Paris 2024 Olympic Games: Spectator Best Practices
The 2024 Olympic Games will commence in Paris, France, with the Opening Ceremony set for Friday, July 26, 2024, at 12:30 PM CST. For the first time in a century, France will host the Summer Olympic Games and the first Summer Paralympic Games in its history from July 26 to August 11, 2024.
The world will watch as athletes across the globe represent their countries with pride and work towards earning a medal; whether Bronze, Silver, or Gold, anything is possible and within reach.
The Paris Olympic Committee has released a spectator best practices report for visitors near and far to help navigate access to watching the various sports in multiple designated facilities. Paris 2024 spectators are encouraged to download three significant apps for an enjoyable visit:
1.) Tickets Paris 2024 App
- Log-in with the info used to buy the tickets or create an account to access transferred tickets
- Access all tickets
- Access QR Codes for each session, even offline as long as a first log-in took place before the session
- Ticket transfer
- Ticket resale via the official resale platform
2.) Paris 2024 Olympic Games
- Log-in with the same info used for the Paris 2024 Tickets app
- “My events” is a personalised space for each spectator with an interactive venue map, dedicated spectators guide and more based on the tickets they have bought
- “Important Info” alerts you to any last-minute changes (session’s start time changes, transport info etc.)
- A full competition schedule with results and live alerts
- “Sport Coach” is a digital assistant equipping you with more knowledge of Olympic and Paralympic sports
- A complete Paris 2024 experience: Champions Park, Club France, Clubs 2024, Cultural Olympiad and more. All festive events throughout France are in the app via the Games map
3.) Public Transport Paris 2024
- Created by Ile-de-France Mobilités
- Plan travel
- Buy transport tickets (Paris 2024 Pass accessible directly on the app)
- Get all traffic info
More Helpful Tips
A. Plan your travel to arrive 1H30 before the session begins: Paris 2024 advises all spectators to travel sustainably and buy their transport ticket(s) in advance to save time. Information on all Paris public transport can be found on the Public Transport Paris 2024 app.
B. Prepare your on-site payments: at food and beverage kiosks and in official stores, Paris 2024 accepts Visa for credit/debit card and mobile payments, along with cash. For spectators without a Visa method of payment, Visa Prepaid Card kiosks will be available at all venues, while the Visa Go app allows users to add money to a prepaid virtual Visa card.
C. There are no lockers or storage facilities available to spectators at venues and prohibited items will not be returned upon exit. A non-exhaustive list of prohibited items is available in all Spectators Guides and will be communicated to all tickets holders via email.
- Some allowed items: water bottle (metal or plastic, up to 75cl), small foldable umbrellas, pushchair, external battery for mobile phone, sunscreen (spray or mister), personal mobility devices for people with disabilities, flags of the countries and territories participating in the Games, without rigid poles and a max size of 1×2 meters, etc.
- Some prohibited items: helmets (motorbike and bicycle), luggage and bags (bigger than 25L), golf or stick umbrellas, means of personal travel and associated batteries, alcoholic beverages, etc.
D. Check the weather forecast and plan accordingly: protection against the elements includes a wide-rimmed hat, sunscreen, sun glasses, foldable small umbrella and a water bottle.
E. Bring a water bottle: as part of its commitment to hosting a sustainable event, Paris 2024 allows water bottles up to 75cl (metal or plastic) on venues, with the exception of Marseille Stadium. Water fountains will be available at venues.
F. Make sure your mobile phone has enough battery.
Fans near or far can also view the spectator guides to learn more about the various sports and their associated venues.
- Spectators Guides for every discipline and venue