The 2024 Summer Olympics men’s basketball tournament will be held in Paris, France.
The preliminary rounds are scheduled to take place at the Accor Arena, also known as the Bercy Arena, situated in the 12th arrondissement of Paris. This venue is renowned for hosting a variety of high-profile sporting and entertainment events, making it an ideal location for the initial stages of the competition.
The final rounds of the Olympic Basketball Tournament, including the crucial medal games will be held at the Paris La Défense Arena, located in the Nanterre district. This modern, multi-purpose stadium is one of Europe’s largest indoor arenas and promises to provide an electrifying atmosphere for the culmination of the basketball tournament.
If you’re looking to wager on Olympic basketball at Twin’s sports betting section, the gold medal favorites on both the Men’s and Women’s side is Team USA. That shouldn’t be a surprise as both teams are fielding the best-of-the-best; we’re talking about LeBron James and A’ja Wilson. Steph Curry and Napheesa Collier. Brittany Griner and Joel Embiid. Jayson Tatum and Kahleah Copper.
Previous Venues of Olympic Basketball
Here are the Olympic basketball venues from the last ten Olympics plus this year’s.
| Year | Olympic Host | Country | Olympic Basketball Arena | Second Venue | Gold Medal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Paris | France | Accor Arena | Paris La Défense Arena | TBD |
| 2021 | Tokyo | Japan | Saitama Super Arena | USA | |
| 2016 | Rio de Janeiro | Brazil | Carioca Arena 1 | USA | |
| 2012 | London | England | North Greenwich Arena | O2 Arena | USA |
| 2008 | Beijing | China | Wukesong Indoor Stadium | USA | |
| 2004 | Athens | Greece | Helliniko Olympic Arena | Argentina | |
| 2000 | Sydney | Australia | Sydney SuperDome | Qudos Bank Arena | USA |
| 1996 | Atlanta | United States | Georgia Dome | USA | |
| 1992 | Barcelona | Spain | Pavelló Olímpic de Badalona | USA | |
| 1988 | Seoul | South Korea | Jamsil Arena | Soviet Union | |
| 1984 | Los Angeles | United States | The Forum | USA |
Each of these Olympic venues have witnessed historic moments and legendary performances in Olympic basketball history. The 2024 Paris games are expected to continue this tradition, providing a spectacular stage for the world’s best basketball talent.
The group stage of basketball at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games will commence on Saturday, July 27, and wrap up on Sunday, August 4. The knockout phase starts on Tuesday, August 6, with the men’s gold medal game slated for Saturday, August 10. The women’s gold medal final will be held on Sunday, August 11, showcasing the top two teams in Paris.