Over 125 years of Olympic venues:
post-Games use
Olympic venues are a powerful way to improve the lives of residents of host cities and regions.
They can increase the opportunities for people to enjoy sport and physical activity, create jobs and contribute to the regeneration of cities and regions.
The Over 125 years of Olympic venues: post-Games use report, first released in 2022 and updated in 2025, is the first official inventory of how Olympic venues have been used after the Games. We looked at 982 permanent Olympic venues used at 53 Games editions in the modern era, from Athens 1896 to Beijing 2022. We found that 94 per cent of the permanent Olympic venues from the 21st century, and 86 per cent of all permanent venues, are still in use today.
Looking ahead, we are adapting to today’s times and global challenges. Olympic Agenda 2020 and Olympic Agenda 2020+5 provide both extra flexibility and emphasis on sustainability. Host cities are expected to adapt the Games to meet their long-term development plans, maximising the use of existing venues, and building new venues only when there is a proven long-term need.