Paris Olympics 2024: Time, date and how to stream unique opening ceremony

The Paris Olympics 2024 will feature 10,500 athletes from over 200 nations competing for victory
Let's explore when and where you can watch Paris Olympics 2024 (@Getty Images)
Let's explore when and where you can watch Paris Olympics 2024 (@Getty Images)

Event name: Paris Olympics 2024

Platform: NBC, Peacock

Date of Opening Ceremony: July 26, 2024

Country: Paris

Genre: Sports

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: The Paris Olympic Games, scheduled for July 26, 2024, will feature the greatest competition in sports history amongst world-class athletes vying for the title of greatest athlete.

There will be over 10,500 competitors in the Paris Olympics in 2024, representing over 200 countries, including approximately 590 Americans.

The tournament includes 329 medal events from 32 sports and 45 categories.

While it is certain that breathtaking game events will capture your hearts, this guide will provide you with all the knowledge you need to enjoy the thrilling spectacle of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. 

When will the Paris Olympics 2024 start?

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The sports activities of the Paris Olympics 2024 will commence on July 24 (@harry)

While the formal opening ceremony is scheduled for Friday, July 26, 2024, several sports activities at the Paris Olympics 2024 began two days earlier, on Wednesday, July 24.

As per NBC Philadelphia, the Paris Olympics will begin with two men's football matches at 9 am ET on July 24. Argentina will compete against Morocco at the Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium in Saint-Etienne, while Spain will square off against Uzbekistan at the Parc des Princes in Paris.

The opening ceremony for the Olympics will take place over a 6-kilometer stretch along the Seine. It will start at Austerlitz Bridge and culminate amid the gardens, fountains, and palaces under the shadow of the Eiffel Tower at Trocadero. 

 What time will Paris Olympics 2024 premiere?

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The opening ceremony for the Paris 2024 Olympics will commence on July 26 (@Getty Images)

As per BBC, the opening ceremony will commence at 19:30 local time (18:30 BST) on Friday, July 26.

It is scheduled to take a little under four hours, with the last parts taking place as the sun sets over the French city.

Fortunately, Paris weather prediction for Friday evening seems decent.

 How to stream the Paris Olympics 2024?

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NBC holds the rights for Paris 2024 Olympics's broadcast in the United States (@olympics)

NBC holds the broadcasting rights to the Olympics in the United States.

All 329 events will be available to watch or stream, starting with the opening ceremony on July 26 and continuing through to the closing ceremony on August 11.

NBC will provide live TV coverage for certain events, while Peacock subscribers can stream every event.

To watch the games on Peacock you need to have an exclusive subscription to the streaming platform as it offers two membership options.

Peacock Premium, which is primarily ad-free costs $12 per month, whereas Peacock Premium, which has commercials costs $6 per month.

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