The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, to be held from August 28 to September 8, will reuse many of the iconic venues used during the Olympic Games, but with some notable differences in terms of sporting disciplines and adaptations needed for Paralympic events.

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PARIS 2024 PARALYMPICS VENUES

Stade de France: This iconic venue in Saint-Denis will host the Paralympic athletics competitions, transforming with a purple athletics track instead of the traditional red clay track.

Roland-Garros: Known worldwide for clay court tennis, this stadium will host wheelchair tennis competitions.

Château de Versailles: This historic site will be used for the Paralympic equestrian competitions, continuing with its characteristic majesty.

Paris La Défense Arena: After hosting water polo and other Olympic aquatic events, this stadium will be transformed for Paralympic swimming competitions.

Eiffel Tower: In the heart of Paris, a temporary stadium around the Eiffel Tower will host blind soccer.

Les Invalides: This historic complex will host the Paralympic archery competitions.

Pont Alexandre III: This iconic Paris bridge will be used for the Paralympic triathlon, with the swim starting in the Seine.

Grand Palais: This historic building will host the wheelchair fencing and Paralympic taekwondo competitions.

Champ de Mars Arena: This arena, located near the Eiffel Tower, will host Paralympic judo and wheelchair rugby.

Porte de la Chapelle Arena: A new venue that will be home to Paralympic badminton and powerlifting competitions.

South Paris Arena: Paralympic boccia, goalball and table tennis tournaments will be held here.

Châteauroux Shooting Centre: This venue, located outside Paris, will be the center of the Paralympic shooting competitions.

North Paris Arena: This arena will host Paralympic sitting volleyball.

Bercy Arena: It will host wheelchair basketball, maintaining its tradition as the cultural and sports center of Paris.

Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines Velodrome: It will host Paralympic track cycling competitions.

Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium: This stadium will host the Paralympic canoeing and rowing competitions.

La Courneuve: This venue will be crucial for the start of the Paralympic marathon.

Clichy-sous-Bois: It will host the Paralympic road cycling competitions.

DIFFERENCES WITH THE OLYMPICS

Although many venues are reused, the Paralympic Games require modifications to adapt to the specific needs of the athletes and their disciplines. For example, at the Stade de France, the color of the athletic track is changed, and the temporary stadium at the Eiffel Tower is transformed to accommodate blind soccer. In addition, exclusively Paralympic sports, such as boccia and goalball, are held in specific venues that were not used during the Olympic Games.

These adaptations and the efficient reuse of infrastructure reflect Paris 2024’s commitment to inclusion and sustainability.