The Olympics are the most prestigious set of games in all of sports.
Athletes from hundreds of nations travel to one location once every two years, alternating between summer and winter competitions. Competitors do battle for medals and national pride, pitting their abilities against the best in the world.
Paris has the honor of hosting the 2024 Olympics from July 26-Aug. 11. It's the third time that Paris is hosting the Olympics and first time since 1924.
With that said, here's all there is to know about the 2024 Olympics in Paris.
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Where are the Olympics in 2024?
The 2024 Olympic Games are taking place in Paris, France.
The city is one of the most popular destinations for the Olympics, as it's set to host its third series of games in history. That ties London for the most in the world. Los Angeles will join the two European cities in 2028.
Despite its aforementioned ranking, Paris hasn't hosted the Olympics since 1924. It's the sixth time that the Games have been played in France.
Here's a list of each time France has hosted the Olympics:
| Host city | Year | Summer/Winter |
| Paris | 1900 | Summer |
| Chamonix | 1924 | Winter |
| Paris | 1924 | Summer |
| Grenoble | 1968 | Winter |
| Albertville | 1992 | Winter |
| Paris | 2024 | Summer |
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Paris Olympics venues
There are 35 venues across set up for the 2024 Olympics.
| Venue | Events |
| Aquatics Centre | Artistic Swimming, Diving, Water Polo |
| Bercy Arena | Artistic Gymnastics, Basketball, Trampoline |
| Bordeaux Stadium | Soccer |
| Champ de Mars Arena | Judo, Wrestling |
| Chateau de Versailles | Equestrian, Modern Pentathlon |
| Chateauroux Shooting Centre | Shooting |
| Eiffel Tower Stadium | Beach Volleyball |
| Elancourt Hill | Cycling Mountain Bike |
| Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium | Soccer |
| Grand Palais | Fencing, Taekwondo |
| Hotel de Ville | Athletics |
| Invalides | Archery, Athletics, Cycling Road |
| La Beaujoire Stadium | Soccer |
| La Concorde | 3x3 Basketball, Breaking, Cycling BMX Freestyle, Skateboarding |
| Le Bourget Sport Climbing Venue | Sport Climbing |
| Golf National | Golf |
| Lyon Stadium | Soccer |
| Marseille Marina | Sailing |
| Marseille Stadium | Soccer |
| Nice Stadium | Soccer |
| North Paris Arena | Boxing, Modern Pentathlon |
| Parc des Princes | Soccer |
| Paris La Defense Arena | Swimming, Water Polo |
| Pierre Mauroy Stadium | Basketball, Handball |
| Pont Alexandre III | Cycling Road, Marathon Swimming, Triathlon |
| Porte de La Chapelle Arena | Badminton, Rhythmic Gymnastics |
| Stade Roland-Garros | Boxing, Tennis |
| Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines BMX Stadium | Cycling BMX Racing |
| Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines Velodrome | Cycling Track |
| South Paris Arena | Handball, Table Tennis, Volleyball, Weightlifting |
| Stade de France | Athletics, Rugby Sevens |
| Teahupo'o, Tahiti | Surfing |
| Trocadero | Athletics, Cycling Road |
| Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium | Canoe Slalom, Canoe Sprint, Rowing |
| Yves-du-Manoir Stadium | Field Hockey |
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What is the time difference in Paris?
The time difference can be a major factor for those looking to watch the Olympic Games. Luckily, those in the Eastern time zone aren't battling as brutal of a difference this year. Paris is six hours ahead of EST, and it's nine hours ahead of the Pacific time.
It was a 13- and 16-hour difference, respectively, during the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. The 2024 Games will be much easier for U.S. fans to watch live without messing up their sleep schedules.
How much did the Olympics cost?
While it's an honor to host the Olympic Games, it's a pricey responsibility. Paris is expected to pay about $9.7 billion to prepare the city for the many events.
It's a lower number from previous years, as Tokyo (2021) and Rio (2016) each cost about $13 billion. Neither turned a profit. The Paris Olympics organizing committee CEO Etienne Thobois said the city wouldn't overspend this year.
"Everyone has been conscious of every euro that is spent — that it is useful — and we should be careful not to spend any euros on things that are superficial," Thobois said. "Frankly, that is a challenge in itself."
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Olympic Village conditions
Paris will welcome thousands of athletes from across the world for the 2024 Olympic Games. They'll stay in the Olympic Village which spans across Saint-Denis, Saint Ouen, and L'Ile-Saint Denis.
It will host 14,250 athletes during the Olympics and 8,000 during the Paralympics.
Once the Games are over, it will become accessible to the public. It will include 2,500 new homes, a student residence, and a hotel for living purposes.
There will be a three-hectare landscaped park to go along with seven hectares of gardens and parks. The village will also have 120,000 square meters of offices and city services and 3,200 square meters of neighborhood shops.
