where are the next winter olympics 2030

The 2030 Winter Olympics will be hosted in the French Alps region of France.
This marks a return to the Alps, building on France's storied Olympic legacy from Chamonix 1924, Grenoble 1968, and Albertville 1992.

Host Confirmation

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) officially awarded the 2030 Winter Olympics (XXVI Olympic Winter Games) to the French Alps on July 24, 2024, during their 142nd Session in Paris.

The bid covers regions in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (including Nice for most ice events) and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (Haute-Savoie and Savoie for snow sports).

Approval came after the Future Host Commission recommended the French Alps as the preferred candidate in November 2023, emphasizing sustainability and existing venues.

Key Venues and Clusters

Events will spread across four main clusters to leverage legacy infrastructure:

• Nice area (Alpes-Maritimes) : Ice events like figure skating, short track, and speed skating (venues TBD but existing or temporary).

• Briançon (Hautes-Alpes) : Alpine skiing and other snow disciplines.

• Haute-Savoie/Savoie : Cross-country, biathlon, ski jumping, using upgraded 1992 Albertville sites.

• Closing ceremony at Nice's Promenade des Anglais; opening possibly in Lyon or Albertville/Grenoble.

Cluster| Primary Events| Notable Legacy
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Nice| Ice hockey, skating| New coastal hub 3
Briançon| Alpine skiing| High-altitude tracks 3
Haute-Savoie| Nordic events| Chamonix/Grenoble upgrades 1
Savoie| Freestyle, snowboarding| Albertville 1992 venues 1

Bobsleigh/skeleton return to historic tracks from 1992/2002 Games.

Dates and Schedule

Expect action from February 1-17, 2030 , with Paralympics March 1-17.

As of February 2026, preparations advance smoothly post-2026 Milano Cortina Games, focusing on eco-friendly reuse amid climate concerns for future Olympics.

Trending Context

Online buzz highlights excitement for France's "Alpine reunion," with forums praising low-cost bids using 95%+ existing facilities—unlike pricier past hosts.

Salt Lake City-Utah takes 2034, sparking U.S. return talks after 2002. Some speculate Nice's Mediterranean vibe could innovate ceremonies.

"We congratulate the French Alps... excellent presentations and passion for sports." – IBSF President Ivo Ferriani

Bottom TL;DR : French Alps 2030 is locked in, blending legacy venues with modern sustainability for February thrills.

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