All the ways to watch the 2024 Paris Olympics: TV and stream info, schedule (2024)

There is no sporting event in the world (or any other) quite like the Olympic Games. And with 39 sports, 329 events and over 10,000 athletes, even the most dedicated Olympic superfan might need guidance on how to watch everything, from the first group stage soccer match to the final moments of the Closing Ceremony.

So how will YOU watch in 2024 once the Olympic flame is burning bright in Paris? Read on for our guide to all the options across TV, streaming and social.

First things first: competition starts on Wednesday, July 24 and ends on Sunday, August 11.

You might be thinking to yourself, “Hold up! That seems a little long — aren’t the Olympics around two weeks long?”

You aren’t wrong. There are 16 days of competition betweenthe Opening Ceremony on Friday, July 26 and Closing Ceremony on Sunday, August 11. However, the Olympic schedule is so jam-packed that some sports (soccer, rugby) hold preliminary competitions a day or two prior to the Opening Ceremony, on July 24 and July 25.

If figuring out what's going on when and how to watch seems a little tricky, head on over to the NBCOlympics.com schedule page. There you'll find an easy-to-use, intuitive guide that will help even the most seasoned Olympic viewernavigate the thousands of hours of Olympic coverage. The schedule can be filtered by sport, event, top athletes and topics like Must See, Team USA, Top Stars and Medal Events. There's also a toggle at the top to indicate whether you'd like to see schedule info for "TV & Digital" or "TV Only."

And to make the NBCOlympics.com schedule even more valuable, fans will also be able to use it to access scores, stats, standings, team rosters, medal counts, you name it!

If you still have questions, visit the FAQ page, where additional support will be available (starting July 26) via the "Live Chat" button in the bottom right corner of your web browser, or email questions to olympicsupport@nbcolympics.com.

Starting on July 24, for 19 days there will be more must-see, can’t-miss, holy-$&@!-did-you-see-that moments than you’ll know what to do with. And all of them will be streaming LIVE on phone, tablet and connected TV devices via Peaco*ck, NBCOlympics.com, the NBC app and the NBC Olympics app.

How to stream the Olympics on Peaco*ck: After subscribing and logging in, either go to Peaco*ckTV.com/Olympics in your web browser or download the Peaco*ck app and navigate to the Olympics section.

How to stream the Olympics on NBC Olympics digital platforms: Users can also authenticate with their cable subscription, which allows them to watch live streams of every Olympic event on NBCOlympics.com, NBC.com, the NBC app or the NBC Olympics app. All streams can be viewed in your web browser or on your phone, tablet or connected TV device.

Cable, satellite or even classic over-the-air audiences will be able to easily find Olympic programming on TV. On each day of the Olympics NBC will have, at minimum, nine hours of live event coverage starting each morning and continuing on through the afternoon.

In the evening, come back to NBC for Primetime in Paris, when the raw emotion of the Olympics will be enhanced through a mix of exhilarating competition, up-close and intimate Olympic moments and unprecedented behind-the-scenes access to the athletes and their families. Coverage continues after local news with the late night show, hosted by NBC sportscaster Maria Taylor, who will present a fresh look at the day's events from various hot spots around Paris.

Check your local listings for start times.

The talent roster for NBCUniversal's Olympics coverage is packed with over 150 names that include notable NBC commentators, Olympians and some of your favorite celebrities, who will make appearances across all of NBCUniversal's platforms, including NBC, Peaco*ck, USA Network, CNBC, E!, GOLF Channel, Telemundo, Universo and all of NBC Olympics' digital platforms.

Sunday Night Football commentator Mike Tirico is back for his fifth Olympics, hosting the primetime show and both the Opening and Closing Ceremonies. At the Opening Ceremony, Tirico will be joined by singer and TV personality Kelly Clarkson, football great Peyton Manning and TODAY Show hosts Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb. Tirico and Jimmy Fallon will host the Closing Ceremony with help from Terry Gannon, Tara Lipinksi and Johnny Weir, the iconic voices behind NBC's figure skating coverage.

Snoop Dogg, Leslie Jones, Steve Kornacki, Alex Cooper, Kevin Hart, Kenan Thompson, Scott Hanson and Michael Phelps are just a few of the other names set to appear on NBC and Peaco*ck at various points throughout the Paris Olympics.

For a complete list of the talents assisting NBC's coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympics, click here.

Gold Zone, a new, all-inclusive program hosted by NFL RedZone's Scott Hanson, will stream live on Peaco*ck from 7a - 5p ET every day of the 2024 Paris Olympics starting on Saturday, July 27.

Like NFL RedZone, Gold Zone will feature comprehensive whip-around coverage of the best and most compelling moments happening in any sport at any time — even when there are up to 40 events happening at once — at the hands of Hanson, fellow RedZone host Andrew Siciliano and American Ninja Warrior commentators Matt Iseman and Jac Collinsworth.

Paris Extra 1 and Paris Extra 2 will be 24/7 during the Olympics, and are available on Peaco*ck, NBCOlympics.com, NBC.com, NBC app, NBC Sports app, Comcast, Cox, DirecTV/DirecTV Stream, Dish/Sling, Fubo, Hulu Live, Verizon, YouTube TV and select select satellite networks. Check your local listings for specific channel numbers.

Paris Extra 1 is a team sports-focused channel that will feature 24/7 content from basketball, handball, water polo, field hockey, and more.

Paris Extra 2 features combat- and racket-based sports like judo, taekwondo, badminton, table tennis, and more.

Simone Biles' signature Yurchenko double pike vault. Noah Lyles' record-breaking dashes in the 200m. Katie Ledecky's unbeatable leads in the pool. The 2024 Paris Olympics are bound to be some of the most memorable yet.

Whether you're looking to relive some of the competition's best performances, watch exclusive athlete interviews and features, or catch up on the viral moments happening in Paris, you can find them here.

For the first time, the world-famous podcaster and host of 'Call Her Daddy' will be presenting live, interactive watch parties for some of the Paris Olympics' most highly-anticipated events on Watch with Alex Cooper. Cooper and a series of special guests will offer their takes on Team USA's soccer, gymnastics and basketball competitions straight from Paris while fielding questions submitted by fans on social media.

Watch with Alex Cooper will stream on Peaco*ck, as well as all NBC Olympics streaming platforms.

Comedian Kevin Hart is back for another round of hilarious Olympic commentary for the 2024 Paris Olympics, and this time he'll be joined in his quips by Kenan Thompson.

Olympic Highlights with Kevin Hart and Kenan Thompson will span eight episodes of comedic observations and exclusive interviews, with two or three episodes releasing weekly on Peaco*ck between July 26 and August 11. All episodes will also be available on NBCOlympics.com and all NBC Olympics streaming platforms.

The Olympics are a communal event. Hundreds of nations fill the Olympic Village to create a melting pot unlike any other for a short, two-week timespan.

Come be a part of our Olympic community online and share your thoughts on all the most magnificent moments of the Games in Paris. On platforms like YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X (formerly known as Twitter), you’ll enjoy all of the best competition highlights and visually-stunning images caught by our cameras in Paris.

X will also feature exclusive original live content, with interactive engagement to get fans talking.

Snapchat users will also find immersive custom Olympic stories posted each day along with some experimental content delivered by a team of Snap Stars embedded in and around the Olympic venues in Paris. And you better believe there will be some sweet Olympic-themed AR ready to be used by you, the fan, to express your Olympic fanaticism.