Do you want to learn more about the Paris Olympics 2024 and the venues holding all the competitions? Then you are in the right place: read this article to learn more about each location.

The Most Important Venues for the Paris Olympics 2024

To begin with, let’s chat about the most important venues for the Paris Olympics 2024. What are they, why are they important, and what tips do we have for you regarding each of them?

Stade de France

Perhaps one of the most iconic sports venues in France, Stade de France is a soccer stadium well known for the French national team’s historic World Cup win in 1998. It’s the largest stadium in the country and regularly hosts different sports events.

The stadium has a capacity of 77,083 people and is a tourist attraction on its own. Plus, it holds athletics competitions, which are among the most popular during the Olympics. Therefore, it might get quite crowded in the area, especially just before or right after the competitions—you should arrive much earlier to avoid overcrowded transportation and long queues.

Stade Roland Garros

When writing about the most important Olympic venues in Paris for the 2024 games, we mustn’t forget the classic Stade Roland Garros—the home of the French Open, one of the most important tennis tournaments.

This venue will, unsurprisingly, host tennis games (as it has 18 clay courts), but also…boxing. It has a capacity of 34,000 people in total, so it won’t get as crowded as Stade de France. You should remember that it’s an open venue—it might be a good idea to bring some raincoats or sunscreen, depending on the weather.

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Champ de Mars Arena

What is a better way to enjoy the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris than to watch sports and admire the view of the Eiffel Tower? This is exactly what you can do at the Champ de Mars Arena.

Located next to this well-known landmark, it’s one of those venues that you can’t miss, even if you’re not interested in the sports played there. Surely, it has limited capacity (circa 10,000 people), but it’s still worth trying to squeeze in just for the memories!

Map Your Adventures at Paris Olympics 2024 with YouMap

How do you record your time at the Paris Olympics 2024? With our social mapping app!

You can tell stories with maps using YouMap—all you have to do is create a map, add each of the venues you are going to visit, include short descriptions of your time there (you can paste photos and videos too!), and you get a detailed journal of your time in Paris. Then, you can share your map with friends and family and let them re-live your Olympic adventures!

How does it work? Just click the link below and see our map of all the venues for the Paris Summer Olympics in 2024!

 

The Takeaway

Having briefly introduced the three most important venues for the Paris Olympics 2024, you now know what locations you cannot miss and how to prepare for each of them. If you need more tips, check the map above or…the complete list of all the venues that we’ve prepared for you below.

And if you’d like to do some sports yourself, check out our article: How to start running and stick to it? Guide for beginners

Full List of Olympic Venues for the Paris Olympics 2024

Aquatics Centre

  • Location: Saint-Denis, Paris
  • Capacity: 15,000
  • Sports: Artistic Swimming, Diving, Water Polo
  • Tips: Easily accessible by metro line 13. It’s an open venue, so bring sunscreen and hats.

Bercy Arena

  • Location: 8 Boulevard de Bercy, 75012 Paris
  • Capacity: 20,300
  • Sports: Artistic Gymnastics, Basketball, Trampoline
  • Tips: Indoor venue; ideal for all weather. Located near Gare de Lyon for easy access.

Bordeaux Stadium

  • Location: Cours Jules Ladoumègue, 33300 Bordeaux
  • Capacity: 42,115
  • Sports: Soccer
  • Tips: Use tram line C to get to the stadium. Prepare for outdoor conditions.

Champ de Mars Arena

  • Location: Avenue Anatole France, 75007 Paris
  • Capacity: 10,000
  • Sports: Judo, Wrestling
  • Tips: Located next to the Eiffel Tower, accessible via metro line 6.

Château de Versailles

  • Location: Place d’Armes, 78000 Versailles
  • Capacity: 20,000
  • Sports: Equestrian, Modern Pentathlon
  • Tips: Accessible by RER C. Open venue; dress for outdoor conditions.

Chateauroux Shooting Centre

  • Location: Route de Lignières, 36130 Déols
  • Capacity: 5,000
  • Sports: Shooting
  • Tips: Best reached by car. Outdoor venue; bring appropriate gear.

Eiffel Tower Stadium

  • Location: Champ de Mars, 75007 Paris
  • Capacity: 12,000
  • Sports: Beach Volleyball
  • Tips: Near the Eiffel Tower, accessible via metro line 8. Open air.

Elancourt Hill

  • Location: Elancourt, Paris
  • Capacity: 10,000
  • Sports: Cycling (Mountain Bike)
  • Tips: Accessible by regional train. Outdoor venue; prepare for weather changes.

Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium

  • Location: 14 Rue Paul et Pierre Guichard, 42000 Saint-Étienne
  • Capacity: 42,000
  • Sports: Soccer
  • Tips: Accessible by tram lines T1 and T2. Outdoor venue.

Grand Palais

  • Location: 3 Avenue du Général Eisenhower, 75008 Paris
  • Capacity: 5,000
  • Sports: Fencing, Taekwondo
  • Tips: Central location, accessible via metro line 1. Indoor venue.

Hôtel de Ville

  • Location: Place de l’Hôtel de Ville, 75004 Paris
  • Capacity: 5,000
  • Sports: Athletics
  • Tips: Located in the heart of Paris, accessible via metro lines 1 and 11.

Invalides

  • Location: Esplanade des Invalides, 75007 Paris
  • Capacity: 7,000
  • Sports: Archery, Athletics, Cycling (Road)
  • Tips: Accessible via metro line 8. Outdoor venue.

La Beaujoire Stadium

  • Location: Boulevard de la Beaujoire, 44300 Nantes
  • Capacity: 37,473
  • Sports: Soccer
  • Tips: Accessible by tram line 1. Outdoor venue.

La Concorde

  • Location: Place de la Concorde, 75008 Paris
  • Capacity: 30,000
  • Sports: 3×3 Basketball, Breaking, Cycling (BMX Freestyle), Skateboarding
  • Tips: Central location, accessible via metro lines 1, 8, and 12. Outdoor venue.

Le Bourget Sport Climbing Venue

  • Location: Parc des Expositions, Le Bourget
  • Capacity: 8,000
  • Sports: Sport Climbing
  • Tips: Accessible by RER B. Outdoor venue.

Golf National

  • Location: Avenue du Golf, 78280 Guyancourt
  • Capacity: 50,000
  • Sports: Golf
  • Tips: Accessible by regional train. Outdoor venue; prepare for weather changes.

Lyon Stadium

  • Location: 10 Avenue Simone Veil, 69150 Décines-Charpieu
  • Capacity: 59,286
  • Sports: Soccer
  • Tips: Accessible by tram line T3. Outdoor venue.

Marseille Marina

  • Location: Marseille
  • Capacity: 8,000
  • Sports: Sailing
  • Tips: Coastal venue; prepare for wind and sun exposure.

Marseille Stadium

  • Location: 3 Boulevard Michelet, 13008 Marseille
  • Capacity: 67,394
  • Sports: Soccer
  • Tips: Accessible by metro line 2. Outdoor venue.

Nice Stadium

  • Location: Boulevard des Jardiniers, 06200 Nice
  • Capacity: 36,178
  • Sports: Soccer
  • Tips: Accessible by tram line 3. Outdoor venue.

North Paris Arena

  • Location: La Courneuve, Paris
  • Capacity: 20,000
  • Sports: Boxing, Modern Pentathlon
  • Tips: Accessible by metro line 7. Indoor venue.

Parc des Princes

  • Location: 24 Rue du Commandant Guilbaud, 75016 Paris
  • Capacity: 47,929
  • Sports: Soccer
  • Tips: Accessible by metro line 9. Outdoor venue.

Paris La Defense Arena

  • Location: 99 Jardins de l’Arche, 92000 Nanterre
  • Capacity: 40,000
  • Sports: Swimming, Water Polo
  • Tips: Accessible by RER A. Indoor venue.

Pierre Mauroy Stadium

  • Location: 261 Boulevard de Tournai, 59650 Villeneuve-d’Ascq
  • Capacity: 50,186
  • Sports: Basketball, Handball
  • Tips: Accessible by metro line 1. Indoor venue.

Pont Alexandre III

  • Location: Pont Alexandre III, 75008 Paris
  • Capacity: 4,000
  • Sports: Cycling (Road), Marathon Swimming, Triathlon
  • Tips: Central location, accessible via metro lines 8 and 13. Outdoor venue.

Porte de La Chapelle Arena

  • Location: Porte de La Chapelle, 75018 Paris
  • Capacity: 8,000
  • Sports: Badminton, Rhythmic Gymnastics
  • Tips: Accessible by metro line 12. Indoor venue.

Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines BMX Stadium

  • Location: Montigny-le-Bretonneux, Paris
  • Capacity: 5,000
  • Sports: Cycling (BMX Racing)
  • Tips: Accessible by regional train. Outdoor venue.

Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines Velodrome

  • Location: Montigny-le-Bretonneux, Paris
  • Capacity: 6,000
  • Sports: Cycling (Track)
  • Tips: Accessible by regional train. Indoor venue.

South Paris Arena

  • Location: Porte de Versailles, 75015 Paris
  • Capacity: 15,000
  • Sports: Handball, Table Tennis, Volleyball, Weightlifting
  • Tips: Accessible by metro line 12. Indoor venue.

Stade de France

  • Location: Saint-Denis, Paris
  • Capacity: 77,083
  • Sports: Athletics, Rugby Sevens
  • Tips: Accessible by RER B and D. Outdoor venue.

Stade Roland-Garros

  • Location: 2 Avenue Gordon Bennett, 75016 Paris
  • Capacity: 15,225
  • Sports: Boxing, Tennis
  • Tips: Accessible by metro line 10. Outdoor venue with covered options.

Teahupo’o, Tahiti

  • Location: Teahupo’o, Tahiti
  • Capacity: N/A
  • Sports: Surfing
  • Tips: Coastal venue; ideal for sun and surf enthusiasts. Remote location.

Trocadéro

  • Location: Place du Trocadéro, 75016 Paris
  • Capacity: 6,000
  • Sports: Athletics, Cycling (Road)
  • Tips: Central location, accessible via metro line 9. Outdoor venue.

Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium

  • Location: Vaires-sur-Marne, Paris
  • Capacity: 25,000
  • Sports: Canoe Slalom, Canoe Sprint, Rowing
  • Tips: Accessible by regional train. Outdoor venue.

Yves-du-Manoir Stadium

  • Location: 12 Rue François Faber, 92700 Colombes
  • Capacity: 15,000
  • Sports: Hockey
  • Tips: Accessible by regional train. Outdoor venue.