When to watch goalball during the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games

Goalball events will take place between Thursday, August 29 and Thursday, September 5 in Paris. A men’s and a women’s competition will be held with eight teams in each.

Goalball athletes are visually impaired, and must have less than 10% visual acuity remaining or a visual field restricted to 40 degrees diameter. In order to ensure an even playing field, athletes wear eyeshades during competition.

Teams of three go head-to-head, and trade shots on the opposing goal as the clock ticks. Bells on the inside of the ball emit a sound when the ball bounces toward the goal, allowing the defending team to hear it on its approach. 

Venue

Goalball matches will take place at the Paris Expo complex, in South Paris Arena 6, a major competition hub during the 2024 Paris Paralympics. 

Events

Men’s 8-team tournament

Women’s 8-team tournament