Organizers of the 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games officially unveiled the name Utah 2034 on Monday, marking the milestone of 3000 days until the event. The announcement, held at the Salt Lake City International Airport, included the presentation of a dedicated logo and a large-scale art installation created for the project. “We want every resident of the state to feel part of these Games,” said organizing committee president and CEO Fraser Bullock during Monday’s event.
The project had initially been referred to as Salt Lake City 2034, but the organizing committee adopted the name Utah 2034 to emphasize the statewide nature of the Games and to involve all 29 counties. Utah was confirmed as the host after approval by the International Olympic Committee –IOC–, which endorsed a plan built on venue reuse and the operational experience gained since the 2002 Winter Games.
Reuse of 2002 venues
The Utah 2034 concept is based on a concentrated model, with all competition venues located within one hour of the Olympic Village planned at the University of Utah campus. Competition zones will be distributed across Salt Lake, Wasatch Back, Provo/Heber and Ogden, aiming to ensure broad community participation across the region.
The venue map relies on facilities used during the 2002 Games, including Utah Olympic Park, Utah Olympic Oval and Soldier Hollow, along with resorts such as Snowbasin, Park City Mountain and Deer Valley. Ceremonies will be held at Rice-Eccles Stadium, while downtown Salt Lake City will host competitions and protocol events, supported by existing transport networks including the TRAX light rail system and the FrontRunner commuter line.
Avoiding the use of public funds
The Games are being organized by the Salt Lake City–Utah 2034 Organizing Committee, in coordination with the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee. The operating budget will be funded primarily through private revenue streams such as sponsorships, ticket sales and contributions from the IOC, with the goal of avoiding the use of public funds for operational costs. The philanthropic program Podium34 supports this approach through contributions directed toward educational, sporting and community initiatives.
Reliance on existing infrastructure reduces both costs and operational risks. All competition venues are active and regularly host international events and grassroots sports programs. Planned upgrades will be targeted and designed to meet the technical requirements of 2034, reinforcing the project’s continuity and legacy-based approach.
Sustainability and climate goals for the future
The Utah 2034 sustainability plan sets targets for emissions reduction and compensation, aiming to advance toward climate-responsible Games. Measures include the progressive electrification of transport, expanded use of renewable energy and the application of circular-economy practices across operational areas.
The organizing committee’s roadmap foresees a transition from the current logo to an official design around 2029, alongside the finalization of the sports calendar and operational agreements. State and local institutions are working toward 2034 as a reference point for mobility, urban development and community cohesion projects, in parallel with ongoing updates to the event’s visual identity and official communication channels.
