2026 calendar of sporting events in Paris

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.