The 2024 Summer Olympics, scheduled from July 26 to August 11 in Paris, France, promise to be this year's sporting pinnacle. For comprehensive broadcast times, a complete competition schedule, and other useful information about the Games, Livesportsontv.com is your go-to source. Use our Olympics guide to navigate through all the upcoming competitions and find detailed information on which channels and streaming services will broadcast live. The TV schedule is continuously updated to provide minute-by-minute broadcasting information for each of the Games' numerous sporting disciplines.
2024 Summer Olympics
- Dates: July 26 - August 11
- Location: Paris, France
- TV- & Streaming Rights: NBC and Peacock
- Number of Participating Nations: 206
- Number of Sports: 32
- Number of Athletes: 10 500 (Maximum)
The 2024 Summer Olympics, marking the 33rd edition, will be held in Paris, France. This will be the third time Paris has hosted the Summer Olympics, following the 1900 and 1924 Games. The opening ceremony on July 26 will be available live through NBC and Peacock. The bearer of the US flag for the opening ceremony has not yet been officially announced, but it's certainly a detail to watch for as the Games' opening approaches.
A total of 206 nations will participate in the 2024 Summer Olympics, including all member nations of the International Olympic Committee. Additionally, there will be a neutral representation for athletes who lack national participation. From the US, almost 400 athletes are expected to compete in Paris, while France, as the host nation, will have the largest contingent with 434 athletes, followed by Australia (305), and China (244).
US TV & Streaming Rights for the 2024 Olympics
In the United States, NBC and Peacock hold the exclusive TV and streaming rights to the 2024 Olympics. They will provide live coverage of all competitions and disciplines, ensuring a high-quality production for this major sporting event. While we can only speculate about the specific details of NBC's Olympics coverage, we can expect a large-scale production featuring top experts and commentators.
Potential candidates to lead the broadcasts include renowned personalities who have previously covered major sporting events. While NBC is yet to announce their full line-up of announcers and commentators, an exciting addition to their broadcast team for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris has already been dropped: the world-renowned entertainer, Snoop Dogg. Starting July 26, 2024, Snoop Dogg will be a regular correspondent on the Olympic Primetime Show, broadcast on NBC and Peacock. He'll be joining forces with NBC Olympics host Mike Tirico, offering viewers in the United States a fresh perspective on the events unfolding in Paris.
Regardless of whether you choose to watch the Olympics on TV or via streaming, Livesportsontv.com offers the most accurate broadcasting information. Use our schedule to find out which channel broadcasts each competition, minute by minute. Remember, you can also download the Livesportsontv app on your mobile device for even quicker access to the entire Olympics program.
Team USA Trials Ahead of the Olympic Games
As anticipation builds for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics, Team USA is preparing with the Olympic Trials in several sports. These trials, including marathon, wrestling, swimming, diving, track and field, and artistic gymnastics, are crucial for selecting the athletes who will represent the United States. Key athletes in each sport are set to showcase their skills, with each trial being a mini-event of its own. NBC and Peacock will provide extensive coverage of these trials and the Olympics, offering live streams, on-demand content, athlete spotlights, and behind-the-scenes insights. This comprehensive broadcast aims to bring the excitement of the Olympics and the journey of Team USA athletes right into the homes of viewers.
Sports at the 2024 Olympics
Over the course of just over three weeks, 32 sports will be featured, encompassing 48 disciplines and 329 events. For sports enthusiasts of all kinds, this means an exciting time in front of the TV screen.
Complete List of Olympic Sports:
Athletics, Archery, Badminton, Baseball/Softball, Basketball, Table Tennis, Boxing, Breakdancing, Wrestling, Archery, Cycling, Soccer, Athletics, Fencing, Golf, Gymnastics, Handball, Judo, Canoeing, Karate, Climbing, Synchronized Swimming, Field Hockey, Modern Pentathlon, Equestrian, Rowing, Rugby, Sailing, Diving, Swimming, Skateboarding, Shooting, Surfing, Taekwondo, Tennis, Triathlon, Weightlifting, Volleyball, Watersports
Changes for the 2024 Olympics Compared to the 2021 Olympics
The 2024 Summer Olympics will feature several changes in the competition program compared to previous Games. In athletics, the men's 50 km walk is replaced with a mixed-team event. In canoeing, several adjustments are made, including the removal of the men's and women's K-1 200 m kayak singles. The men's K-2 1000 m kayak doubles are replaced with K-2 500 m, and the men's C-2 1000 m canoe doubles are replaced with C-2 500 m. New extreme canoe slalom events are introduced for both men and women.
In sailing, new kiteboarding competitions are added for both men and women, the Finn class for men is removed, and the men's and women's 470 classes (two-person dinghy) are replaced with a mixed class. In shooting, the mixed team trap event is replaced with a mixed team skeet event.