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Paris La Défense Arena

Located in Nanterre, just west of Paris, Paris La Défense Arena is a state-of-the-art facility known for its impressive scale, capacity, and technology. Officially opened in October 2017, the arena was designed by the renowned architect Christian de Portzamparc. The modern design includes the world’s largest interactive giant screen and a modular structure that allows the venue to host a variety of events.

Paris La Défense Arena is the home of the rugby club Racing 92 and has already welcomed over two million spectators for rugby matches, concerts, conventions, and seminars. The arena features a dynamic and adaptable space, with 28,632 sqm of courts and pitches, 13 km of stands, and a 5,500-tonne framework. It also boasts 600 dynamic giant aluminum and glass scales on its exterior, which give the building a unique, lively appearance during events.

For the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Paris La Défense Arena will host swimming events for the first time, thanks to its modular and multipurpose structure. The venue’s innovative design and cutting-edge technology will be on full display, enhancing the experience for athletes and spectators alike.

Events

Swimming

Water Polo

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History

 

Officially opened in October 2017, the arena was designed by the renowned architect Christian de Portzamparc. The modern design includes the world’s largest interactive giant screen

Location

 

99 Jardins de l’Arche,
92000 Nanterre, France

48.8924° N, 2.2256° E

Capacity

Up to 40,000 spectators for concerts and around 30,000 for sporting events.

Bercy Arena

(Accor Arena)

Paris 12th Arrondissement

8 Boulevard de Bercy,

75012 Paris, France

48.8381° N, 2.3788° E

Distance from Eiffel Tower

Approximately 6.5 km (4.0 miles)

Key Events:

Basketball finals

Artistic Gymnastics

Trampoline Gymnastics

Seine-Saint-Denis (93)

Av. Jules Rimet,

93216 Saint-Denis, France

48.9245° N, 2.3602° E

Distance from Eiffel Tower

Approximately 9.9 km (6.1 miles)

Key Events:

Track & Field

Rugby Sevens

Paris La Defense Arena

Hauts-de-Seine

99 Jardins de l’Arche,
92000 Nanterre, France

48.8924° N, 2.2256° E

Distance from Eiffel Tower

Approximately 8.5 km (5.3 miles)

Key Events:

Swimming

Water Polo

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Paris 16th Arrondissement

24 Rue du Commandant Guilbaud,
75016 Paris, France

48.8381° N, 2.3788° E

Distance from Eiffel Tower

Approximately 4.6 km (2.9 miles)

Key Events:

 

  • Football (Soccer)

Paris 8th Arrondissement

Place de la Concorde,
75008 Paris, France

48.8656° N, 2.3212° E

Distance from Eiffel Tower

Approximately 2.1 km (1.3 miles)

Key Events:

 

  • Breaking
  • Basketball 3×3
  • Skateboarding
  • Cycling BMX Freestyle

Versailles

Place d’Armes,
78000 Versailles, France

48.8049° N, 2.1203° E

Distance from Eiffel Tower

Approximately 15.8 km (9.8 miles)

Key Events:

 

  • Equestrian
  • Modern Pentathlon
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South Paris Arena

(Paris Expo Porte de Versailles)

Paris 15th Arrondissement

 

  • 1 Place de la Porte de Versailles
  • 75015 Paris, France

48.8326° N, 2.2871° E

Distance from Eiffel Tower

Approximately 3.5 km (2.2 miles)

Key Events:

  • Volleyball
  • Weightlifting
  • Handball
  • Table-Tennis

    Paris 16th arrondissement

Boulevard d’Auteuil,
75016 Paris, France

48.8470° N, 2.2499° E

Distance from Eiffel Tower

Approximately 4.4 km (2.7 miles)

Key Events:

 

  • Tennis
  • Boxing

 

 

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