The 2030 Winter Olympics have confirmed their venues, with events set to take place in Lyon and the French Alps, while speed skating will occur in the Netherlands. This announcement comes after a period of uncertainty for the organizing committee, finalizing plans for 11 competition venues primarily located in southern France.

Key details include:

• Lyon will host curling, figure skating, and short track speed skating across three sites, including Parc Olympique Lyonnais, home to a Ligue 1 football team.
• Courchevel will be the site for Alpine skiing speed events such as downhill and super-G, while Val d'Isere will stage the slalom events.

This decision follows significant changes, including the relocation of the ice sports hub from Nice to Lyon after local mayor Eric Ciotti declined to convert the football stadium into a temporary ice rink. Additionally, last month saw the resignation of Edgar Grospiron, the organizing committee president, amid budget cuts.

Notably, the long track speed skating events will occur at the Thialf arena in Heerenveen, The Netherlands. This arrangement was part of the International Olympic Committee's agreement to minimize costs by avoiding the construction of new venues without a lasting legacy.

For the first time in Olympic history, an event will be hosted in a different independent nation from the host city. The 2030 Games will feature 16 different sporting disciplines, introducing freeride skiing, snowboarding, and synchronised figure skating for the first time.