Athletes from Sundays or real athletes, we all found ourselves shouldering our favorite team during a soccer match or wonder about the exploits of champions in the J.O. Watching these events from their couch, that's good. Yet the atmosphere is quite different when you visit the site! From Roland-Garros to Super Bowl's effervescence, here is our selection of sporting events to live and see urgently!
N°10 - The Ryder Cup, everyone on the green
The Ryder Cup is to golf what the World Cup is to soccer: an unmissable event that brings the crowds together. The principle is simple: twelve of the world's best golfers compete in two teams, the United States and Europe, over three days. While golf is usually played on an individual basis, it becomes a collective affair during this prestigious competition. The atmosphere is unique and the standard is very high, so make the most of it!
Next date: September 29 to October1, 2023
N°9- Wimbledon, a summer so british
Every summer, the world's most famous court is set ablaze for the Wimbledon grass court competition in London. Book one of the 15,000 seats at this hallowed temple of tennis to experience this world-class event up close. Roger Federer, Serena Williams and all the greats have left their mark here... An unforgettable experience!
Next date: July1-14, 2024
N°8- The Rugby World Cup, a clash of heroes
The world's biggest oval ball event, the Rugby World Cup takes place every four years, staggered from the Football World Cup to avoid any rivalry! A friendly atmosphere characterizes this competition, where the best teams from both hemispheres meet.
Next date: September 8 to October 28, 2023
N°7- The Tour de France, the great summer loop
Every year, the best cyclists in the world come to challenge each other on the roads of France. Come and support them for a stage near your home or vacation destination! More than a sporting competition, the Tour de France is a popular event that brings fans together in a unique atmosphere and splendid setting. From the Alps to the Pyrenees, via the Champs-Elysées, the riders will be thrilling us all summer long!
Next date: June 29 to July 21, 2024
N°6- The NBA Finals, the american dream
To attend an NBA game is to see the crème de la crème of basketball! Every year in June, at the conclusion of the Play-offs, the two best teams go head-to-head for a titanic battle in a thunderous atmosphere! It's an unmissable experience, a real immersion in American culture. Tickets for the final sell like hotcakes every year! Reserve early or opt for a less important match.
Next date: April 20 to June 23, 2024
N°5- The 24h of Le Mans, an international competition
55 cars racing at top speed on a 14 km circuit for 24 hours - does that ring a bell? The 24 Hours of Le Mans is the world's premier motor racing event. It is one of the most prestigious races in the world, alongside the Monaco Grand Prix and the Indianapolis 500. For one week, between test days and drivers' autograph sessions, the whole town of Le Mans is abuzz with activity, and becomes the capital of motor racing!
Next date: June 16, 2024
N°4- The Roland Garros tournament, French elegance
Home to tennis fans and celebrities from all over the world, Roland Garros is one of the most talked-about and watched tennis competitions in the world. Created in 1925, it takes place every year between the last week of May and the first week of June in the Parisian stadium of Roland Garros - who was an aviator, remember! It's the only Grand Slam event to take place on clay, which is both physically and technically demanding.
Next date: May 20 to June 9, 2024
N°3- The must-see FIFA World Cup
The FIFA World Cup is the world's biggest sporting event dedicated to a single sport: soccer. It has been held every 4 years since 1930, although the tournament did not take place during the Second World War. Every team dreams of lifting this renowned trophy and, above all, of sporting a new star on their jersey as a symbol of victory. More than just matches, the soccer World Cup is above all a unique, international atmosphere!
Next date: between September 14 and October 6, 2024
No.2- The Summer and Winter Olympic Games, a thousand years of competition
Originating in ancient Greece, the Games were held in the center of Olympia from the 8th century B.C. to the5th century A.D. Reintroduced by Pierre de Coubertin in 1894, the first edition of the modern Games took place in 1896. Since then, each competition has been held every four years, and Paralympic Games have also been introduced. Archery, swimming, horse-riding and sailing in summer, and skiing, snowboarding and bobsleighing in winter: these are just some of the events on the program.
Next date: July 26 to August 11, 2024
N°1- The Super Bowl, an incredible show
Much more than an American soccer final, the Super Bowl is a true American show. It's one of the most watched events in the world, with some of the highest advertising costs in television history, and celebrity opening acts. The final pits the winning teams of the two conference play-offs against each other. The winners become champions of the American Football League. A must for discovering American culture!
Next date: Sunday, February 11
