Everything to know about the 2024 Paris Olympics

The 2024 Summer Olympics will be held in Paris, marking the first Games in western Europe since 2012. Paris will host several events in iconic landmarks and parks throughout the city, with the Opening Ceremonies taking place on the Seine River. The Games will feature the addition of break dancing and the return of skateboarding, sport climbing, surfing, and 3x3 basketball. Track and field, gymnastics, swimming, and basketball will remain popular events. Russian and Belarusian athletes may participate as independent neutrals, but will not represent their countries. The Stade de France will serve as the primary stadium, while Accor Arena, Roland Garros, and La Defense Arena will host specific sports. Paris organizers aim to create a compact Olympics with easy access via public transportation. The Opening Ceremonies will showcase a parade of athletes on the Seine, culminating in a ceremony at the Trocadero plaza. Top U.S. athletes to watch include Simone Biles, Noah Lyles, Sha'Carri Richardson, Katie Ledecky, and Caeleb Dressel. NBC will provide extensive coverage of the Games on the NBC Network and Peacock streaming app.