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Summer 2024 The Olympic Games officially kick off this week in Paris. Thousands of athletes from around the world will compete for gold in the City of Lights, where events like gymnastics, soccer, tennis, basketball and newer events like kayaking, surfing and skateboarding will take place. The Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony, which will be broadcast live on NBC and available to stream on Peacock, will begin on Friday, July 26.
Overview: How to Watch the 2024 Summer Olympics
After the torch relay, which featured Snoop Dogg, celebrities from Lady Gaga to Celine Dion were rumored to be attending the opening ceremony. The Paris Olympics opening ceremony will feature more than 10,500 athletes — including LeBron James, Coco Gauff and Simone Biles of Team USA — who will swim in the Seine past famous landmarks and Olympic venues before the final at the Trocadero.
Can't make it to Paris to watch the Games? Here's how to stream all the action from the Summer Olympics at home.
How to Watch the 2024 Summer Olympics
Here's where you can stream the Summer Olympics online — even if you don't have cable. (All streaming options below feature NBC.)
Summer Olympics Streaming on DiectTV Stream
DirecTV Stream deserves its gold medal in streaming services. That’s because sports fans can watch the 2024 Summer Olympics online with a free five-day trial. After that, the DirecTV Stream plan starts at $79.99 per month, which includes access to local channels including NBC and national stations like USA Network.
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DirecTV Stream is one of the most comprehensive live TV streaming services, with over 160 channels, including local channels, regional sports networks, and all the popular national channels. Packages start at $79.99 per month, and all subscriptions begin with a five-day free trial.
Stream the Summer Olympics on Peacock
Peacock, the obsessive Olympics viewer, ticks all the boxes. The streaming service says it will stream every Summer Olympic event, including the opening and closing ceremonies, as well as replays and even documentaries. You can get started with a Peacock plan starting at $7.99 per month (or opt for an annual plan for $79.99).
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Peacock includes more than 50 channels in its basic subscription, starting at $7.99 per month. Peacock will stream all of the Summer Olympics, plus replays of the events and more.
Bonus: You can save an additional 17% over the course of a year with a Peacock annual subscription, which costs $79.99.
Stream the Summer Olympics on Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV offers more than 95 live TV channels in its monthly subscription. Plans start at $76.99 per month, and include local stations like NBC, plus access to live streaming of Disney+ and ESPN+. It’s easily the best streaming package available — and one you’ll want to keep after the three-day free trial.
Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV combines all of Hulu’s content, plus 95+ live TV channels that make watching most games online a breeze. Subscriptions also include ESPN+ and Disney+ at no extra cost. Hulu + Live TV costs $76.99 per month after a three-day free trial.
Stream the Summer Olympics on Sling TV
Another great live TV streaming service for watching the Summer Olympics online is Sling TV, which offers NBC in its Sling Blue package. Packages start at $45 per month, but new subscribers get access for just $20 the first month. Subscriptions let you stream on up to three devices at once, and come with a total of 46 channels, including the USA channel.
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Sling is one of the most affordable live TV streaming services, with packages typically starting at $40 per month. You can get up to 46 channels on the Sling Orange + Blue plan, plus more with Sling’s add-ons.
Stream the Summer Olympics on fuboTV
Another streaming service we like for watching live sports is fuboTV. fuboTV offers local networks, including NBC, so you can watch the Summer Olympics online. The service has a generous seven-day free trial, and then it costs $79.99 for the fuboTV Pro plan.
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fuboTV offers over 275 channels, with a large number of sports and local channels included in its plans. Packages start at $79.99 per month, with a seven-day free trial to get started.
How to Watch the Paris Summer Olympics for Free
You can watch the Summer Olympics with free trials on fuboTV, DirecTV Stream, and Hulu + Live TV. You can also watch the Paris Olympics without cable using an HD antenna for smart TVs, like this option below on Amazon.
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Watch local channels, including ABC, NBC, and more (without the commitment to traditional cable TV).
When will the 2024 Summer Olympics be held?
The Summer Olympics are scheduled to officially kick off with the opening ceremony on July 26 and run until August 11, 2024. However, some events and sports, including football, have already begun.
What channel is broadcasting the Summer Olympics on TV?
The 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, including the opening and closing ceremonies, will be broadcast live on NBC. Meanwhile, Peacock will stream every event.
How to Watch the Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony for Free
Want to watch Team USA — including flag bearers LeBron James and Coco Gauff — sail down the Seine River during the Olympic Games Opening Ceremony? You can stream the Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony online with free trials on DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV, and fuboTV.
When is the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics?
The Summer Olympics torch lighting ceremony will air live on NBC starting at 1:30 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT. Lady Gaga is set to perform during the opening ceremony, while fans have speculated that Celine Dion will also make an appearance at the event after arriving in Paris (though nothing has been confirmed yet).
2024 Summer Olympics Schedule
Sports fans and viewers can view the full broadcast schedule for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris on NBC's website. For your convenience, you can filter the schedule by sport, athlete, and event to quickly find the time and date, and we'll continue to update this post as the Summer Olympics unfold.
