Record Ticket Sales for Paris 2024 Games

The Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics achieved record-breaking ticket sales, with over 12 million tickets sold, representing 95% of venue capacity. The sales included 9.56 million tickets for the Olympics and 2.58 million for the Paralympics, marking the latter's second-highest total ever. Organizing committee head Tony Estanguet praised the event's overall success and innovative approaches, such as holding the opening ceremony outside a stadium and staging events near iconic landmarks. The culmination of the Games will feature a grand parade on the Champs Elysées, celebrating the strong engagement of athletes and spectators. Estanguet also noted the interest from 2028 Los Angeles Games organizers who will collaborate with the Paris team to share insights for future events. The Games have set a new benchmark for attendance and event organization in Olympic history.