The 2030 Winter Olympics will be held in the French Alps, with a closing ceremony in Nice, while climate concerns influence future host selections.

The 2030 Winter Olympics will be held in the French Alps, with events spanning Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur regions, including a historic closing ceremony in Nice, a coastal city. The International Olympic Committee confirmed the bid in July 2024, marking France’s third time hosting the Winter Games. The 2034 Winter Olympics are set for Salt Lake City, Utah. Climate change continues to challenge winter sports, with rising temperatures and unreliable snow affecting host cities, prompting the IOC to reassess sustainability and venue selection.