Olympic Games Paris 2024
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Practical information for Games Ticket Holders

You're getting ready to experience the Games for real, in the stands, with your loved ones: a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

On this page, you'll find all the information you need to make the most of your visit and prepare yourself for an unforgettable experience. Whether you need information on compulsory documents, transport, accommodation, access to the competition venues, spectator services, you’ve come to the right place!

BEFORE YOU TRAVEL

Prepare for your trip with peace of mind by finding out what you need to do before coming to France.

BEFORE YOU TRAVEL

Getting to and around France

All the transport information you need to know about coming to France, travelling within the country and reaching the host cities.

Getting to and around France

Accommodation

Read our advice on finding accommodation during the Games.

Accommodation

TRAVELLING TO THE GAMES?

Get ready with Worldwide Olympic Partner, Allianz. You enjoy the action. We’ll do the rest.

TRAVELLING TO THE GAMES?

Prepare to Pay with Visa

Paris 2024 proudly accepts only Visa for card and mobile payments, along with cash, at Olympic and Paralympic venues to pay for food, beverages and official licensed products. For spectators arriving without a Visa product, visit a Visa Prepaid Card Kiosk location or download the Visa Go app to add money to a virtual Visa Prepaid Card*

*Terms and conditions apply

Prepare to Pay with Visa

Getting ready for the Day

Practical advice for the Day, a list of prohibited items, on-site services, applications to download... This page contains all the information you need to prepare for your session and your venue.

Getting ready for the Day

Practical information accessibility

Do you have a dedicated Paris 2024 Games ticket for people with disabilities or wheelchair users? This page gives you all the practical information you need about the accessibility of the various services.

Practical information accessibility

Getting to the competition venues

Get ahead by discovering the transportation arrangements put in place to reach the competition venues.

Getting to the competition venues

Make the most of your stay

Extend the magic of the Games by visiting France and taking part in the celebrations organized throughout the country.

Make the most of your stay

GETTING DRESSED FOR THE GAMES

Get dressed now in the Olympic colours by visiting the official Paris 2024 online store or by visiting one of our physical stores.

GETTING DRESSED FOR THE GAMES
What documents do I need to travel to France during the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games?

Individuals from non-EU countries must meet specific conditions according to prevailing regulations for entry into the Schengen area.

I've bought tickets for the Games: how and when will I receive the key information I need to prepare for my visit?

From today, you can find the first key information to prepare your arrival on the website.

In September 2023, an initial e-mail was sent to you to help you prepare for your visit.

Subsequent e-mails will be sent on a regular basis, particularly in 2024.

A Spectator's Guide and an official Paris 2024 mobile application will be released in spring 2024 to help you prepare.

How long before the start of a session should I arrive at the competition venue?

To ensure you have the best experience, Paris 2024 recommends arriving at the competition venue 1.5 hours before the start of the session.