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Written by Rosslyn Elliott - Pub. Jul 26, 2024 / Updated Sep 30, 2024
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The Olympic Games are back for 2024, and in one of the world’s most iconic and beloved cities. Break out the wine and crêpes and get ready to watch all the action unfold in Paris!
From July 26 until August 11, the world’s top athletes will compete across 32 sports in 329 events. Over 3 billion people tune in to watch this unmatched spectacle when it comes around every four years [1].
It’s easy to watch the Olympics this year, as long as you have an internet connection.
Here’s a complete guide to how to stream the 2024 Olympics and catch all your favorite events.
For viewers in the United States, Peacock is the go-to streaming service for comprehensive Olympics coverage. As the official streaming home of NBCUniversal’s Olympic content, Peacock will offer live streams of every single event – that’s over 5,000 hours of coverage. NBC Senior Vice President John Jelley stated that this is the most content the Peacock platform has offered in its three years covering the Olympics [2].
A Peacock Premium subscription (starting at $7.99/month) gives you access to:
While some Olympic content will air on NBC’s broadcast and cable networks, Peacock is the only place to stream every minute of every event live [3].
Other streaming options that will carry some Olympic coverage include:
However, these services only provide access to the Olympic content airing on NBC’s television networks, not the full streaming catalog available on Peacock.
To start streaming the Olympics on Peacock, follow these simple steps:
Peacock works on most major streaming devices and smart TVs, including Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Android TV, Samsung TVs, LG TVs, Xbox, and PlayStation consoles.
For the best viewing experience:
While much of the Olympics action happens overnight or early morning in U.S. time zones, you can still catch plenty of live events throughout the day. Here are some tips for watching live:
Remember, all events will be available for replay on-demand shortly after they conclude live. So even if you miss an event live, you can still watch it in full later.
The Paris 2024 Olympic Games officially kick off with the Opening Ceremony on Friday, July 26. However, some events like soccer and archery begin competition a few days earlier.
Key dates to remember:
Enjoy on the big screen
With 32 sports and hundreds of events, the Olympic schedule can be overwhelming. Here’s a quick overview of when some of the most popular sports will take place:
The Paris Games will feature 32 sports, but the count expands when you include some of the different variations on each sport. Four new sports are making their Olympic debut in 2024:
For a complete list of sports, check the end of this post!
Olympic broadcasting rights are sold by country, so streaming options vary depending on your location. Some major international broadcasters include the following:
If you’re traveling abroad during the Games, you may be able to use a VPN service to access your usual home streaming platform. However, be sure to check the terms of service, as some streaming providers prohibit this practice.
Watch on the go
For U.S. viewers, Peacock Premium at $7.99/month is the most affordable way to stream comprehensive Olympics coverage. You can sign up just for the Olympic period and cancel after the Games conclude.
Other budget-friendly options:
Peacock offers several features to enhance your Olympics viewing:
The NBC Olympics App and the Peacock TV App let you watch the Olympics on your phone or tablet. The apps also give you some organizing features that will be immensely helpful to focus in on the events you care most about.
Here are links to download the Olympics app from the Apple Store or Google Play:
Only $8 a month
One of Peacock’s most innovative features for the 2024 Games is a personalized daily recap narrated by an AI version of legendary sportscaster Al Michaels. This 10-minute highlight reel will be tailored to your interests based on the sports and athletes you follow in the app.
With so many ways to watch, the 2024 Paris Olympics promise to be more accessible than ever before. That means almost everyone you know will be bonding over the highlights of the Olympics, starting tonight.
If you haven’t done it already, subscribe to your streaming app, and get ready to cheer on the world’s greatest athletes as they go for gold in the City of Light.
Peacock Premium is the most comprehensive option, offering live streams of all 329 medal events for $7.99/month. With Peacock Premium Plus ($13.99/month), you’ll also be able to download events to watch them later.
The Olympics officially begin with the Opening Ceremony on July 26 and conclude with the Closing Ceremony on August 11, 2024.
Limited free coverage is available on social media, but full access requires a paid streaming service.
International broadcasters offer coverage in different countries, or you may be able to use a VPN to access your home streaming service.
The Paris Games will introduce four new sports: breaking (breakdancing), skateboarding, sport climbing, and surfing.
On Peacock, you can get extensive live coverage from Telemundo and Universo to watch the 2024 Paris Olympics en Español.
You only need 5 Mbps download speed to stream the Olympics on most devices. Remember that each person streaming from that connection will need that much speed, so if you have 4 people streaming the Olympics in your house on separate devices, you would need at least 20 Mbps download speed. If you also have several other devices running, you’ll probably want the minimum high-speed connection of 100 Mbps to run everything at once.
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Don’t miss your favorites!
Here is a complete list of 2024 Summer Olympic sports from Olympics.com [5]:
ARCHERY ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS ARTISTIC SWIMMING ATHLETICS BADMINTON BASKETBALL BASKETBALL 3X3 BEACH VOLLEYBALL BOXING BREAKING CANOE SLALOM CANOE SPRINT CYCLING BMX FREESTYLE CYCLING BMX RACING CYCLING MOUNTAIN BIKE CYCLING ROAD CYCLING TRACK DIVING EQUESTRIAN FENCING FOOTBALL GOLF HANDBALL | HOCKEY JUDO MARATHON SWIMMING MODERN PENTATHLON RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS ROWING RUGBY SEVENS SAILING SHOOTING SKATEBOARDING SPORT CLIMBING SURFING SWIMMING TABLE TENNIS TAEKWONDO TENNIS TRAMPOLINE TRIATHLON VOLLEYBALL WATER POLO WEIGHTLIFTING WRESTLING |
[1] Statista.com. “Total Number of Viewers for Olympic Games Worldwide."
[2] TheVerge.com. “How to Watch the Olympic Games 2024."
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