Once every four years, the world gathers together to watch the summer Olympic games. This year, we turn our eyes to the 2024 Paris Olympics, after the last games came with twists no one saw coming.
The 2020 Tokyo Olympics were initially paused due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and eventually pushed to the summer of 2021. It was there we watched athletes around the world fight for glory. We watched Katie Ledecky become the most decorated U.S. female athlete and the first American female swimmer to win an event in three straight Olympic games. We also saw Simone Biles step away from the gymnastics competition due to the "twisties," only for Suni Lee to win the all-around gold medal in their sport.
Now, Katie, Simone and Suni are all back to compete in this Olympiad, along with many more athletes. Given how the international event brings the world together, folks may want to know how to watch and stream the 2024 Paris Olympics. Keep on reading to make sure you don't miss any of the important events during this year's Olympic games.
When is the opening ceremony for the 2024 Paris Olympics?
The 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony will air on Friday, July 26, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock. The two platforms will also air a primetime presentation of the event at 7:30 p.m. ET the same day.
The opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics will have key differences from previous years. While the 10,500 athletes tend to gather together in a stadium built for the occasion, NBC's official Olympics site notes teams for the participating countries will walk down the Seine River, which runs through Paris. Beginning at the Austerlitz Bridge, folks will walk a 3.7 mile-long route that will end at the Trocadero, an open area right across from the Eiffel Tower.
What's more, spectators in the city won't have to pay for a chance to watch the ceremony in real-life since there will be no admission fee. Time also reports that means they'll be able to watch French president Emmanuel Macron make opening remarks and usher in the beginning of the 2024 Olympics.
When is the closing ceremony for the 2024 Paris Olympics?
The 2024 Paris Olympics closing ceremony will air on Sunday, August 11, 2024 at 2 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock. A primetime presentation of the ceremonies will air on both NBC and Peacock that evening at 7 p.m. ET.
Celebrating the weeks of incredible athleticism across the world, the 2024 Olympics closing ceremony will take place at France's national stadium in the commune of Saint-Denis, called the Stade de France. Along with the traditional Parade of Flags and the Parade of Athletes, the final medal ceremonies will be held during this time.
Additionally, folks will get a preview of what's to come in the next Olympics, with the next host city sharing projected highlights for their time in the future. As the next summer Olympics will be held in Los Angeles, viewers will get an exciting overview of what to expect.
Where can I watch and stream the 2024 Paris Olympics?
There are multiple ways folks can watch the 2024 Paris Olympics in real-time.
How to watch the 2024 Paris Olympics live:
When the time comes to watch the 2024 Paris Olympics, folks can tune into a number of different channels.
NBC will have primetime coverage of the various sporting events throughout the day, with USA Network and Telemundo also airing various competitions throughout the games. Each channel will also be available to stream the events on their respective websites and apps. Just make sure you have your television login info on hand, as you may need it in order to watch it in real-time.
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If you don't have access to a TV or cable, there are websites with live-streaming components viewers can watch the Olympics on as well. FuboTV, YouTube TV, Sling and Hulu + Live TV are all great options, but you will have to sign up for a subscription in order to watch the games as they occur live.
How to watch the 2024 Paris Olympics on Peacock:
Along with the 2024 Paris Olympics airing on television in real-time, fans can subscribe to Peacock and watch their favorite sports. Along with highlights from each event being available, the streamer will also air the events as they occur because of the live-streaming feature it has readily accessible.
If you don't have access to an account on Peacock, you'll need to make one first. Plans start at the cost of $7.99 per month or $79.99 per year. Once you're all ready, you can head on over to the Olympics hub on Peacock's website or on the Peacock app.
As the entertainment and news associate editor for Good Housekeeping, Adrianna (she/her) writes about everything TV, movies, music and pop culture. She graduated from Yeshiva University with a B.A. in journalism and a minor in business management. She covers shows like The Rookie, 9-1-1 and Grey's Anatomy, though when she’s not watching the latest show on Netflix, she’s taking martial arts or drinking way too much coffee.
