Ticket sales for the Paris 2024 Paralympics begin

Ticket sales for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games started on 9 October 2023, with 2.8 million tickets up for grabs on a first-come, first-served basis, and available from EUR 15 to all 22 Para sports.

Affordable tickets and special packages to the first ever Paralympics in the French capital, which take place between 28 August and 8 September 2024, are now available on the Paris 2024 ticketing website: https://tickets.paris2024.org 

With the Paris 2024 Games approaching, thousands of athletes are preparing to take the spotlight and compete at the world’s third largest sporting event. The best part: athletes can share the special moment with the supporters, including their family and friends.

“I’m looking forward to having a crowd back because obviously, in Tokyo, we didn’t have a crowd. My expectations for Paris is that hopefully it will be as enjoyable as Tokyo 2020 was for me,” British boccia star David Smith said. 

Crowds return 

Spectators will return to the venues at a summer Paralympics for the first time in eight years since the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics did not have fans in the stands due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

The Opening Ceremony, which will be held outside of a stadium for the first time in history, will kick off 12 days of world-class sport. About 4,400 athletes are expected to compete across 549 medal events in 22 Para sports. 

The bid for medals will be played across the “City of Light” - blind football at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, Para equestrian in the gardens of the Chateau de Versailles and wheelchair tennis at the Roland-Garros Stadium. 

“To compete at Paris 2024, with hopefully a full stadium, will be amazing,” said Germany’s Markus Rehm, a four-time Paralympic champion and the world record holder in the men’s long jump T64.  

“Unfortunately there were no spectators in the stadium at Tokyo 2020. I hope that we can change it all upside down in Paris - [that] we have a full stadium, we have a nice atmosphere and that we can present our sports to the world and to the spectators.” 

‘Most incredible event’ 

US Para swimming star Jessica Long has competed at five Paralympic Games since making her debut at Athens 2004 when she was just 12 years old. She has captured 29 Paralympic medals in her illustrious career, and she says that the spectators make the Games so special. 

“I am beyond excited to actually have fans,” she said. “Since I was 12 years old, I’ve always raced in front of thousands of people. For me, the whole idea of Paris having people – my family, my husband, Team USA – I get so excited, and I love competing under pressure.” 

Long, a 16-time Paralympic gold medallist, also promises an unforgettable experience for spectators at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.  

“Why you should watch the Paralympics? Because it’s amazing. It’s going to shock you. It’s going to impress you and you’re going to want to come back for more, because it truly is the most incredible event ever.” 

Support your favourite athletes 

Another reason to watch the best of Para sports at venues? To give a boost to your favourite Para athletes. 

For French athletes, Paris 2024 is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to take the podium in front of a home crowd. At Tokyo 2020, France took 11 gold, 15 silver and 29 bronze medals. For the next Games, the home favourites are expecting support from a home crowd. 

“It’s a chance to represent your nation in your nation. The spectators will help us compete,” French Para badminton player Faustine Noel said. “I really enjoy that France is hosting the Paralympic Games because all family and friends can come. We know that it can be more pressure, but I will enjoy that.” 

Japanese swimmer Takayuki Suzuki also pinned high hopes on the energy from spectators. 

“I hope as many people (as possible) can watch the power of Para sports at the venue, and through broadcast or online. I hope the Paris Paralympic Games can be opportunities for people who don’t know about disabilities or Paralympics to know them.” 

Japanese swimmer Takayuki Suzuki also pinned high hopes on the energy from spectators. 

“I hope as many people [as possible] can watch the power of Para sports at the venue, and through broadcast or online. I hope the Paris Paralympic Games can be opportunities for people who don’t know about disabilities or Paralympics to know them.” 

Get your tickets  

About 2.8 million tickets will be on sale for the Games, including the Opening and Closing Ceremonies.

Paris 2024 Paralympics will be a family- friendly event, with tickets to all 22 Para sports available from EUR 15. Eighty per cent of the tickets will be priced at EUR 50 or less, while tickets for the finals will be between EUR 25 and 100.  

In addition to the individual tickets, Paris 2024 has introduced a range of special offers.   

As part of the Family Offer, a limited number of two children’s tickets can be purchased for EUR 10 for sport sessions, when bought alongside two adult tickets.  

For EUR 24, spectators can purchase a Discovery Pass, which provides access to several sports on the same day.  

The Discovery Pass for Paris Centre provides access to between three and six sports: Wheelchair fencing and Para taekwondo (Grand Palais), Para judo and wheelchair rugby (Arena Champs-de-Mars), blind football (Eiffel Tower Stadium) and Para archery (Invalides).  

Spectators buying the Discovery Pass for Paris Sud can access boccia matches (Arena Paris Sud 1), Para table tennis (Arena Paris Sud 4), and goalball (Paris Arena Sud 6).  

Interested in learning more about the Paris 2024 Paralympic tickets? Visit the Paris 2024 website for more information.