The 2024 Summer Olympics, set to take place in Paris, France, promises to be a celebration of athleticism, culture, and international camaraderie. With Paris as the main host city and additional venues spread across metropolitan France, including one in Tahiti, this event will showcase the best of sporting prowess against the backdrop of iconic landmarks and modern facilities.
Let’s take a closer look at the venues that will set the stage for the 2024 Olympics, highlighting their significance, capacity, and the sporting events they will host. Whether it’s the electrifying atmosphere of the Stade de France or the picturesque setting of the Gardens of the Palace of Versailles, each venue adds its own unique flavor to the Olympic experience.
Zone | Venue | Events | Capacity | Status |
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Grand Paris zone | Yves du Manoir Stadium | Field hockey | 15,000 | Renovated |
Grand Paris zone | Stade de France | Rugby Sevens, Athletics (track and field), Closing Ceremony | 77,083 | Existing |
Grand Paris zone | Paris La Défense Arena | Aquatics (swimming, water polo finals) | 15,220 | Existing |
Grand Paris zone | Porte de La Chapelle Arena | Badminton, Gymnastics (rhythmic) | 8,000 | Additional |
Grand Paris zone | Paris Aquatic Centre | Aquatics (water polo preliminaries, diving, artistic swimming) | 5,000 | Existing |
Grand Paris zone | Le Bourget Climbing Venue | Sport climbing | 5,000 | Temporary |
Grand Paris zone | Arena Paris Nord | Boxing (preliminaries, quarterfinals), Modern pentathlon (fencing rounds) | 6,000 | Existing |
Paris Centre zone | Parc des Princes | Football (preliminaries and finals) | 48,583 | Existing |
Paris Centre zone | Stade Roland Garros | Tennis, Boxing (finals) | 36,000 | Existing |
Paris Centre zone | South Paris Arena | Volleyball, Table Tennis, Handball, Weightlifting | 12,000 | Existing |
Paris Centre zone | Bercy Arena | Gymnastics (artistic and trampoline), Basketball (finals) | 15,000 | Existing |
Paris Centre zone | Grand Palais | Fencing, Taekwondo | 8,000 | Existing |
Paris Centre zone | Place de la Concorde | Basketball (3×3), Breakdancing, Cycling (BMX freestyle), Skateboarding | 30,000 | Temporary |
Paris Centre zone | Hôtel de Ville | Athletics (marathon start) | – | Existing |
Paris Centre zone | Pont Alexandre III | Aquatics (marathon swimming), Triathlon, Cycling (time trial finish) | 1,000 | Temporary |
Paris Centre zone | Trocadéro (Pont d’Iéna) | Athletics (race walk), Cycling (road race) | 13,000 | Temporary |
Paris Centre zone | Eiffel Tower Stadium (Champ de Mars) | Beach Volleyball | 12,000 | Temporary |
Paris Centre zone | Grand Palais Éphémère | Judo, Wrestling | 9,000 | Temporary |
Paris Centre zone | Les Invalides | Archery, Athletics (marathon finish), Cycling (time trial start) | 8,000 | Existing |
Versailles zone | Gardens of the Palace of Versailles | Equestrian, Modern pentathlon (excluding fencing rounds) | 80,000 | Temporary |
Versailles zone | Le Golf National | Golf | 35,000 | Existing |
Versailles zone | Élancourt Hill | Cycling (Mountain biking) | 25,000 | Temporary |
Versailles zone | Vélodrome de Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines | Cycling (track), Cycling (BMX racing) | 5,000 | Existing |
Outlying venues | Pierre Mauroy Stadium (Lille) | Basketball (preliminaries), Handball (finals) | 26,000 | Existing |
Outlying venues | National Olympic Nautical Stadium of Île-de-France (Vaires-sur-Marne) | Rowing, Canoe-Kayak (slalom, sprint) | 22,000 | Existing |
Outlying venues | Stade Vélodrome (Marseille) | Football (6 preliminaries, quarterfinals, women’s and men’s semi-final) | 67,394 | Existing |
Outlying venues | Parc Olympique Lyonnais (Lyon) | Football (6 preliminaries, quarterfinals, men’s and women’s semi-final, women’s 3rd place match) | 59,186 | Existing |
Outlying venues | Stade Matmut Atlantique (Bordeaux) | Football (6 preliminaries, quarter-finals) | 42,115 | Existing |
Outlying venues | Stade Geoffroy-Guichard (Saint-Étienne) | Football (6 preliminaries) | 41,965 | Existing |
Outlying venues | Allianz Riviera (Nice) | Football (6 preliminaries) | 35,624 | Existing |
Outlying venues | Stade de la Beaujoire (Nantes) | Football (6 preliminaries, quarterfinals, men’s 3rd place) | 35,322 | Existing |
Outlying venues | Old Port of Marseille (Marseille) | Sailing | 5,000 | Existing |
Outlying venues | Taiarapu-Ouest (Tahiti) | Surfing | 5,000 | Existing |
Outlying venues | National Shooting Centre (Châteauroux) | Shooting | 3,000 | Existing |
Non-competitive | Jardins du Trocadéro and River Seine | Opening Ceremony | 330,000 | Temporary |
Non-competitive | L’Île-Saint-Denis | Olympic Village | 18,000 | Additional |
Non-competitive | Parc de l’Aire des Vents, Dugny | Media Village | – | Temporary |
Non-competitive | Le Bourget Exhibition Centre and Media Village | IBC | 15,000 | Existing |
Non-competitive | Paris Congress Centre | MPC | – | Existing |