Paris 2024 Olympics: Essential Guide to Tickets, Venues, and Free Events

The modern Olympic Games, a revival of the ancient Greek tradition, were born on April 6, 1896, in Athens. Baron Pierre de Coubertin's vision of international sporting competition came to fruition with the first Games in 1896, featuring 13 participating countries.

The upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic Games, scheduled for July 26 to August 11, and the Paralympic Games, from August 28 to September 8, promise an unforgettable experience.

Venues:

Paris will host the majority of events, including fencing and taekwondo at the Grand Palais, beach volleyball and blind football at the Stade Eiffel, and swimming, triathlon, and cycling at the Pont Alexandre III. Historic stadiums like Parc des Princes, Stade de France, and Stade Roland Garros will also host events.

Outside Paris, football matches will be played in Bordeaux, Nantes, Lyon, Saint-Etienne, Nice, and Marseille. Handball matches will take place at the Pierre de Mauroy stadium in Lille, while sailing events will be held at the Marina of Marseille. The exceptional Teahupo'o wave in Tahiti will host the surfing competition.

Tickets:

Tickets for the Olympic and Paralympic Games are available for purchase at paris24tickets.com and through the 'Paris 2024 Tickets' app. Resale of tickets is only permitted through the official Paris 2024 resale platform.

Transportation:

During the Games, several metro stations and roads will be closed. The blue and red perimeters will be accessible to pedestrians, cyclists, and skateboard and scooter users. Vélib' self-service bicycles will remain available, and cargo bikes may access the red perimeter after inspection.

Accommodation:

Book your accommodation early to secure a place near the Games. Airbnb, the worldwide partner of Paris 2024, offers options in the heart of the action. ALL, the Premium Partner, provides access to world-renowned hotel brands at guaranteed best prices.

Free Events:

Experience the excitement of the triathlon, marathon, and road cycling events for free. The triathlon events will take place in central Paris, while the marathon and marathon swimming events will cover routes between Paris and Versailles.

Fan Zones:

Paris City Hall will set up 25 fan zones where Olympic events will be broadcast on giant screens. These zones will also feature activities, refreshments, and awareness-raising spaces. Champions Park at Trocadéro will be open daily for fans to celebrate medal winners.

Opening and Closing Ceremonies:

The opening ceremony will take place on July 26, with the national delegations traveling along the Seine River in small boats. The closing ceremony will be held on August 11.

New Disciplines:

Paris 2024 will introduce four new sports: breaking (breakdancing), sport climbing, skateboarding, and surfing. Breaking will feature one-on-one battles between 16 participants, with judges awarding artistic scores.

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