Paris 2024 Olympics: start date, tickets and where to watch- All you need to know – The 2024 Olympic Games, or the XXXIII Olympiad, are underway in Paris after the city of light and love beamed with a dazzling and bombastic Opening Ceremonies display
Paris 2024 Olympics: start date, tickets and where to watch- All you need to know
Paris is the second city in the world (joining London) to host the Olympic Games three times, having hosted previously in 1900 and 1924. This year, medals will feature 18 grams of iron from the city’s iconic Eiffel Tower.
Here’s all the essential information on the Paris Olympics 2024, packed into one handy guide.
When do the Paris 2024 Olympics start?
The Paris Summer Olympic Games takes place from July 26 to August 11, 2024. The Paralympic Games takes place from August 28 to September 6.
How can I get tickets?
Official ballots for Paris 2024 tickets have already taken place, but don’t panic if you didn’t register for either or weren’t successful, as there will be more chances to buy tickets. The official Paris 2024 ticketing website says ‘Tickets for sessions will regularly be put on sale,’ with a maximum of four or six tickets available per person, depending on the sport.
Keep checking the Paris 2024 Olympic ticketing site to see what’s available.
How many athletes are taking part in the Olympics?
In total more than 11,000 athletes are competing in the Games, according to the official Paris Olympic Games website. Basketball, rowing, soccer and swimming are among the largest events taking place.
The Olympic Village will house 14,250 athletes and entourage members during the Games, and serve up to 40,000 meals every day.
How many countries are participating in the Olympics?
The athletes come from the territories of all 206 National Olympic Committees as well as the IOC Refugee Olympic Team.
An NOC is the official body responsible for the representation of athletes from their respective countries and the body that sends competitors to the Games, according to the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
How many events and medals are there at the Olympics?
There will be 32 sports this year and 329 medal events taking place in 41 arenas across France. As a result, 5,084 medals have been produced, using 18 grams of iron from the Eiffel Tower.
The Games’ surfing competition will take place on the island of Tahiti, an island in the Pacific Ocean that is part of French Polynesia.
Athletics is overall the discipline with the most competitors taking part, with 2,122 competitors.
Which country has the largest number of Olympic athletes?
The United States has the largest Olympic contingent with more than 630 athletes. Host nation France follows with about 590 athletes , and Australia is next with about 470 athletes.
Team USA athletes come predominantly from the states of California, Florida and Texas, according to their official site.
The U.S. team was led by flag bearers Coco Gauff (tennis) and LeBron James (basketball) during the Opening Ceremonies that featured an armada of boats along Paris’s Seine.
Which Olympic sport has the most Americans competing?
Athletics, track and field, has 150 American athletes competing. Swimming, soccer and rowing also have a high number of Team USA athletes.
At the Tokyo Games in 2020, the United States finished with 113 medals — the most among all nations — including 39 gold. China came in second with 89 medals — 38 gold.
The United States will be looking to extend its dominance in Paris, with athletics and swimming predicted to be the main sources of medals.
How many times has Paris hosted the Olympics?
The 2024 Games will mark the third time that Paris has hosted the Olympics. The first was way back in 1900 and the second was in 1924 (when Paris became the first city to host two separate Olympics), which tees-up a very neat 100-year anniversary for the 2024 Games.
What’s the best way to get around Paris during the summer Games?
There will be road closures and disruption to metro services during the Games, making it a little trickier to get around. Read our full guide on traffic zones, metro closures and how to get around Paris during the Olympics here.
What two things are going to be new to the Olympics in Paris?
Two new sports are making their debut as Olympic sports at Paris 2024: breaking, an urban dance style characterised by acrobatic movements which has roots in hip hop culture; and kayak cross, where four kayakers race each other at the same time.
Skateboarding, surfing, sport climbing and three-on-three basketball will also return to Paris this year after making their debut at Tokyo 2020 (which took place in 2021).
What else do I need to know about the Paris 2024 Olympics?
Now you know the basics, it’s time to delve deeper into the Paris 2024 Games and immerse yourself in the Olympic spirit that’s sure to engulf the city over the summer. Below is all the info you need to get involved, from the latest news to advice on spectating (whether in-person or by watching on TV), plus handy guides to accommodation and things to do in the surrounding areas.
