Paris 2024 Olympics Bars General Spectators from Drinking While VIPs Retain Access

Alcohol sales are prohibited in stadiums in France under Evin's Law, and Paris Olympics organizers did not seek an exemption.
VIPs will still have access to alcohol in hospitality areas governed by a separate law.
The Rugby World Cup in France has negotiated an exemption for alcohol sales while the general public remains barred at the Paris Olympics.
Beer and wine were available at the 2012 and 2016 Olympics, but not at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo or the 2024 Paris Olympics for most spectators.
Private spaces and boxes where VIPs will be seated allow them to consume alcoholic beverages if they wish, unlike general spectators.