It’s almost time for the 2024 Olympics. The Games officially kick off this Friday, July 26 with the Opening Ceremony — but before that, Soccer, Rugby, Handball and Archery get started as soon as July 24. NBC will be the broadcast home of the 2024 Olympic Games here in the U.S., so if you’re rooting for Team USA, Peacock will be the go-to platform for you this summer. You can also catch coverage on USA Network, Golf Channel, CNBC and E!, as well as Spanish coverage on Universo and Telemundo. And of course, if you’re looking for non-U.S.-focused coverage, a VPN can always be helpful.
So whether you’re most excited to see Katie Ledecky make a splash in her fourth Olympics, Simone Biles’ comeback in Gymnastics or to watch two of the the fastest men and women in the world — Noah Lyles and Sha’Carri Richardson — compete in Track & Field, we’ve got you covered on how to keep up with all of the 2024 Olympics.
Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch the Olympics this summer, including Olympics key dates, the full broadcast schedule and more.
How to watch the 2024 Paris Olympics:
Dates: July 26 – August 11, 2024
Location: Paris, FR
TV channel: NBC
Streaming: Peacock
When are the 2024 Olympics?
The 2024 Paris Games will officially begin with the opening ceremony on July 26. However, some events will start their competitions earlier, including handball, rugby and soccer, with events beginning as early as July 24.
What channel are the 2024 Olympics on?
NBC is the broadcast home of the 2024 Summer Olympic Games, airing at least nine hours of daily Olympics coverage and an Olympics primetime show every night.
NBC’s streaming platform, Peacock will be the best place to watch and stream all of the Olympics for diehard fans. Peacock will stream every single Olympic event this year, in addition to offering users a helpful Olympics hub featuring “curated rails of live and upcoming events, dedicated in-depth hubs for nearly 40 sports, medal standings and an interactive schedule.”
How to watch the 2024 Olympics without cable:
(Peacock)
Starting at $8 a month, a Peacock subscription is the easiest way to stream all of the 2024 Olympics. Peacock will have coverage of every Olympic sport at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Plus, the platform offers subscribers an Olympics Discovery Multiview, allowing you to watch up to four events at once. Peacock will also have several original shows covering the Games, including Gold Zone, Watch with Alex Cooper and a mobile-app exclusive, customizable and individualized Olympics recap show, narrated by an A.I.-generated voice of Al Michaels.
On top of coverage of every Olympic sport in 2024, you’ll also get access to thousands of hours of shows and movies, including beloved sitcoms such as Parks and Recreation and The Office. For $14 monthly you can upgrade to an ad-free subscription which includes live access to your local NBC affiliate (not just during designated sports and events) and the ability to download select titles to watch offline.
2024 Summer Olympics notable dates:
July 24, 2024
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Soccer starts early
July 25, 2024
July 26, 2024
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Opening Ceremony
August 11, 2024
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Closing Ceremony
Here’s the full up-to-date Olympics event schedule, as well as the Olympics broadcast schedule.
What’s the time difference like for the Paris Olympics in the U.S.?
If you’re tuning in to support Team USA from the USA, you’ll need to adjust accordingly. Paris is only 6 hours ahead of the East Coast, so while some of the more niche sports may unfortunately start around 3 a.m. your time, more widely watched sports like Tennis, Gymnastics and Diving will start at a more reasonable time in the morning, closer to 9 a.m. ET — sorry to all those watching on the West Coast, get ready to set your alarms!
Every way to watch the 2024 Olympics:
NBCUniversal will be the home of the 2024 Olympics, with most of the action airing on NBC and streaming on Peacock. Select events will also air on USA Network, Golf Channel, CNBC and E!, as well as Spanish coverage on Universo and Telemundo.