Canberrans gathered to watch the Matildas play at Canberra’s last watch party in Garema Place.
18 July 2024
The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) Arena has been selected as a live site for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
There will be two watch parties in the recently upgraded arena. Sit back on a bean bag and watch the Games on the big screens.
You can also head along to the AIS Visitor Centre to watch the Channel 9 broadcast of the Games. It will be screening from 26 July until 11 September.
Here’s everything you need to know:
When is it on?
There will be two watch parties in August:
- Sunday 4 August for the Olympics
- Sunday 31 August for the Paralympics
Both events will run from 10am to 2pm.
How much are tickets?
The events are free, but bookings are required.
Book your ticket for the Olympics LIVE Watch Party.
Book your ticket for the Paralympics LIVE Watch Party.
What are the food options?
There will be local food trucks at the arena selling food and drink.
Is it family-friendly?
Absolutely. Children are welcome to attend and there will be kids' entertainment options at both parties.
Are there other entertainment options?
Entertainment options include:
- children’s face painting
- colouring in
- sport demonstrations and challenges
- free AIS tours every 30 minutes
- free entry to Sportex, the interacting sporting exhibit
- meet and greet past Olympians and Paralympians to see their medals
- an Olympic podium and photo wall.
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