The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced that France will host the 2030 Winter Olympics, while Salt Lake City will welcome the 2034 Winter Olympics. This decision follows the conclusion of the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, which wrapped up on March 19, 2026.
The upcoming Winter Olympics in France will primarily take place in the French Alps, with events distributed across several clusters. Notable locations include Nice, which is expected to host the closing ceremony, and venues that were previously utilized during the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville. Additional clusters near Savoie, Haute-Savoie, and Briançon will also feature various events. The IOC ratified this decision during the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, solidifying France’s role as the next host nation for the Winter Games.
Meanwhile, Salt Lake City will mark its return as an Olympic host city after first hosting the Winter Olympics in 2002. This will be the fifth time the United States has welcomed the Winter Games, following previous events in Lake Placid (1932 and 1980) and Squaw Valley (1960). The 2034 Winter Olympics will occur following the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, further solidifying the United States’ prominent role in the Olympic landscape.
As the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics concluded, more than 2,900 athletes participated in this historic event, which was notable for being the first to be co-hosted by two cities. The successful execution of the Games has set a high standard for future Olympic events.
With the excitement of the recent Games still fresh, the upcoming Winter Olympics promise to deliver thrilling competitions and engaging ceremonies. Fans and athletes alike are already looking forward to the unique experiences that will unfold in the French Alps and Salt Lake City in the coming years, as preparations for these prestigious events begin in earnest.
Overall, the IOC’s decisions highlight the ongoing commitment to celebrating winter sports in diverse and picturesque locations, ensuring that the spirit of the Olympics continues to thrive across the globe.
