Sport

2026 calendar of sporting events in Paris

Q: Where do most of Paris's major sporting events take place?

The Accor Arena , the Stade de France and the Parc des Princes host major competitions. The Auteuil Racecourse and Paris-Longchamp Racecourse host prestigious horse races.

Q: How can I attend Paris Saint-Germain matches?

The 2025-2026 PSG season will be played at the Parc des Princes from September 2025 to May 2026, with Ligue 1 and European competition matches.

Q: What free sporting events are available in Paris?

Some running events, such as the Paris Marathon, offer a free show for spectators along the route. The Paris 2024 Olympic cauldron , visible in the Tuileries , is also a free attraction.

Q: What are the different types of sporting events in Paris?

The capital offers a rich variety of sports throughout the year. Team sports dominate the sporting events calendar, with football, basketball, handball and rugby taking place in Paris's major venues. Individual competitions also attract large audiences: tennis, judo, gymnastics, swimming and athletics. These disciplines offer exceptional moments during international championships and prestigious tournaments. Running events are a particularly popular category. Marathons, half-marathons, urban trails and themed races punctuate the Parisian sporting calendar. Equestrian sports also have their place, with traditional horse races and show jumping competitions. Some events are out of the ordinary: sporting shows combining entertainment and performance, competitions in emerging sports or demonstrations of less conventional disciplines. This diversity guarantees that upcoming sporting events will cater to all tastes.

La Rédaction Paris je t'aime - Updated on 9 July 2026

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Tennis, handball, horse racing, athletics, basketball, judo, cycling... find all the dates and locations of competitions taking place in the capital, from the legendary marathon to international tournaments.

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January 2027

La Folie Douce at the Hippodrome Paris-Vincennes

Festival Party Sport

Vincennes Hippodrome de Paris

The energy of La Folie Douce meets the adrenaline of horse racing for three immersive and festive Sundays in the heart of the Parisian winter

13 Sept. 2026

La Parisienne

Congress - Sport Sport

Tout Paris

La Parisienne, an all-women's 7 km run, takes place in the heart of Paris

September 2026

League of Defense

Party Sport

Paris La Défense

The forecourt of Paris La Défense becomes a huge 5,000 m² arena with the second edition of League of Defense. Three days of unusual sporting challenges!

14 Jan. 2027

NBA Paris Games 2027

Sport

Accor Arena

The San Antonio Spurs will face the New Orleans Pelicans at the Accor Arena for the NBA's return to Paris for the regular season

From 31 July to 2 Aug. 2026

NBA Summer House

Party Sport

Palais Brongniart

The NBA Summer House is bringing the excitement of basketball, challenges, concerts, and NBA Summer House After Dark to Paris ahead of the 2027 NBA Paris Games

25 Oct. 2026

NFL Paris Game 2026

Sport

Stade de France

For the first time in its history, the NFL sets foot in France with an exceptional regular-season game at the Stade de France on October 25, 2026.

From 11 to 12 July 2026

OpenSwim Harmonie Mutuelle Paris

Sport

Canal de l'Ourcq

OpenSwim Harmonie Mutuelle Paris is an open water swimming challenge in the Bassin de la Villette and the Canal de l'Ourcq, between Paris and Pantin

September 2026

Paralympic Day 2026

Festival Party Sport

La Communale

Paralympic Day is back at La Communale in Saint-Ouen: a free, inclusive celebration featuring more than 20 parasport disciplines, the presence of 70 athletes and a festive evening of concerts, DJ sets and screenings

From 25 to 29 Nov. 2026

Paris Nautic Show

Fair, exhibition Sport

Paris le Bourget - VIPARIS

Boat show moves to Le Bourget exhibition center

June to October 2026

Paris sport dimanches

Sport

Tout Paris

Take part in free sports classes every Sunday in Paris!

20 Sept. 2026

Paris Zoo Run

Party Sport

Parc zoologique de Paris - Muséum national d’histoire naturelle

The Parc zoologique de Paris hosts the Paris Zoo Run: a solidarity event for the whole family

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27 Sept. 2026

Paris-Versailles

Sport

Paris et Ile-de-France

Every year, 25,000 runners take part in the 16km race Paris-Versailles

4 Oct. 2026

Qatar, Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, horse racing

Congress - Sport Sport

Hippodrome ParisLongchamp

The Qatar, Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe is the most envied prize of all race-horse owners, trainers and jockeys.

June 2027

Rendez-vous in Paris : roller parties

Party Sport

Le Centquatre

Rendez-vous in Paris celebrates roller culture with four days of festivities, dancing and night-time skating in an electrifying atmosphere

From 14 June to 23 Aug. 2026

Roland-Garros Tennis Club

Sport

Stade Roland-Garros

The Roland-Garros stadium comes alive all summer long with tennis, free entertainment, inclusive sports and relaxation for all, in a festive and accessible atmosphere

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❓Frequently asked questions

What are the main sporting events in Paris in 2026?

The Paris Marathon in April, the French Basketball Cup Finals at the Accor Arena, the Paris Grand Slam and the European Swimming Championships are among the must-see events.

Where do most of Paris's major sporting events take place?

The Accor Arena, the Stade de France and the Parc des Princes host major competitions. The Auteuil Racecourse and Paris-Longchamp Racecourse host prestigious horse races.

How can I attend Paris Saint-Germain matches?

The 2025-2026 PSG season will be played at the Parc des Princes from September 2025 to May 2026, with Ligue 1 and European competition matches.

What free sporting events are available in Paris?

Some running events, such as the Paris Marathon, offer a free show for spectators along the route. The Paris 2024 Olympic cauldron, visible in the Tuileries, is also a free attraction.

What are the different types of sporting events in Paris?

The capital offers a rich variety of sports throughout the year. Team sports dominate the sporting events calendar, with football, basketball, handball and rugby taking place in Paris's major venues. Individual competitions also attract large audiences: tennis, judo, gymnastics, swimming and athletics. These disciplines offer exceptional moments during international championships and prestigious tournaments. Running events are a particularly popular category. Marathons, half-marathons, urban trails and themed races punctuate the Parisian sporting calendar. Equestrian sports also have their place, with traditional horse races and show jumping competitions. Some events are out of the ordinary: sporting shows combining entertainment and performance, competitions in emerging sports or demonstrations of less conventional disciplines. This diversity guarantees that upcoming sporting events will cater to all tastes.