Park City Gears Up to Host 2034 Winter Olympics as 2026 Games Conclude

Olympic gold medalist Summer Sanders looks forward to the next domestic Olympic games in her own backyard.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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As the 2026 Winter Olympics wrap up, Park City, Utah is already preparing to host the 2034 Winter Games. Summer Sanders, an Olympic gold medalist and Park City resident, is serving as an ambassador for the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Foundation and is excited for the city to welcome the world again. The article discusses some of the logistical challenges Park City will need to address, such as transportation and sustainable infrastructure, as well as the city's rich Olympic history and the pride the community feels in hosting the games.

Why it matters

Hosting the Winter Olympics is a major undertaking that requires years of planning and preparation. As Park City gears up for the 2034 games, the city has an opportunity to learn from the successes and challenges of past Olympics and implement improvements that will benefit both athletes and local residents in the long run.

The details

Park City, Utah is set to host the 2034 Winter Olympics, just eight years after the 2026 games conclude. Summer Sanders, an Olympic gold medalist swimmer who now lives in Park City, is serving as an ambassador for the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Foundation and is excited for the city to welcome the world again. Some of the key logistical challenges Park City will need to address include transportation and sustainable infrastructure to support the influx of athletes, spectators, and media. The city also faces the challenge of dealing with a lack of snow this year, but Sanders is optimistic that conditions will be perfect by the time the 2034 games arrive.

  • The 2026 Winter Olympics are currently underway.
  • Park City is set to host the 2034 Winter Olympics.

The players

Summer Sanders

An Olympic gold medalist swimmer who competed in the 1992 Barcelona Olympics and now lives in Park City, Utah. She is serving as an ambassador for the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Foundation and is looking forward to the 2034 Winter Olympics being held in her own backyard.

George Atrio

An Olympic fan from Miami who was attending a watch party at Canyons Village in Park City during the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Ben Stevens

An Olympic fan from Georgia who was visiting Park City and attending the watch party at Canyons Village during the 2026 Winter Olympics.

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What they’re saying

“We haven't gotten as many medals as Norway, but hopefully we'll end up with more.”

— George Atrio (fox13now.com)

“Watching these Games right now specifically remind me of winning my first medal, which was a bronze. It's the first time I've ever held a medal.”

— Summer Sanders, Olympic gold medalist (fox13now.com)

“It's about Patriotism, right? It's about America going and doing the best they can.”

— Ben Stevens (fox13now.com)

“The world can come together and share a very good common which is competition, peace and love.”

— George Atrio (fox13now.com)

“I have no tattoo of the Olympic rings on my body, but it's on my heart.”

— Summer Sanders, Olympic gold medalist (fox13now.com)

What’s next

Park City will need to continue planning and preparing the infrastructure and logistics to host the 2034 Winter Olympics, including addressing transportation, sustainability, and snow conditions.

The takeaway

Hosting the Winter Olympics is a point of intense pride for Park City, which has a rich Olympic history. As the city gears up for the 2034 games, it has an opportunity to build on past successes and implement improvements that will benefit both athletes and local residents in the long run.