Where & When Are the 2030 Winter Olympics? - French Alps Olympics Map, Venues & Facts

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The 2030 Winter Olympics will take place in France’s French Alps between 1 and 17 February 2030. Events will be organised across several established alpine venues, including Haute-Savoie, Savoie, Briançon, and Nice.

French Alps 2030 Olympics Map

French Alps 2030 Olympics Map

Disclaimer: The French Alps 2030 Winter Olympics map shown above is a graphical representation created for informational purposes. All venue locations, Olympic Village sites, and cluster areas are approximate and may be updated based on official announcements from the organizing committee and the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

Where Is the 2030 Winter Olympics?

The 2030 Winter Olympics will be held in the French Alps in southeastern France. The Games are scheduled from 1 to 17 February 2030 and will take place across multiple mountain venues rather than a single city. Events will be distributed among alpine regions including Haute-Savoie, Savoie, Briançon, and Nice.

2030 Winter Olympics host city election

The French Alps, France, were selected as the host of the 2030 Winter Olympics after the bid received 84 votes in favor, 4 votes against, and 7 abstentions in the host city election.

2030 Winter Olympics Venues

Haute-Savoie Cluster

  • La Clusaz – Cross-country skiing
  • Le Grand-Bornand – Biathlon

Savoie Cluster

  • Courchevel – Ski jumping, Nordic combined
  • Méribel – Alpine skiing (women’s events)
  • Val d’Isère – Alpine skiing (men’s events)
  • La Plagne – Bobsleigh, Luge, Skeleton

Briançon Cluster

  • Briançon – Freestyle skiing
  • Montgenèvre – Snowboard

Nice Cluster

  • Nice – Ice hockey
  • Nice – Figure skating & Short track speed skating

2030 Winter Olympics FAQ

Where will the 2030 Winter Olympics be held?

The Games will be held in the French Alps, mainly across the regions of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, with Nice hosting indoor ice sports in France.

When are the 2030 Winter Olympics?

The 2030 Winter Olympics are officially scheduled from 1 February to 17 February 2030.

When will the opening ceremony of the 2030 Winter Olympics take place?

The opening ceremony of the 2030 Winter Olympics will take place on 1 February 2030.

What is the official name of the event?

The official title of the event is the XXVI Olympic Winter Games.

Who is organizing the 2030 Winter Olympics?

The Games are organized and overseen by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

Which city will host the ice sports events?

Nice, France, will host indoor ice sports such as figure skating and ice hockey.

What sports will be included in the 2030 Winter Olympics?

The Games will feature major winter sports including alpine skiing, snowboarding, biathlon, ice hockey, figure skating, bobsleigh, and speed skating.


French Alps 2030 Winter Olympics Facts

2030 Winter Olympics Official NameThe XXVI Olympic Winter Games
2030 Winter Olympics HostFrench Alps, France
French Alps Winter Olympics Dates1 to 17 February 2030
Host CountryFrance
Venue ClustersFrench Alps (Haute-Savoie, Savoie, Briançon, Nice)
Host CitiesNice, Courchevel, Méribel, Val d’Isère, La Plagne, Briançon and nearby alpine resorts
Countries Participating (Expected)Over 90 NOCs
Total Athletes Participating (Expected)Approximately 3,000-3,500 athletes
Total Events (Expected)Approximately 110+ events
Total Sports8
Total Disciplines15+
New Events AddedTo be confirmed
Opening Ceremony1 February 2030
Closing Ceremony17 February 2030
Official MascotTo be announced
Official MottoTo be announced
Winter Olympics Official WebsiteTo be announced
Organising CommitteeFrench Alps 2030 Organising Committee
Opened ByPresident of France (to be confirmed)
BroadcastersOlympic Broadcasting Services (OBS)
Time ZoneCentral European Time (CET, UTC+1)
Previous Winter OlympicsMilano Cortina 2026
Websitehttps://www.olympics.com/ioc/olympic-games/french-alps-2030
Source - https://www.olympics.com/

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