After four (well, technically three) years of waiting, the Olympic Games have finally returned, bringing together the greatest athletes from across the world to compete for their chance at Olympic Gold.
Whether you’re an avid sports fan or just can’t wait for the theatrics of the opening ceremony, the Olympic Games Paris 2024 is the quintessential celebration of the Olympic spirit, and who doesn’t love a feel-good sporting story?
As we count down the days until the Olympic Torch reigns over the French capital, we answer your most burning questions about the Olympic Games Paris 2024.
Where is the next Olympics?
ICYMI, the 2024 Olympic Games will be held in Paris, France.
While most of the Olympic calendar will take place within the city of Paris, the Olympic Games will also see events hosted across France, with athletes competing for medals in the towns of Versailles, Montigny-le-Bretonneux, Châteauroux, Elancourt, Saint-Etienne, Marseille, and Nice.
The Olympic Games Paris 2024 will also stretch far beyond the French coastline, with the surfing event taking place in Teahupo’o, Tahiti, French Polynesia.
When does the Olympics start?
Get ready for a big month of sport! The Olympic Games Paris 2024 will take place from Friday, July 26, 2024, to Sunday, August 11, 2024.
While the Opening Ceremony marks the official start of the Olympics, events will kick off on Wednesday, July 24, with the Men’s Football Group Stage and Men’s Rugby Sevens Pool Rounds being the first events of the Olympic Games Paris 2024.
Also ahead of the Opening Ceremony, the Women’s Archery, Women’s Football, and Women’s Handball will enter their first round of competition on Thursday, July 25, 2024.
See the full schedule of events here.
Where to watch the Olympic Games in Australia
If you’re ready to cheer on the athletes in the Green and Gold, you can catch all the Olympics action live from Paris on Nine and Stan Sport.
Missed out on your favourite event? You can catch up on all the medal-winning moments on demand on 9Now and Stan Sport.
