Your Ultimate Guide to the Paris 2024 Olympics: Tickets, Venues, Accommodations, & More

The 2024 Summer Olympics promises to be the most breathtaking and dazzling Games of the 21^st century. How could it not, since it’s taking place in Paris?

As the most famous global demonstration of athletic excellence, the Olympics usually doesn’t have to worry about its thunder being usurped by its host city. However, Paris, which Conde Nast Traveler calls the “runway model of cities,” is used to being the center of attention. So, when the Games arrive at the City of Light, visitors can expect an extravaganza of culture, competition, and celebration.

In this article, the Francophile sports fans at TVCMALL have assembled your complete guide to the Paris Olympics 2024.

 

Paris Olympics 2024

Paris invokes a bounty of iconic images. However, the Olympics isn’t the first thing you would think of when thinking of Paris, at least not before it was announced that the 2024 Summer Olympics would be held in the City of Lights.

Indeed, Paris is entwined in the history of the Olympics. The founder of the modern Olympics was born in Paris. And in 1924, Paris hosted what is widely considered the first successful Olympic games in modern history.

The Paris Olympics 2024 is continuing the tradition with another first: full gender equality with as many women athletes as men. Paris 2024 will also have a new competition: breakdancing. If you’re a vlogger, the spectacular beauty of Paris, along with the excitement of the games, makes for stunning content that will make your channel THRIVE. Besides, who wouldn’t love a selfie in front of the Eiffel Tower?

 

When Is the Paris Olympics 2024?

The Paris Olympics 2024 will take place between July 26^th and August 11^th.

The 2024 Opening Ceremony on July 26^th promises to be the largest in the history of the modern Olympics. With hundreds of thousands of spectators lining the Seine, athletes will travel by boat along the heart of the city.

The Paris 2024 Games will continue for just over two weeks through August 11^th. The Games’ most popular competitions — gymnastics, track and field, and swimming — will take place on August 3^rd and 4^th.

 

Paris: How to Buy Olympic Tickets

Visit the Olympics official site to purchase your tickets, where you’ll find several options for packages for Paris 2024. Tickets are first come, first served. You can also find tickets for VIP access to lounges and meet and greets with the athletes.

The Olympic Committee has put together travel packages for Paris 2024 that include tickets to competitions and travel arrangements. For about $1,000 USD per night, you can enjoy one competition and a stay at a 3-star hotel. Or you can spend tens of thousands for multiple events and nights at a 5-star hotel.

If you’re looking for a way to attend Paris 2024 for free, the consider being a Paris Olympics 2024 volunteer. You’ll still need to pay for your travel and accommodations. However, being Paris Olympic 2024 volunteer has perks, including free tickets to some events.

 

Locations Where to Stay for the Paris Olympics

Paris 2024 venues are located throughout the city. However, the Olympic Stadium will be located within the Stade de France, just north of the 8^th arrondissement. The Olympic Village for Paris 2024 will be located roughly five miles north of the city.

That being said, the city has an excellent public transit system that is clean and safe, so that opens up locations where to stay for the Paris Olympics. As is usual for the Olympics, prices for Paris 2024 venues reflect the grandeur of the Games. The good news is that as of this writing, bookings are below expectations, and many hotels and hosts are lowering their prices.

 

Get Into the Spirit of Olympic Esports Games with Gear from TVCMALL

For those of you following the possible inclusion of esports in the Olympics, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) hasn’t officially adopted competitive video gaming into its events.

However, the IOC president that esports are under serious consideration and may be included as Olympic events as early as 2025. That gives you plenty of time to practice VR gaming for your spot on the first esports team.