The Oakley Bunker at Paris 2024

High-performance sunglass brand Oakley has recently published their plans for "The Oakley Bunker" at Team USA House at Paris 2024.

In June 2023, Oakley was announced as the Official Eyewear of Team USA and Official Eyewear of the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Last month, Oakley announced they are partnering with Team USA Surfing as the Official Outfitter of the US surfing team for Paris 2024.

Oakley x Team USA Surf. Courtesy of Oakley.

The Oakley Bunker: Key Details

Location

Palais Brongniart, in Team USA House

16 Pl. de la Bourse

75002 Paris

2nd arrondissement

Opening Dates & Hours

July 27 to August 11, 2024

12:00pm to 10:00pm

Access & Ticketing

While not explicitly declared on the The Oakley Bunker website, it is believed that fans can only access The Oakley Bunker by purchasing a ticket to Team USA House at Paris 2024.

Announced in late in May, fans can now purchase single-day tickets to Team USA House without buying an On Location package including sport event tickets or accommodation.

The Oakley Bunker: Experience

While the details are light, it appears that The Oakley Bunker will be hosting special experiences at Team USA House when Oakley-sponsored athletes are competing.

Team USA House Rendering. Courtesy of the USOPC.

As noted on Brand House schedule page, for example:

• July 26: Opening Ceremony Watch Party

• July 27: Surf Night

• July 28: Women's Mountain Bike Final, Women's Skate Street Final

• July 29: Men's Mountain Bike Final

• ... with special events on a few other days as well!

It is expected that The Oakley Bunker will also offer fans the opportunity to interact with Oakley's product, with the possibility of a shop inside Team USA House.

The Oakley Bunker: Nearby Sport Events

The closest Paris 2024 sport events to The Oakley Bunker, inside Team USA House will be:

• BMX Freestyle, Skateboarding, Breaking, 3x3 Basketball at Place de la Concorde

• Fencing and Taekwondo at Grand Palais

• Archery, Athletics and Road Cycling at Invalides

All of these venues are within 15 minutes of The Oakley Bunker on public transit.

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We'll continue to update the House Party Blog as more information about this branded Hospitality House comes available.

May News Roundup: Africa, Belgium, Brazil, Great Britain, Kenya, USA

With less than 2 months until the next edition of the Summer Olympic Games, here's a roundup of fresh news surrounding Hospitality Houses at Paris 2024.

Africa: Station Afrique

It has formally been announced that the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) will be hosting "Station Afrique" during the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games.

ANOCA represents 54 National Olympic Committees in Africa and is spearheading a "fan zone entirely dedicated to African sport and culture" at Paris 2024, as noted by Anthony Lueres of Le Parisien.

Belgium: Lotto Belgium House & Paralympic Belgium House

Lotto Belgium House has announced the names of three Michelin-starred chefs who will prepare meals at the Belgian Hospitality House at Paris 2024. From news outlet VRT:

"To highlight Belgian gastronomy, three star chefs will be at work at the Lotto Belgium House: Yves Mattagne from La Villa Lorraine in Brussels, Ricarda Grommes from Quadras in Sankt Vith and Thijs Vervloet from Colette - De Vijvers in Averbode. Each will prepare meals for a week."

Michelin-Star Chefs at Lotto Belgium House. Courtesy of Lotto Belgium House.

In addition, the Belgian Paralympic Committee has announced the opening of Lotto Paralympic Belgium House during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. This Hospitality House will be located at Pavillon Elysée Té, a premiere location just off the famed Champs-Élysées.

Brazil: Casa Brasil

One of the first National Olympic Committees to announce their plans for Paris 2024, Casa Brasil in Parc de la Villette is a public - and free! - Hospitality House.

Fans who want a more exclusive experience can now purchase VIP packages through Stella Barros Turismo. This package includes access to the VIP area of Casa Brasil and visits to the training venues of Brazilian athletes at Paris 2024.

Casa Brasil VIP Packages

Great Britain: TeamGB House

TeamGB House, one of the Hospitality Houses at Paris 2024 that comes at a premium price, has announced an official partnership with TikTok. For fans who attend, there will be unique opportunities to create TikTok content. From the press release:

"TikTok will give Olympic and Paralympic fans a unique window into the action in Paris, with a dedicated, purpose-built content creation space at both Team GB House and ParalympicsGB House to help athletes connect with their supporters."

Kenya: Kenya House

White additional details have yet to be announced, it appears that the National Olympic Committee of Kenya is planning to open the doors of Kenya House at Paris 2024.

Felix Koskei, Kenya's Chief of Staff and Head of the Public Service, noted on Twitter:

"Chaired the multi-sectoral meeting this afternoon to brainstorm on Kenya's opportunities during the forthcoming Paris 2024 Summer Olympics, among them the setting up of a Kenya House to market the country's prospects during the 33rd Olympics."

We'll share more details on the House Party Blog as they come available.

USA: Team USA House

Hospitality Packages for Team USA House originally went on sale just over a year ago in April 2023, with official hospitality provider On Location. For the last year, fans could only gain access to Team USA House by purchasing a package with a hotel stay or a sport event ticket.

In May, the USOPC has announced the sale of Single-Day Tickets to Team USA House for the Olympic and Paralympic Games. The cost of a Single-Day Ticket for the Olympic Games is €325, excluding taxes. The same Single-Day Ticket for the Paralympic Games is €150, excluding taxes.

Team USA House Single-Day Tickets for the Olympics

Team USA House Single-Day Tickets for the Paralympics

Bonus! Branded Hospitality Houses

This month, major brands started to announce their plans for Paris 2024. The first, OMEGA House, will be a private Hospitality House, open by invitation only.

Major apparel manufacturer, Puma, announced their plans for Puma House at Paris 2024, which is expected to be open to the public for some days throughout the Olympic Games.

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Single-Day Tickets on Sale! Team USA House Paris 2024

With just over two months to go until the Paris 2024 Opening Ceremonies, the USOPC has announced the sale of Single-Day Tickets to Team USA House for the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Hospitality Packages for Team USA House originally went on sale just over a year ago in April 2023, with official hospitality provider On Location. For the last year, fans could only gain access to Team USA House by purchasing a package with a hotel stay or a sport event ticket.

With this announcement, USA fans can now purchase a standalone ticket to access Team USA House.

Team USA House Exterior. Courtesy of On Location.

Team USA House: Key Details

Location

Palais Brongniart

16 Pl. de la Bourse

75002 Paris

2nd arrondissement

Opening Dates & Hours for the Olympic Games

July 27 to August 11, 2024 (excluding August 5, when Team USA House is closed)

12:00pm-12:00am

Opening Dates & Hours for the Paralympic Games

August 28 to September 8, 2024

4:00pm-12:00am

Ticket Price & Experience

The cost of a Single-Day Ticket for the Olympic Games is €325, excluding taxes. The same Single-Day Ticket for the Paralympic Games is €150, excluding taxes.

Team USA House Bar. Courtesy of USOPC.

Team USA House will offer an array of entertainment experiences in partnership with their sponsors. As noted on the On Location website, fans will experience:

• Large-format live viewing of Paris 2024 sport events

• Team USA athlete appearances

• Access to the official Team USA shop (and custom pins!)

• Various events, experiences and activities that vary by day

• Food and beverage options
  

Nearby Sport Events

The closest Paris 2024 sport events to Team USA House will be:

• BMX Freestyle, Skateboarding, Breaking, 3x3 Basketball at Place de la Concorde

• Fencing and Taekwondo at Grand Palais

• Archery, Athletics and Road Cycling at Invalides

All of these venues are within 15 minutes of Team USA House on public transit.

Team USA House: Tickets

Single-Day Tickets for Team USA House are now on sale to the public...

Team USA House Single-Day Tickets for the Olympics

Team USA House Single-Day Tickets for the Paralympics

While Paralympic Single-Day Tickets went live on April 17, they are currently unavailable for purchase.

Leave a comment below... let us know if you're planning to purchase a pass to visit Team USA House!