Get ready for the 2024 Paris Olympics! Find out how to watch all the events live on NBC and Peacock, key dates, streaming options, and more. Don’t miss the Opening Ceremony and your favorite athletes in action.
The 2024 Olympics are here! The Games officially kick off this afternoon with the Opening Ceremony — but events like Soccer, Rugby, Handball, and Archery have already started. NBC will be the broadcast home of the 2024 Olympic Games in the U.S. For those rooting for Team USA, Peacock will be the go-to platform this summer. You can also catch coverage on USA Network, Golf Channel, CNBC, and E!, as well as Spanish coverage on Universo and Telemundo. For non-U.S.-focused coverage, using a VPN can be helpful.
Whether you’re excited to see Katie Ledecky make a splash in her fourth Olympics, Simone Biles’ comeback in gymnastics, or watch two of the fastest men and women in the world — Noah Lyles and Sha’Carri Richardson — compete in Track & Field, here’s everything you need to know to keep up with the 2024 Olympics.
Key Details
- Dates: July 26 – August 11, 2024
- Location: Paris, France
- TV Channel: NBC
- Streaming: Peacock
Key Dates
- July 24, 2024: Soccer starts early
- July 25, 2024: Rugby, Handball, and Archery start early
- July 26, 2024: Opening Ceremony
- August 11, 2024: Closing Ceremony
How to Watch the 2024 Paris Olympics
Peacock
- Subscription: $7.99/month
- Features:
- Streams every Olympic event
- Olympics Discovery Multiview (watch up to four events at once)
- Original shows covering the Games: Gold Zone, Watch with Alex Cooper, and a customizable Olympics recap show narrated by an AI-generated voice of Al Michaels.
- Access to thousands of hours of shows and movies, including Parks and Recreation and The Office
- $14/month for ad-free subscription, including live access to your local NBC affiliate and download select titles to watch offline
How to Watch Without Cable
- Peacock: Starting at $8/month
- DirecTV Stream: Try free at DirecTV
- Fubo: Try free at Fubo
- Hulu + Live TV: Try free at Hulu
- YouTube TV: Try free at YouTube
- Sling TV Blue: $22.50 for your first month at Sling
Olympics Broadcast Schedule
NBC will air at least nine hours of daily Olympics coverage and an Olympics primetime show every night. Here’s a table with the detailed schedule:
| Date | Event | Time (ET) | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 24, 2024 | Soccer | Various | NBC/Peacock |
| July 25, 2024 | Rugby, Handball, Archery | Various | NBC/Peacock |
| July 26, 2024 | Opening Ceremony | 1:30 PM | NBC/Peacock |
| July 26, 2024 | Opening Ceremony (Encore) | 7:30 PM | NBC/Peacock |
| August 11, 2024 | Closing Ceremony | Various | NBC/Peacock |
Time Difference
Paris is 6 hours ahead of the U.S. East Coast. While niche sports may start around 3 a.m. ET, widely watched sports like Tennis, Gymnastics, and Diving will start closer to 9 a.m. ET. West Coast viewers should be prepared to set their alarms early.
Opening Ceremony Highlights
- Location: Along the Seine River and the Trocadero, across from the Eiffel Tower
- Performers: Celine Dion, Lady Gaga, Gojira, Aya Nakamura, Sofiane Pamart, Juliette Armanet, Rim’K
- Hosts: Mike Tirico, Kelly Clarkson, Peyton Manning, with Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb
Conclusion
Get ready for an exciting summer with the 2024 Paris Olympics. With comprehensive coverage on NBC and Peacock, plus various streaming options, you’ll have plenty of ways to catch all the action. Happy watching!