Paris Olympics 2024: Date, Event Schedule, Venues, And How To Buy Tickets

The schedule for the Paris Olympics 2024 has been released, and sports enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting the opening ceremony. This summer, around 10,500 athletes from over 200 nations, including a contingent of 590 American athletes, will converge in Paris to compete in 329 medal events across 32 sports and 45 disciplines.

The Paris Olympics will feature several unique elements, including an opening ceremony held on barges along the Seine River rather than in a traditional Olympic stadium. Additionally, the Games will showcase the city's iconic landmarks, such as the Eiffel Tower, with many events taking place in urban settings throughout Paris. If you're planning to attend the Games, here’s everything you need to know.

Paris Olympics 2024 Start Date

The Paris 2024 Olympic Games will be held from July 26, 2024, to August 11, 2024, with the Paralympic Games following from August 28, 2024, to September 8, 2024, as announced on the official Paris Olympics page. In a groundbreaking move for the Olympics, the opening ceremony will take place on the Seine River, featuring a four-mile-long floating procession. Athletes from around the globe will be transported on 160 boats through Paris, with the Eiffel Tower lit up along the way, culminating in a grand finale at the Trocadero.

Paris Olympics 2024 Venue

According to the Paris Olympics, most events of the Paris 2024 Olympics will be held in Paris itself, including fencing and taekwondo at the Grand Palais, beach volleyball and blind football at the Stade Eiffel, and swimming, triathlon, and road cycling at Pont Alexandre III. Historic venues such as Parc des Princes, Stade de France, and Stade Roland Garros will also host events. In mainland France, the cities of Bordeaux, Nantes, Lyon, Saint-Etienne, Nice, and Marseille will be home to the football tournament. Handball matches will take place at the Pierre-Mauroy Stadium in Lille, and sailing events will be held at the Marina of Marseille in the Mediterranean Sea. Additionally, the surfing competition will take place in Tahiti, renowned for its exceptional Teahupo'o wave.

Paris Olympics 2024: How To Buy Ticket?

Tickets can also be bought at paris24tickets.com. To manage your tickets, transfer them to others, or resell them securely, download the 'Paris 2024 Tickets' app. Ensure that you purchase tickets only through official platforms.

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Paris Olympics 2024 Schedule

Many Indian athletes will be competing across a range of events during the Olympic Games. For a comprehensive schedule of when each Indian athlete will be in action, including event timings and match-ups, click here to see the full details.

Paris Olympics 2024 Free Events

Attend the Paris 2024 triathlon for free: The triathlon events, including a 1.5 km swim, 40 km cycle, and 10 km run, will take place in the heart of Paris. Only the stands near the Alexandre-III bridge (start/finish area) and the Champs-Élysées bridge will require tickets.

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On August 10 and 11, 2024, marathon runners will complete a 42.195 km circular route between Paris and Versailles. Similarly, the marathon swimming events will feature 6 loops of 1.67 km each in the Seine, between the Alma bridge and the Alexandre-III bridge.