The 2024 Summer Olympics kicks off in Paris with the Opening Ceremony! Check out our quick guide to watching the event, including dates, broadcast times, and available viewing options.
When is the 2024 Olympic Games opening ceremony?
The Summer Olympics opening ceremony will take place on Friday, July 26, from 1:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Eastern time.
How can I watch the Opening Ceremony?
NBC will air the ceremony live at 1:30 p.m. ET and a replay at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC Primetime. Additionally, Peacock will stream all events of the 2024 Paris Olympics, including the opening and closing ceremonies.
Where will the 2024 Olympic Games opening ceremony take place?
The opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics will take place in Paris, France. For the first time, the ceremony will not take place in a stadium. Instead, it will take place on the Seine River with 94 boats carrying athletes, as they pass by some of the venues where the Olympics will take place.
When is the 2024 Olympic Games closing ceremony?
The Summer Olympics closing ceremony will take place on Sunday, August 11, from 1:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Eastern time.
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How does the Olympic opening ceremony take place?
During the opening ceremony, athletes from each country are introduced while carrying their national flags and the national anthem of that country is played. This year, we expect 120 heads of state, heads of government and monarchs to attend.
A total of 10,500 athletes representing 206 countries will be present at the ceremony.
Another memorable moment included the closing ceremony of the Olympic Torch Relay, which culminated in the lighting of the Olympic flame.
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Who will perform at the Opening Ceremony?
Performers and dancers will appear throughout the ceremony, including on boats and bridges. Specific artists have not been announced at this time.
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