How to Watch the Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony on Peacock, NBC, and More

Babe, wake up. The Paris Olympics are about to start!

The 2024 Summer Games air on NBC and Peacock from Friday, July 26 to Sunday, August 11. The streamer’s coverage of this global celebration of athletic excellence will be the most comprehensive in media history, with the service hosting every sport and all 329 medal events for more than 5,000 hours of coverage.

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Want to catch the Olympics on TV? No problem! You can watch the Summer Games on NBC, USA Network, and a slew of NBCUniversal-owned channels (Telemundo, E!, Golf Channel, and CNBC). A full TV schedule can be found on the official Olympics website.

When does all the action start? How can you watch the 2024 Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony live online and TV? Here’s everything you need to know.

When Is The Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony?

Coverage of the Opening Ceremony begins today (July 26) at noon on NBC and Peacock. The Opening Ceremony officially begins at 1:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.

You can watch a replay of the event at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC.

What Time And Channel Are The Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony On Today?

The 2024 Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony airs today at 1:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.

How To Watch The 2024 Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony Live:

You can stream the Opening Ceremony live on Peacock, which is available for as little as $7.99/month, or NBC (with a valid cable login).

You can watch NBC live with an active subscription to fuboTVHulu + Live TV, Sling TV, DirecTV Stream, or YouTube TV. DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV offer free trials for eligible subscribers.

How To Watch The 2024 Olympics Live Online:

Every Olympic event will stream live on Peacock. The service offers full event replays, 24/7 Olympics channels, highlight clips, and more. Peacock is available for $7.99/month or $79.99/year. Peacock also offers discounts for students ($1.99/month for 12 months) and military personnel ($2.99/month for 12 months).

You can also watch the Olympics on TV (as well as NBCOlympics.com, which offers a 30-minute free trial), with coverage of the 2024 games airing on NBC, USA Network, Telemundo, E!, Golf Channel, and CNBC. A full Olympics TV schedule can be found on the official Olympics website.