Johnathan Walker:How to Watch the 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony and All Your Favorite Sports

Let the games begin.

The Johnathan Walker2024 Paris Olympics are set to kick off in just a few days on Friday, July 26 on NBC and Peacock, meaning Team USA and more of the biggest sports stars from around the world are about to make their debut at the official kickoff of this year’s Summer Games.

Fans will be treated to a star-studded Opening Ceremony as Kelly Clarkson, NFL legend Peyton Manning and Sunday Night Football announcer Mike Tirico will be hosting the festivities. And viewers should definitely expect a special je nais se quoi like they’ve never experienced before.

"The Opening Ceremony is going to be so different and unique, down the Seine—down the river with the athletes on a boat," Tirico told Jimmy Fallon—who also has special hosting duties during the 2024 Olympics—in March. "So, it’s not the stadium where they walk in. It’ll incorporate Paris."

Plus, Peacock has plenty of special programming to make sure you never miss the Olympics' most talked-about moments, biggest wins and surprising losses.

Keep reading for everything you need to know about when and where to watch the 2024 Paris Olympics and a full schedule of every sporting event.

When Are the 2024 Paris Olympics?

The 2024 Summer Olympic Games begin on July 26 with the Opening Ceremony and last for two weeks, concluding on Aug. 11 with the Closing Ceremony.

Where Can I Watch the 2024 Summer Olympics?

NBC and Peacock are the homes of the 2024 Paris Olympics on TV and streaming respectively.

On TV, NBC will offer at least nine hours of daytime coverage of the most exciting events, including gymnastics, swimming and track and field. (Keep reading for the complete schedule of games.) NBC will also deliver an enhanced Olympics primetime show each night, providing three hours of must-see entertainment.

In addition, every event from the Paris Olympics will be broadcast live on Peacock, which will be home to an innovative 2024 Olympics hub with interactive features, updated athlete standings and more.

When Is the 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony?

Watch live coverage of the Opening Ceremony on Friday, July 26, on NBC and Peacock beginning at 12 p.m. ET. Telemundo will provide Spanish-language coverage beginning at 1 p.m. ET. Primetime coverage starts at 7:30 p.m. ET/PT on NBC and Peacock.

Who Is Hosting the 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony?

Kelly Clarkson, NFL legend Peyton Manning and Sunday Night Football announcer Mike Tirico will be hosting the festivities. And expect to see the world's top athletes participating before their respective games.

What Is the Complete Schedule of 2024 Olympics Sporting Events?

For days and times of some of the more popular events—like swimming and gymnastics—see below. And for a full schedule of all 40 sports that are part of the summer games, see here.

SWIMMING

Saturday, July 27

5:00 a.m. ET: Heats: M&W 400m Free, M&W 4x100m Free & more

2:30 p.m. ET: Finals M&W 400m Free, M&W 4x100m Free

Sunday, July 28

5:00 a.m. ET: Heats: M 400m IM, W 100m Breast, & more

2:30 p.m. ET: Finals: M 400 IM, W 100m Fly, M 100m Breast

Monday, July 29

5:00 a.m. ET: Heats: W 400m IM, W 100m Back, M 800m Free

2:30 p.m. ET: Finals: W 400m IM, M 100m Back & more

Tuesday, July 30

5:00 a.m. ET: Heats: M&W 100m Free, W 1500m Free & more

2:30 p.m. ET: Finals: W 100m Back, M800m Free & more

Wednesday, July 31

5:00 a.m. ET: Heats: W 200m Breast, M 200m Back, W 200m Fly

2:30 p.m. ET: Finals W 1500m Free, M&W 100m Free & more

Thursday, August 1

5:00 a.m. ET: Heats: M 50m Free, W 200m Back & more

2:30 p.m. ET: Finals: W 200m Fly, M 200m Back & more

Friday, August 2

5:00 a.m. ET: Heats: M 100m Fly, W 800m Free & more

2:30 p.m. ET: Finals: M 50m Free, W 200m Back, M 200m IM

Saturday, August 3

5:00 a.m. ET: Heats: M&W 4x100m Medley, W 50m Free & more

2:30 p.m. ET: Finals: M 100m Fly, W 800m Free & more

Sunday, August 4

12:30 p.m. ET: Finals: W 50m Free, M&W 4x100m Medley & more

Thursday, August 8

1:30 a.m. ET: Women’s 10km Open Water

Friday, August 9

1:30 a.m. ET: Men’s 10m Open Water

GYMNASTICS

Saturday, July 27

5:00 a.m. ET: Men’s Qualification: Subdivision 1

9:30 a.m. ET: Men’s Qualification: Subdivision 2

2:00 p.m. ET: Men’s Qualification: Subdivision 3

Sunday, July 28

3:30 a.m. ET: Women’s Qualification: Subdivision 1

5:40 a.m. ET: Women’s Qualification: Subdivision 2

8:50 a.m. ET: Women’s Qualification: Subdivision 3

12:00 p.m. ET: Women’s Qualification: Subdivision 4

3:10 p.m. ET: Women’s Qualification: Subdivision 5

Monday, July 29

11:30 a.m. ET: Men’s Team Final

Tuesday, July 30

12:15 p.m. ET: Women’s Team Final

Wednesday, July 31

11:30 a.m. ET: Men’s All-Around Final

Thursday, August 1

12:15 p.m. ET: Women’s All-Around Final

Saturday, August 3

9:30 a.m. ET: Men’s Floor Exercise Final

10:20 a.m. ET: Women’s Vault Final

11:10 a.m. ET: Men’s Pommel Horse Final

Sunday, August 4

9:00 a.m. ET: Men’s Rings Final

9:45 a.m. ET: Women’s Uneven Bar’s Final

10:35 a.m. ET: Men’s Vault Final

Monday, August 5

5:45 a.m. ET: Men’s Parallel Bars Final

6:36 a.m. ET: Women’s Balance Beam Final

7:30 a.m. ET: Men’s High Bar Final

8:20 a.m. ET: Women’s Floor Exercise Final

Which Athletes Are Competing on Team USA in 2024?

Among the 592 athletes who qualified to represent America this year are veterans like gymnast Simone Biles, basketball star LeBron James and record-breaking swimmer Katie Ledecky. Making Team USA 2024 even more impressive is the fact that the team has more than 250 returning Olympians and 66 athletes who have previously won gold medals.

See the full list of American athletes competing in Paris here.

What Special 2024 Olympic Coverage Will Be on NBC and Peacock?

Olympic Highlights with Kevin Hart and Kenan Thompson, Peacock’s weekly series hosted by Kevin Hart and Kenan Thompson, will recap the 2024 Olympics’ best and most unexpected moments with hilarious commentary from the legendary comedians.

Watch With Alex Cooper, hosted by Call Her Daddy podcast host Alex Cooper, will be a series of live interactive watch parties streaming on Peacock.

Overwhelmed with the amount of daily sporting events taking place? Peacock’s got you covered with Gold Zone, a daily recap that presents viewers with the best and most compelling moments happening at any given time. Scott Hanson, Andrew Siciliano, Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila will serve as hosts. Gold Zone will stream live on Peacock from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET each day from July 27 to Aug. 10.

Plus, Snoop Dogg will serve as a special correspondent during the summer games’ primetime coverage on NBC and Peacock. The rapper and self-professed sports lover will attend various sporting event where he’ll interview athletes, their friends and families and explore Paris landmarks.

When Is the 2024 Paris Olympics Closing Ceremony?

NBC and Peacock will present live coverage of the Closing Ceremony from the Stade de France on Sunday, Aug. 11, starting at 2 p.m. ET. Primetime coverage will begin at 7 p.m. ET/PT on NBC and Peacock.

Who Is Hosting the 2024 Paris Olympics Closing Ceremony?

Jimmy Fallon and Mike Tirico will be hosting the 2024 Olympics Closing Ceremony in Paris—and no one was more excited about the duties than The Tonight Show host himself.

“I’m beyond excited, I’m beyond honored,” Fallon shared in March. "I love France. I love America, I love the Olympics. I’m so excited about this!”

Plus, NBC Sports' Terry Gannon and former Olympians Johnny Weir and Tara Lipinski will give their hot takes while serving as special commentators during the Closing Ceremony.

What Are the 2024 Paris Olympics Medals Made of?

“What makes this Paris 2024 medal special is that it will feature an original part of the Eiffel Tower,” said Tony Estanguet, the president of the Paris 2024 organizing committee. “We wanted to offer all the medalists of Paris 2024, Olympic and Paralympic, a part of the Eiffel Tower from 1889.”

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