Get ready for the 2024 Paris Olympics
There is no sporting event in the world (or any other) quite like the Olympic Games. And with 39 sports, 329 events and over 10,000 athletes, even the most dedicated Olympic superfan might need guidance on how to watch everything, from the first group stage soccer match to the final moments of the Closing Ceremony.
So how will YOU watch in 2024 once the Olympic flame is burning bright in Paris? Read on for our guide to all the options across TV, streaming and social.
When do the Paris Olympics start and end?
First things first: competition starts on Wednesday, July 24 and ends on Sunday, August 11.
You might be thinking to yourself, “Hold up! That seems a little long — aren’t the Olympics around two weeks long?”
You aren’t wrong. There are 16 days of competition between the Opening Ceremony on Friday, July 26 and Closing Ceremony on Sunday, August 11. However, the Olympic schedule is so jam-packed that some sports (soccer, rugby) hold preliminary competitions a day or two prior to the Opening Ceremony, on July 24 and July 25.
Where can I find the full schedule for the 2024 Paris Olympics?
If figuring out what's going on when and how to watch seems a little tricky, head on over to the NBCOlympics.com schedule page. There you'll find an easy-to-use, intuitive guide that will help even the most seasoned Olympic viewer navigate the thousands of hours of Olympic coverage. The schedule can be filtered by sport, event, top athletes and topics like Must See, Team USA, Top Stars and Medal Events. There's also a toggle at the top to indicate whether you'd like to see schedule info for "TV & Digital" or "TV Only."
And to make the NBCOlympics.com schedule even more valuable, fans will also be able to use it to access scores, stats, standings, team rosters, medal counts, you name it!
If you still have questions, visit the FAQ page, where additional support will be available (starting July 26) via the "Live Chat" button in the bottom right corner of your web browser, or email questions to olympicsupport@nbcolympics.com.
How can I watch the Paris Olympics closing ceremony?
As with everything throughout the two-week worldwide event, the Paris Olympics closing ceremony will be live on NBC and Peacock on Sunday, Aug. 11, beginning at 2 p.m. ET. The ceremony will be played again in primetime at 7 p.m. ET/PT on NBC and Peacock. Spanish-language coverage of the ceremony on Telemundo has not yet been announced.
NBCUniversal has the U.S. broadcasting rights for the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad in Paris, so you can watch all the competitions, medal ceremonies, and more coverage on its network channels and streaming service Peacock.
What to know about the Paris Olympics closing ceremony
The Paris Olympics closing ceremony will be held at the Stade de France in Paris. For U.S. audiences, it will be hosted by The Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon and NBC Olympics host veteran Mike Tirico. They will be joined by NBC Sports sportscaster Terry Gannon and Olympic figure skaters Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir to provide commentary. This will be the fourth time that Gannon, Lipinski, and Weir have called a closing ceremony.
What happens in the Olympics closing ceremony?
While there are many set protocols for the opening ceremony, it's not the same with the closing ceremony. Instead, what happens in the closing ceremony for each Olympic Games has more to do with tradition and what has evolved over the years. However, it is required for it to be held on the final Sunday evening.
Similar to the opening ceremony, the closing ceremony features a Parade of Nations, where delegations enter the arena with their country's flag. The order of delegates isn't dictated, outside of Greece going first (due to its role in originating the ancient Olympic Games) and the host country going last.
Sometimes a final medal ceremony is held at the closing ceremony before the mayor of the host city passes the Olympic flag to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) president, who passes it to the mayor of the next host city. This year, Anne Hidalgo, the mayor of Paris, will hand the reins to Karen Bass, the mayor of Los Angeles, where the 2028 Summer Olympics will be held. As the new host city, LA will then have the opportunity to share a short cultural presentation.
Finally, the president of the IOC will give closing remarks and Paris may host a concert or final party. In the past, famous musicians from the host country have performed (such as Spice Girls in London 2012) to wrap up the big event.
Who is hosting NBC's coverage during the 2024 Paris Olympics?
The talent roster for NBCUniversal's Olympics coverage is packed with over 150 names that include notable NBC commentators, Olympians and some of your favorite celebrities, who will make appearances across all of NBCUniversal's platforms, including NBC, Peacock, USA Network, CNBC, E!, GOLF Channel, Telemundo, Universo and all of NBC Olympics' digital platforms.
Sunday Night Football commentator Mike Tirico is back for his fifth Olympics, hosting the primetime show and both the Opening and Closing Ceremonies. At the Opening Ceremony, Tirico will be joined by singer and TV personality Kelly Clarkson, football great Peyton Manning and TODAY Show hosts Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb. Tirico and Jimmy Fallon will host the Closing Ceremony with help from Terry Gannon, Tara Lipinksi and Johnny Weir, the iconic voices behind NBC's figure skating coverage.
Snoop Dogg, Leslie Jones, Steve Kornacki, Alex Cooper, Kevin Hart, Kenan Thompson, Scott Hanson and Michael Phelps are just a few of the other names set to appear on NBC and Peacock at various points throughout the Paris Olympics.
For a complete list of the talents assisting NBC's coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympics, click here.
What other digital-exclusive channels can I watch?
Paris Extra 1 and Paris Extra 2 will be 24/7 during the Olympics, and are available on Peacock, NBCOlympics.com, NBC.com, NBC app, NBC Sports app, Comcast, Cox, DirecTV/DirecTV Stream, Dish/Sling, Fubo, Hulu Live, Verizon, YouTube TV and select select satellite networks. Check your local listings for specific channel numbers.
Paris Extra 1 is a team sports-focused channel that will feature 24/7 content from basketball, handball, water polo, field hockey, and more.
Paris Extra 2 features combat- and racket-based sports like judo, taekwondo, badminton, table tennis, and more.
How can I watch highlights from the 2024 Paris Olympics?
Simone Biles' signature Yurchenko double pike vault. Noah Lyles' record-breaking dashes in the 200m. Katie Ledecky's unbeatable leads in the pool. The 2024 Paris Olympics are bound to be some of the most memorable yet.
Whether you're looking to relive some of the competition's best performances, watch exclusive athlete interviews and features, or catch up on the viral moments happening in Paris, you can find them here.
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