Best sport events in Paris

Paris is also known as an international sport city. Major events are settled all year long, giving a supporting euphoria to the capital. The easiest way to purchase tickets is on the internet, but you can catch most of the best sport events in Paris on TV via the national channels such as France 2&3.

VI nations tournament in March(Rugby)

French rugby team during the VI Nations championship in Paris

Every year, there is the most important event of Rugby taking place in Europe. England, Scotland, Wales, France, Italy and Ireland compete the matches in every participating country. Some matches of the competition take place in Paris, at the French Stadium in the Northern suburb of Paris named Saint Denis. Easy access with the RER B from the centre.

Hermes somersaults in April (Horse-ridding)

Somersaults in the great Palace in Paris for the Hermes championship

Taking place in the Great Palace, that is obviously the most impressive Somersault competition in Paris. This building created for an international exhibition in the end of the Nineteenth century is known for its alliance between steel and glass. The fashion House Hermes, decided to settle its horse meeting in this prestigious place, with the best riders and mounts.

Marathon of Paris in April (Running)

Second marathon of the World by the amount of competitors right after New York, this is a main sport event taking place in the streets of Paris. Everyone is allowed to enjoy the race all around the city: on the woods of Vincennes, or Boulogne, but also on the banks, Rivoli Street or Champs Elysées also.

Great marathon of Paris during April

Roland Garros in June (Tennis)

Roland Garros French tennis tournament in Paris

One of the tournament of the Grand Slam in tennis is established in the capital since 1928. Don’t worry if you don’t have tickets, the Mayor has decided to install a huge screen in the square of the Town Hall, broadcasting every match for free.

Tour de France in July (Cycling)

Tour de France arrival

This cycling race is the most important sport event in France during summertime. Paris is the ending step of this epic competition known for its difficulty through all different landscapes in the country.

Meeting Areva in July (Athletics)

This competition in Athletic is the most important in between the Olympic Games. Every year, it gathers the well known athletes. With a capacity of 70.000 persons in the French Stadium, it’s one of the biggest event in the Athletics season.