Team USA House Olympic Games FAQ
Internal Stakeholders - Frequently Asked Questions
Please note, the below information is for the Olympic Games only.
What is Team USA House? #
Team USA House has been a tradition dating back to the Olympic Winter Games Salt Lake 2002. Traditionally, Team USA House has been a hospitality experience created specifically for Team USA athletes, alumni, coaches, families, friends, NGBs, donors, corporate partners and VIPs, and has served as a “home away from home” during the Olympic Games.
Team USA House has provided U.S. athletes with an opportunity to connect, reflect and relax with their special guests, celebrate and cheer on Team USA, and enjoy some down time following competition and their rigorous training schedules. It has also provided the USOPC an exclusive option to entertain key business clients, stakeholders and prospective business interests in an environment that uniquely celebrates Team USA, and American culture and cuisine.
Due to COVID, Team USA House did not exist during the Tokyo 2020 or Beijing 2022 Games. Paris 2024 represents the return of Team USA House to our activation plans, and for the first time ever it will be open during both the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Paris 2024 also marks the first time that tickets and packages will be available for purchase to the public. Most importantly, Team USA House represents the return of a fun, vibrant home base to cheer on and celebrate Team USA as a community at the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Where is Team USA House located? #
The Palais Brongniart is located in the heart of Paris, just steps away from a metro stop and within 20 minutes of most competition venues.
When is Team USA House open during the Olympic Games? #
July 26 – Aug. 11, open 12 p.m. – 12 a.m. (17 days)
First Floor/General Public Space (“First floor”)#
The first floor will be a celebration for Team USA fans and the general public. Those who only have first floor tickets will not be able to access the VIP/second floor space.
First floor attendees will be treated to outdoor hospitality spaces, access to fun, interactive activities, Team USA athlete appearances, Games viewing opportunities, special Team USA celebrations, the Team USA Shop and more. The first floor includes access to the La Nef indoor hospitality space, with access to food stations and a selection of starters, main dishes and desserts, along with wine, beer and soda.
The price per ticket/person per day is €325 for the Olympic Games, which includes ticketing fees but excludes taxes (20% VAT).
On Location, the official hospitality provider for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, began selling hospitality packages to the general public to only the first floor for the Olympic Games on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. General public packages range from single-day Team USA House access and sport specific hospitality including event tickets, to multi-day travel packages that include access to Team USA House, sport ticketing, tours, a special celebration and more.
In addition, any stakeholder can purchase travel and hospitality packages through On Location or can request the opportunity to purchase additional standalone one-day passes to the first floor through an internally managed process that launched in August 2023.
VIP/Second Floor Space (“VIP floor”)#
Access is given through the USOPF Donor Hospitality Packages and is also given to select stakeholder groups (NGBs, Athletes, Alumni, USOPC Board members and USOPC staff) via a separate platform (more details below). Individuals with second floor access will also be able to access the first floor.
Activities on the VIP floor include exclusive Team USA athlete appearances, high-end food and beverage options, Games viewing opportunities and unforgettable Team USA celebrations. Second floor access includes VIP hospitality in L’Espace Corbeille, Petit Foyer and Club Du Palais, with unlimited access to a selection of starters, main dishes and desserts and champagne, wine, beer, liquor and soda.
The price per ticket/person per day is €525 for the Olympic Games only, which includes ticketing fees but excludes taxes (20% VAT).
Complimentary tickets will be provided to:
- Athletes – (1) pass per day during the Games for personal use
- Athlete guests – (4) one-day passes total per athlete during the Games
- Olympic Summer NGBs – (68) one-day passes total during the Games per qualified NGB to be distributed as they choose
- Alumni – (1) pass per day during the Games for personal use
- Alumni guests – (2) one-day passes total per alumni during the Games
- USOPC board members – (1) pass per day for Board member and (1) pass per day for a Board member guest for their time at the Games.
- USOPC staff in-country – (2) one-day passes total per staff member during the Games
* See below for more details on purchasing additional passes and space on the VIP floor.
Donors and supporters of Team USA and U.S. athletes have been able to purchase VIP, exclusive travel packages through the USOPF since March 14, 2023. Beginning in August 2023, additional stakeholder groups have been able to request the opportunity to purchase tickets to the VIP floor via a separate internally managed process.
Private event space on the second floor can be reserved by USOPF/donors and all stakeholder groups (including NGBs, USOPP/Sponsors, Collegiate Advisory Council, select USOPC divisions, etc.). Stakeholder groups may reserve Le Salon D’Honneur as private event space for seated meals or receptions (up to 100 for seated meal, or up to 175 for cocktail reception) or Le Petit Auditorium for smaller meetings, fireside chats or other activations (up to 99 in existing auditorium set) in the afternoon or evening at an additional cost.
Additional information on private event space was sent to USOPF/donors, USOPP/sponsors, and select stakeholder groups in May of 2023, with more specific details and deadlines sent in November of 2023.
All attendees must have a VIP ticket to access the second floor (€525 per person, or €52,500 for a 100-person event). For seated meals, groups can choose between a three-course menu of French-themed items (€187 or €177 per person) or American-themed items (€139 per person). For receptions, groups can choose between options including casual American (€125 per person), international (€139 per person) or upscale French (€155 per person). All seated meals and reception options are inclusive of unlimited beer, wine, champagne, soda, water and coffee/tea, and all above costs exclude taxes (20% VAT). No food and beverage is allowed inside the Le Petit Auditorium.
Additional Questions and Comments#
Questions regarding the general public/first floor space and VIP/second floor space can be directed to Scott Chipman.
Specific stakeholder questions can be directed to the following staff:
- Currently competing athletes, alumni and Team USA Athletes’ Commission (Carrie White)
- NGBs (Tammie Liddie)
- Donors (Stacy Kravitz)
- Sponsors (Julia Kang)
- NBC (Scott Chipman)
- USOPC Staff (Hannah Curley)
- International Relations (Delise O’Mealy)
- Government Relations (Desiree Filippone)
- USOPC BOD (Michelle Mostert)
- CAC and colleges (Emily Jensen)
Team USA and U.S. athletes do not receive federal funding and rely on the generous support of the American public. By becoming an exclusive supporter of Team USA and the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Foundation, supporters can join the Team Behind the Team and receive an exclusive, once-in-a-lifetime VIP experience as a special member of the Team USA delegation in Paris. For more details on joining the Foundation’s exclusive VIP Team USA House packages, contact GamesHospitality@usopc.org to learn more. To learn more about how to support U.S. athletes, please visit the Foundation’s website.