The 2024 Summer Olympics,taking place in Paris,are well underway.Whether you’re looking to stream or watch the events on TV,here’s how you can catch all the action.
Streaming the Olympics
Peacock is the go-to streaming service for comprehensive coverage in the US.For$8 a month,Peacock offers 5,000 hours of live coverage,including all 329 medal events.Key features include:
•Gold Zone:A whip-around show from 7 a.m.to 5 p.m.ET daily,allowing you to stick with an event even if the show switches to another.
•Multiview Options:Watch up to four events simultaneously.
•Primetime in Paris:NBC’s nightly show available on Peacock.
•Personalized Daily Recap:Hosted by an AI-generated Al Michaels.
If you prefer not to add another streaming subscription,much of the Olympics can still be viewed on NBC’s family of channels:NBC,USA Network,E!,CNBC,and the Golf Channel.Access to these channels requires cable,satellite TV,or a live TV streaming service.
Watching on TV
•NBC:Prime evening coverage and highlights.
•USA Network:Team sports like soccer,basketball,swimming,and more.
•CNBC:Boxing,cycling,and other sports.
•E!:Track and field,gymnastics,canoeing,and break dancing,among others.
•Golf Channel:Men’s and women’s golf competitions.
TV Streaming Services
•Sling TV:The most affordable if you live in a market where it includes NBC.
•YouTube TV:Offers all necessary channels in its base plan for$73 per month.
•Hulu with Live TV:Slightly more expensive at$77 per month but includes all Olympic channels.
International Viewing
•Canada:CBC will provide extensive coverage,both online and on TV.
•Australia:Seven Network will broadcast the games,including online streaming via 7plus.
•UK:BBC and Eurosport will share broadcasting duties,with extensive coverage on BBC iPlayer and the Eurosport Player.
Olympics Schedule and Key Information
•Location:Paris,hosting for the third time,the first since 1924.
•Dates:July 26 to August 11,2024.
•Time Difference:Paris is 6 hours ahead of New York(ET),9 hours ahead of Pacific Time(PT).
Closing Ceremony
•Date and Time:August 11,8 p.m.local time in Paris(2 p.m.ET,11 a.m.PT in the US).
For the best experience,combining Peacock’s streaming service with live TV streaming options will give you the most flexibility and coverage for watching the 2024 Olympics.Whether you’re interested in every event or just the highlights,there’s a viewing option to fit your needs.