Paris 2026 Olympic organizers declared Thursday that venue completion has reached 95% across all competition sites, with the remaining work concentrated in secondary athlete facilities and public spectator areas expected to be finished within six weeks.
Venue Status
All sixteen primary competition venues have received their certification from the International Olympic Committee, including the controversial Seine-Saint-Denis aquatics center that faced construction delays last year. The athletes’ village, which will house 14,500 competitors and team officials, is fully operational following a final security sweep.
Transport Planning
Transport authorities released a detailed plan for moving the expected 800,000 daily spectators during peak competition days. The plan relies heavily on expanded RER and Metro service, temporary ferry routes on the Seine, and a network of dedicated cycling and walking routes designated as car-free for the duration of the Games.
Security
French authorities confirmed the deployment of 45,000 police and gendarmerie personnel for the opening ceremony, with enhanced security perimeters extending through central Paris. An additional 12,000 private security contractors have been vetted and accredited.
Ticket Sales
Approximately 92% of the 13 million available tickets have been sold, with remaining inventory concentrated in less popular early-round sessions. Secondary market prices for finals tickets in athletics, swimming, and gymnastics are running 300% to 500% above face value.
