Paris Summer Olympics 2024: Where to Watch the Paris 2024 Olympic Games

by Denise N. Fyffe

The 2024 Summer Olympics are set to kick off this Friday, July 26, with a groundbreaking Opening Ceremony along the Seine River, right through the heart of Paris. This year’s ceremony promises to be historic, featuring a parade of 10,500 Olympic athletes from 206 countries, including Team USA. The event will be covered live by NBC, with streaming available on Peacock, and hosted by Mike Tirico, Kelly Clarkson, and Peyton Manning. Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb of the TODAY Show will also provide hosting duties from a prime location along the river.

The parade will conclude at the Trocadéro, opposite the iconic Eiffel Tower. Here, French President Emmanuel Macron will deliver a speech, and the Olympic cauldron will be lit, officially marking the start of the Games.

Where to Watch the 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony:

Platform: Peacock
Date: Friday, July 26
Time: 1:30 p.m. ET / 10:30 a.m. PT
Location: Paris, France
TV Channel: NBC
Streaming: Peacock

Schedule for the Opening Ceremony

The ceremony will officially commence on Friday, July 26, at 1:30 p.m. ET. Preceding the opening ceremony, a Paris Preview Show will air from 12-1:30 p.m. ET on both NBC and Peacock. For those who miss the live broadcast, an enhanced encore will be available during primetime at 7:30 p.m. on NBC, which will also be streamable on Peacock.

Viewing Options:

Live Broadcast: NBC
Live Stream: Peacock and NBC.com

Unique Venue for the Opening Ceremony

Breaking tradition, the Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony will not take place in an Olympic stadium but along the picturesque Seine River. Athletes will parade on boats, providing spectators throughout the city with free viewing opportunities. The procession will end at the Trocadéro, where President Emmanuel Macron will address the audience, and the Olympic cauldron will be ignited.

Performances and Entertainment

The ceremony will feature not only the parade of athletes but also performances from dancers and other artists, promising a visually stunning and culturally rich event.

Time Zone Considerations

For viewers in the U.S., Paris is six hours ahead of the East Coast. While some events may begin as early as 3 a.m. ET, more popular sports like Tennis, Gymnastics, and Diving will start around 9 a.m. ET, making it more convenient for American audiences.

West Coast viewers should be prepared for some early morning viewing.

Comprehensive Coverage

NBCUniversal will serve as the hub for the 2024 Olympics, with most events airing on NBC and streaming on Peacock. Additional coverage will be available on:

USA Network
Golf Channel
CNBC
E!
Universo (Spanish-language broadcasts)
Telemundo (Spanish-language broadcasts).

The Paris 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony promises to be a spectacular and unprecedented event, blending the rich cultural heritage of Paris with the spirit of international athletic competition. Make sure to tune in and witness this historic moment.

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About the writer: Denise N. Fyffe is a publisher and author of over 50 books, for more than 15 years, and enjoys mentoring, gardening and traveling. She is also a trainer and educator, helping others to achieve their dreams.