‘Surprise release’: more tickets for equestrian Olympic events on sale today

Fans will have a chance to watch the British equestrian team in action at the Olympics next summer as the second ballot for Paris 2024 tickets opens — (Image credit: Peter Nixon)

There are still more than two million tickets available for the Paris Olympics – and some will go on sale today (8 February).

The Games organisers have confirmed that as the medals for this summer’s competition are unveiled today, tickets in all sports will be put on sale.

Stay in touch with all the news in the run-up to and throughout the major shows and events during 2026 and beyond with a Horse & Hound subscription. Subscribe today for all you need to know ahead of these major events, plus online reports on the action as it happens from our expert team of reporters and in-depth analysis in our special commemorative magazines. Have a subscription already? Set up your unlimited website access now

TOPICS

Eleanor is an experienced journalist who spent over eight years working for local and national newspapers before joining H&H as news editor in March 2016. Passionate about equine welfare and exposing the truth, Eleanor has reported on all aspects of the industry, from Brexit to anti-bullying campaigns, and from dressage rules to mules. Her sport of choice is showjumping, in which she competes her own horses, and she also enjoys reporting at local jumping shows through to international championships.

‘Surprise release’: more tickets for equestrian Olympic events on sale today

This will be one of a series of “surprise releases” over the next few weeks and “up to Games time”.

“This is a unique opportunity to experience exceptional moments,” a spokesman for the organisers said. “With less than six months to go until the opening of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 (26 July to 11 August), ticketing for the Games is entering the home straight.

“These surprise releases by the Paris 2024 ticket office, which will be announced only a few days in advance, will give you the chance to buy tickets for all the sports of the Games!”

The sale starts at 10am French time (9am GMT) today, via one ticketing website. Of those released today, 45% will cost less than €100 (£85) and the sale will be open to all, on a first come, first served basis.

Of the 10 million tickets available for the Olympic Games, just under eight million have already been taken up.

You might also be interested in:

Britain is all systems go for Paris 2024 as Olympic equestrian places are reshuffled

‘Spectacular, but fair’: inside the mind of the Paris Olympic course-designer

Laura Tomlinson: ‘I’m backing the Brits to win Olympic gold in Paris’