tracks and facilities for both competitive and recreational use​​.

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  • BMX Racing (Women’s/Men’s) – 1st and 2nd of August

How To Get To Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines BMX Stadium

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  • RER: Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines Station (RER line C)
  • Note: Spectators are advised to allow sufficient travel time and to arrive early at the competition site.

About Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines BMX Stadium

Located within the National Velodrome and part of the Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines Velodrome complex, the BMX Stadium is a unique venue fully covered and redesigned for Paris 2024, with a capacity of 3,000 people. This venue not only welcomes spectators for the Olympic Games but also serves the community for various BMX activities post-Games.

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  • Cycling Track (Olympic Games) – Events include individual and team sprints, keirin, team pursuit, omnium, and madison for both women and men
  • Para Cycling Track (Paralympic Games) – Various events across different classifications for men and women, including time trials, pursuits, and mixed team sprints
  • BMX Racing (Olympic Games) – Women’s / Men’s events

How To Get To Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines Velodrome

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  • RER: Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines (RER C, Train N, Train U)
  • Note: Spectators are advised to allow sufficient travel time and to arrive early at the competition site.

About Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines Velodrome

The National Velodrome is a state-of-the-art facility, operational since 2014 and serves as a hub for French cycling, with a capacity of 5,000 spectators. The velodrome hosts national teams’ training sessions and a variety of international competitions. Additionally, the venue includes the Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines BMX Stadium, capable of accommodating 3,000 people and part of the velodrome complex, just a short walk away.

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  • Golf – Men’s: 1 August to 10 August
  • Golf – Women’s: 1 August to 10 August

How To Get To Golf National

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  • Tram: T12 at Massy Palaiseau
  • RER: RER C at Saint‑Quentin‑en-Yvelines
  • Bus: Direct shuttle buses from Massy Palaiseau and Saint‑Quentin‑en‑Yvelines stations
  • Note: Spectators are advised to allow sufficient travel time and to arrive early.

About Golf National

Golf National in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, a prestigious golf venue in Europe, welcomes the world’s top players with its “L’Albatros” course. Designed in 1991, it includes two 18-hole courses and a 7-hole beginners course, emphasizing sustainable practices. The venue has a capacity of 32,720, with 2,720 seated and 30,000 standing spaces.

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