Salt Lake City, Utah, to Host 2034 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games On November 29, 2023, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced that Salt Lake City, Utah, will host the 2034 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. This will be the second time that Salt Lake City has hosted the Winter Olympics, having previously hosted the Games in 2002. The decision to award the 2034 Winter Olympics to Salt Lake City was made by the IOC Executive Board following a recommendation from the Future Host Commission. The Commission was impressed with Salt Lake City's bid, which included plans for a compact and sustainable Games that would reuse existing facilities from the 2002 Games. Salt Lake City is a popular winter sports destination, with a variety of ski resorts and other winter sports facilities. The city is also well-connected to transportation infrastructure, with a major international airport and a well-developed public transportation system. The 2034 Winter Olympics are expected to be a major economic boost for Salt Lake City and the state of Utah. The Games are expected to generate billions of dollars in economic activity and create thousands of jobs. Other Upcoming Olympic Games In addition to the 2034 Winter Olympics, there are several other Olympic Games scheduled to take place in the coming years. These include:

• 2024 Summer Olympics and Paralympic Games: Paris, France
• 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympic Games: Milano Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy
• 2028 Summer Olympics and Paralympic Games: Los Angeles, California, USA
• 2032 Summer Olympics and Paralympic Games: Brisbane, Australia

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