Located within the public greenspace in Paris known as Champ de Mars, the Eiffel Tower Stadium is a temporary arena that was constructed as a venue for both the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
But what is the story behind the facility? This article will serve as your full guide to the stadium, touching on its capacity, why it was built and much more.
Why was the Eiffel Tower Stadium built?
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The Eiffel Tower Stadium was built for two main reasons. The first was that Paris simply needed more venues to host events during the Games in order to accommodate all spectators.
Secondly, every memorable Olympic and Paralympic Games in history has featured an iconic venue, something that amazes spectators for years to come. The Eiffel Tower Stadium was built as a result of Paris' desire to create just that.
What does the Eiffel Tower Stadium look like?
A look at the 2024 Olympics' temporary beach volleyball stadium from the Eiffel Tower 🏐pic.twitter.com/PPvBBumVpc
— Front Office Sports (@FOS) July 16, 2024
Located within the city's iconic Champ de Mars, the arena's gorgeous backdrop not only features the impressive Paris skyline and its various skyscrapers but also one of the most recognisable landmarks on the planet – the Eiffel Tower.
The stadium itself looks fairly similar to a traditional ground, featuring stands on all four sides and a multi-purpose surface in the middle designed to host a variety of sports.
Aside from impressing spectators, the stadium has also wowed many of the athletes who have played at the venue. Alexia Richard, one-half of the French beach volleyball team, stated: “I got goosebumps stepping into the court and imagining the French fans cheering,”
What is the capacity of the Eiffel Tower Stadium?
Located just 12 kilometres from the Olympic and Paralympic Villages, It has been reported that the temporary stadium can accommodate up to 12,860 spectators at any one time, ensuring big crowds and an excellent atmosphere at every sporting event hosted at the venue.
Ticket prices at the Eiffel Tower Stadium
Ticket prices at the Eiffel Tower Stadium, as is to be expected, vary depending on which of the two sports hosted at the venue you wish to attend.
At the Olympics, the stadium hosted beach volleyball, the prices for which started at €24 for a Category D ticket during the preliminary stages, and rose to €180 for the finals.
Tickets for blind football at the Paralympics are a little cheaper, with prices starting at €15 and rising to just €40 for Category A seats in the final and Bronze Medal matches.
Which events will be played at the Eiffel Tower Stadium?
Stade Tour Eiffel is all set for blind soccer at the #ParisParalympics. ⚽️
📸 Paris 2024 pic.twitter.com/Gnf8eyK0Mr
— NBC Olympics & Paralympics (@NBCOlympics) August 28, 2024
As briefly mentioned above, a total of two sports will be hosted at the Eiffel Tower Stadium during the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, which are beach volleyball and blind football. It is worth noting that while there will be both men and women's competitions for volleyball, there will be no women's iteration of blind football at Paris 2024.
Beach volleyball ran from July 27 and finished on August 10, whereas blind football is set to start on September 1, finishing less than a week later on September 7.
What happens after the 2024 Paralympics?
Officials of both the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games have confirmed that the Eiffel Tower Stadium is a temporary venue, and as such, the arena will be dismantled after the Paralympics, with the hugely popular Champ de Mars returning to its original state.
The arena may be temporary, but the iconic Eiffel Tower Stadium will be remembered by spectators for many years to come.