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Sporting events in Paris

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Sporting enthusiasts are given the full treatment in Paris: stadiums, tennis courts, swimming pools...

🎯Paris: a capital city buzzing with sporting and recreational activities

Paris loves sport and its metropolis is constantly reinventing itself to offer a complete sporting and recreational experience. Whether you are a fervent supporter, a budding athlete or simply curious, the French capital and its surroundings have unforgettable moments in store for you. On the programme: tennis, handball, horse racing, athletics, basketball, judo, cycling... and much more!

📌Historic and futuristic infrastructure for major events

Paris is a permanent stage for high-level sport, relying on legendary infrastructure and the integration of new venues of excellence.

The Stade de France, the Accor Arena, the Parc des Princes and the legendary Roland Garros stadium are must-see venues that already host major events on the international calendar.

This tradition is now being enriched by other centres of excellence:

  • The adidas arena, a multifunctional venue essential for basketball and entertainment
  • The Centre Aquatique de Saint-Denis, the future iconic venue for water sports
  • The Grand Palais, which is undergoing a spectacular transformation to host prestigious competitions
  • Initiatives such as Le Prisme complete the picture by promoting inclusion through sport

📌Passion in the spotlight: from the field to the screen

Parisian enthusiasm for sport is a question of tradition and modernity. Historic events such as the Tour de France, the Paris Marathon, the Roland Garros tournament, the Six Nations Championship and the Paris Judo Tournament attract more and more spectators every year.

And this trend is set to continue! The Parisian calendar is already very busy with the Paris Half Marathon and the Paris Meeting.

At the same time, passion is also part of everyday life: Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) draws crowds to the Parc des Princes every new season. Finally, Paris is embracing the future by becoming a major player in e-sports, confirming its place as the capital of gaming in all its forms, from the field to the screen.

🌟 Top 10 sporting events in Paris 🌟

🔍 Sports events calendar

In addition to our top 10, you can find even more sporting events in our calendar: running competitions, horse races, football, tennis, unusual sports...
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❓Frequently asked questions

What sporting events are coming up in Paris?

Paris regularly hosts major sporting events such as the Paris Marathon in April, basketball finals at the Accor Arena, and various international judo, gymnastics and athletics competitions. The Olympic cauldron for the Paris 2024 Games continues to attract visitors to the Tuileries Garden in summer, a testament to the capital's exceptional sporting heritage.

What are the most popular sports in Paris?

Parisians are spoilt for choice among many disciplines: football remains the most popular sport, followed by tennis, running and cycling. Basketball, swimming and boxing also attract many participants in the capital. The desire to get active is reflected in the popularity of fitness, yoga and combat sports, while activities such as climbing and rollerblading are also gaining popularity.

Where can you play sport in Paris?

Paris offers a wide range of facilities in all its arrondissements: public parks such as Buttes Chaumont for jogging, landscaped banks of the Seine, municipal sports centres, private fitness centres and freely accessible sports grounds. The Paris Sport Proximité scheme offers free supervised activities.

What sports can you do for free in Paris?

Paris Sport Proximité offers tennis, badminton, boxing, football, basketball, weight training, yoga and multi-sports in all districts with no registration fees. On Sunday mornings, ‘Paris Sport Dimanches’ offers free muscle strengthening, table tennis and fitness sessions in Parisian parks. You also have free access to street workout areas, running tracks and municipal sports facilities to satisfy your desire to get moving.

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