Let the games begin as 206 national teams from all across the world will gather in Paris, France for the 2024 Summer Olympics. The Opening Ceremony will launch the two-week event streaming live on Peacock.
With over 10,000 athletes participating in this year’s games, all eyes will be on them as they try to win a medal for their country. Over a billion people are expected to tune into this year’s games in Paris in what could be the most-watched event of all time. The French anthem will be played to start things off as each nation’s flag bearer will participate in the Parade of Nations.
Since France is the home nation, they will have the honor of being the last flag in the parade. The United States will be one spot ahead of them due to the 2028 Summer Olympics being hosted in Los Angeles, California. US Open tennis champion Coco Gauff and three-time Olympic medalist and NBA legend LeBron James will be flag bearers for the US.
The world is a stage and you won’t want to miss out on the beginning of the biggest event of the year by finding out how to watch the Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics, below.
When to Watch
2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony
- Date/Time: Friday, July 26 at 1:30 PM ET (Live) | 7:30 PM ET (Encore)
- Channel: NBC
- Where to Stream: Peacock
How to Watch the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris Live Without Cable TV
NBCUniversal’s family of networks and Peacock streaming service will combine to bring viewers full coverage of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. NBC, USA Network, E!, CNBC, and GOLF Channel can be found on various streaming platforms and cord cutters can watch on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, and other compatible devices.
DIRECTV STREAM, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, and YouTube TV, each will provide Olympics coverage from all five linear networks,
For complete coverage, Peacock will stream every sport and event live as well as preshows, postshows, and replays of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
Viewers can watch NBC for free by using an antenna and you can find out which affiliates are in your area by using AntennaWeb.
Find out more about each of the streaming services below.
How to Stream the 2024 Paris Olympics Live For Free
DIRECTV STREAM, Fubo, and Hulu + Live TV offer free live streams of the Olympics on NBC, USA Network, E!, CNBC, and GOLF Channel. New eligible subscribers can try DIRECTV STREAM for free for 5 days, Fubo for free, and Hulu + Live TV for three days.
DIRECTV STREAM Has the Paris Olympics & More
Streaming the 2024 Summer Olympics on DIRECTV STREAM is easy. The Entertainment package includes NBC, USA Network, E!, and CNBC in a lineup of over 90 channels, so viewers can watch the games in Paris and more for only $79.99 per month.
To watch the Golf Channel, you’ll either need the DIRECTV Sports Pack add-on for $14.99 per month or upgrade to the Choice package with a lineup of $125 channels for $108.99 per month. For a limited time, you can get Choice + Sports Pack for $98.99 for the first month.
There are no contracts, no hidden fees, and a subscription includes unlimited cloud DVR storage.
New subscribers can take advantage of a 5-day free trial before subscribing.
Watch the Olympics and more with DIRECTV STREAM today
Watch Expanded Olympic Coverage With Fubo
Fubo offers expanded access to the 2024 Paris Olympic Games on NBC, USA Network, E!, CNBC, and GOLF Channel. The Pro plan from Fubo gives you 190 channels, including NBC, USA Network, Golf Channel, CNBC, and E! for coverage of the Summer Gamers. In addition to that, the plan includes 100 sporting events, starting at $79.99 per month. Relive your favorite moments during the Olympics and rewatch your favorite shows with unlimited Cloud DVR space.
New subscribers can try Fubo for free.
Stream extensive Olympic coverage on Fubo HERE
Sling TV Offers the Olympics & Live TV At An Affordable Price
Sling TV offers this year’s Olympic Games on NBC, USA Network, E!, CNBC, and GOLF Channel. For those who are looking for affordability, Sling Blue starts at $40 per month and subscribers can watch NBC, USA Network, E! in a lineup of over 40 channels with 50 hours of DVR storage to record the biggest moments of the event.
To gain access to CNBC, the New Extra add-on is $6 per month and you’ll get 10 channels in the package. For Golf Channel coverage of the Paris Olympics, the Sports Extra add-on is a must-have for $11 per month with an additional 10 channels.
Sign up for Sling TV today and new subscribers can get half off of their first month.
Watch the Summer Olympics on Sling TV HERE
Don’t Miss A Moment of the Paris Olympics With Peacock
Peacock will stream every sport and event during the 2024 Paris Olympics. The streaming platform will offer replays and an immersive viewing experience throughout the event. For $7.99 per month or $79.99 per year, Peacock Premium gives you access to the Summer Olympics, over 80,000 hours of hit shows and movies, and much more. Upgrade to Peacock Premium for $13.99 per month or $139.99 per year for an ad-free experience and unlock everything Peacock offers.
Watch Every Sport and Event Live During the Paris Olympics With Peacock HERE
Stream the Summer Olympics Live on Hulu + Live TV
Skip the high cost of cable and stream NBC, USA Network, E!, CNBC, and GOLF Channel in a lineup of 95 channels on Hulu + Live TV for $76.99 per month. As one of the best values to watch the Paris Olympics, the service offers unlimited access to the Hulu library, Disney+, and live sports on ESPN+ for no additional charge. Record your favorite moments during the events and much more for up to 9 months with unlimited DVR storage.
New subscribers can try Hulu + Live TV for free for 3 days for a limited time.
Sign up for Hulu + Live TV and stream the Olympics live
YouTube TV Offers the 2024 Paris Olympics & More
Stream over 100 channels, including the 2024 Summer Olympics NBC, USA Network, E!, CNBC, and GOLF Channel with YouTube TV for only $72.99 per month. The service includes unlimited DVR, which will allow you to rewatch the Olympics and much more with the ability to share 6 accounts per household.
Watch the 2024 Paris Olympics on YouTube TV today
Other Ways to Watch the 2024 Paris Olympics Live
NBCOlympics.com, NBA Sports app, NBC app, and all other NBCU apps will offer live coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympics with TV Everywhere authentication. This gives viewers another option to stream the games on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, mobile, tablets, Smart TVs, and other compatible devices.
Roku will also offer coverage via the NBC Olympic Zone and you can watch Team USA TV on Pluto TV, The Roku Channel, and other platforms that offer FAST channels.
How to Watch the Paris Olympics in Spanish
Telemundo will offer Spanish-language coverage of the Summer Olympics and you can stream with DIRECTV STREAM, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV; or watch with an antenna if the network is in your area. Peacock will also offer a Spanish-language broadcast of every event and sport during the games.