Paris 2024 Olympics Schedule Revealed: From Opening Ceremony to Closing Celebration

The much-anticipated Paris 2024 Olympics is set to captivate audiences worldwide with a thrilling schedule of events, kicking off with the opening ceremony on Friday 26 July. Athletes from around the globe will gather in Paris for a two-and-a-half-week extravaganza of sport, culminating in the closing celebration on Sunday 11 August.

The 2024 Paris Olympics will introduce a new sport, breaking, and will feature a dynamic mix of traditional and modern sporting disciplines, including swimming, gymnastics, athletics, and track cycling. With 32 sports and 48 disciplines on the agenda, the Games will host 329 events, offering athletes 329 opportunities to claim the coveted gold medals.

The opening ceremony on 26 July will take a unique twist, as athletes will parade along the iconic River Seine, passing landmarks such as the Louvre, Notre-Dame, and the Eiffel Tower. Spectators will witness the official lighting of the Olympic flame at the Place du Trocadero, with millions expected to line the river banks to partake in the festivities.

Artistic gymnastics, tennis, basketball, boxing, and other sports will unfold across the Olympic days, leading to the highly-anticipated swimming, gymnastics, and athletics weekend bonanza. The middle Olympic weekend will be a power-packed showcase of talent, with athletes vying for supremacy in multiple disciplines.

As the Games progress, disciplines like surfing, skateboarding, and rugby sevens will offer thrilling spectacles, while ceremonies and closing celebrations will mark the end of the Paris 2024 Olympics in a grand fashion at the Stade de France.