This was the main venue of the Olympic Games, where no opening ceremony was held. Competitions in cycling, rugby, cricket, football, and gymnastics took place at the stadium.

Initially opened under the name World Fair's Stadium for the upcoming World’s Fair. However, thanks to a swift decision by the IOC, Francis Field was selected as the main arena for the Olympic Games. It hosted competitions in athletics, gymnastics, cycling, football, and wrestling.

This venue marked a milestone in Olympic history. A point in front of the royal box at White City Stadium was designated as the finish line of the first modern marathon, establishing the course length at 42.195 km. The stadium existed until 1985.

The city did not have a suitable sports facility until Sweden’s bid to host the Olympic Games succeeded. The arena opened just a month before the games. It proudly holds the title of the oldest still-active Olympic stadium in the world.

At that time, it was a truly multifunctional arena, capable of hosting most events during the Olympic Games thanks to its large field and athletics track. Today’s stadium bears little resemblance to its predecessor, especially after a major modernization in 2000.

When France hosted the games for the second time, they decided to follow London’s example and allow large crowds to watch the Olympic events. The capacity of the stadium was later increased to 60,000 seats. The venue once again served as an Olympic arena 100 years later, during the next games in Paris.

No better Olympic symbol can be found in the Netherlands than this venue. The 1928 games introduced several ceremonial additions, including the debut of lighting the Olympic cauldron, which is located here at the front of the stadium.

Originally inaugurated as a memorial to World War I veterans in Los Angeles. Organizing the games in 1932 required a complete repurposing – the main structure was expanded, and the now-iconic Olympic cauldron was constructed.

The stadium was originally intended for the canceled 1916 Olympic Games. It was rebuilt and modernized for the games twenty years later. It already had the monumental stands we see today, which served the propaganda purposes of the German state.

This legendary arena with its iconic two white towers had to wait eight years to finally host the main competitions of the Olympic Games. Thanks to this event, the British capital had the chance to revive its economy after World War II.

Built in 1938, the venue remains the largest of its kind in the country. Its simple form reflects the functionalism that inspired its original design. Besides the Olympics, it has hosted winter sports tournaments (hockey, bandy, speed skating), athletics, and major concerts.

To enable the stadium to host the games, an Olympic stand was constructed along with an athletics track. The excitement around the Olympic Games at the MCG was so high that queues at the entrances effectively paralyzed the entire city the night before the opening ceremony.

The stadium had to undergo minor modifications to enhance the viewing experience, such as the installation of four lighting towers and two electronic scoreboards. During the competitions at Stadio Olimpico, many historic athletics events took place, including the setting of several world records.

Despite its impressive size, this stadium was built in just 14 months. It became the venue for the Asian Games, and then was expanded in 1964 to host the first Olympic Games awarded to Asia.

The stadium was constructed on solid volcanic ground between 1950 and 1952 and resembles a volcano in its shape. To meet the requirements imposed by the IOC on the hosts, its capacity was temporarily increased from 70,000 to over 80,000.

A unique feature of the stadium design is its extensive acrylic glass roof, supported by steel cables. This arena not only served as the main venue of the games but also as a memorial to the Israeli athletes killed during a terrorist attack in the Olympic village.

The stadium stands out with its distinctive architecture – its shape resembles the letter "O," and the structure includes the world’s tallest inclined tower. It also drew attention for the enormous cost of its construction.

The stadium was built in a record time of just 450 days, with its inauguration taking place in July 1956. After its first renovation, completed in 1979, the venue was ready to host the Olympic Games, though they were boycotted by 66 countries.

To this day, no venue other than LA Coliseum has hosted the Olympic Games twice. Just before the second edition, an ornamental sculpture honoring athletes was also erected near the eastern gate.

Built for the Asian Games in 1986 and the Summer Olympic Games two years later, this is the second-largest sports facility in South Korea. Its profile draws inspiration from the elegant curves of a porcelain vase from the Korean Joseon dynasty.

The original stadium had to be renovated before the games. The structure was demolished, leaving part of the original facades intact. In 1989, the venue was reopened during the World Athletics Championships, preparing it to host the Olympic Games.

The stadium was built specifically for the 1996 games, but its design already suggested future use after the events. After the Olympics, the arena was transformed into a typical baseball stadium.

This stadium was the largest Olympic venue during the games. Its standout feature is the 295-meter roof spans stretching from north to south. To this day, it holds attendance records for Olympic ceremonies, athletic competitions, and football and rugby matches.

Originally built in 1982, the stadium underwent the most significant modernization before the Olympic Games, including the addition of spectacular roofing over the existing stands. The arena was reopened just two weeks before the opening ceremony.

The construction of the “Bird’s Nest” required an unimaginable amount of 27,000 tons of steel. Although it appears chaotic from the outside, it consists of four nearly identical quarters that form a structure entirely independent of the stands.

Initially, it was planned to dismantle the upper stands after the Olympic Games, but ultimately changes were made to its structure. Although not originally intended for football, it became the new home for West Ham United.

One of the world’s most famous stadiums was rebuilt before the 2014 FIFA World Cup. The reconstruction was not without controversy, as the venue was completed with many delays and cost $500 million.

The Olympic Games returned to Tokyo, but not to the old National Stadium, which was demolished to make way for a new arena. The dominant aesthetic feature of the stadium is the wood used to cover the sloping eaves, inspired by a pagoda.

The French capital hosted the Olympic Games for the third time, matching London in this respect. The stadium is equipped with movable lower stands, allowing it to serve as an athletics venue.

The stadium was built at a cost of $5.5 billion, making it the most expensive arena in the world. Athletics competitions will be held at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, which will host the Olympic Games for the third time.

A new stadium, with construction costs of about $3.785 billion, will accommodate at least 60,000 spectators during the games. The venue will enable Queensland to attract major sporting and music events and will become the new home for the AFL and cricket leagues.