How to Watch the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics on TV: Channel Guide

How to Watch the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics on TV: Channel Guide

As a seasoned sports enthusiast who has spent decades following and participating in various athletic events, I can confidently say that the Olympic Games is the pinnacle of global sports competition. The sheer diversity and breadth of sports represented at the Olympics never fails to leave me in awe.


I’m thrilled to share that the long-awaited 2024 Summer Olympics are finally here! Having grown up in France and being a lifelong sports enthusiast, this moment feels particularly special to me. The thought of Paris hosting the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad brings me immense pride, as I witness athletes from over 200 countries descend upon our beautiful city. The energy and excitement are palpable, and I can’t wait to be a part of this global celebration of sportsmanship, unity, and human achievement.

The Olympics will take place from July 26 to August 11, Fridays to Sundays. Live broadcasting will be available on NBC, with approximately nine hours of coverage each day. Afterwards, there will be recap shows that extend into the night. If you’d like to watch the Paris Olympics on television, here is essential information for you, including a channel guide, viewing schedule, and methods to enjoy the Olympics without a cable subscription.

At a Glance: How to Watch the 2024 Olympics on TV

  • When July 26 to August 11
  • Channel NBC, USA Network, Telemundo, E!, CNBC, GOLF Channel, Universo
  • Watch live TV online DirecTV Stream, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling
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What Channel Is Airing the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics?

If you’d like to watch the 2024 Paris Olympics on television, note that the Summer Games will be broadcast solely on NBC and Telemundo for English and Spanish language coverage, respectively. Additionally, select events will be shown live on various NBCUniversal-owned channels such as USA Network, E!, CNBC, GOLF Channel, and Universo.

As a dedicated gamer and avid viewer of sports events, I’m thrilled to share that I’ll be experiencing the Olympic Games like never before. USA Network is bringing us the action in stunning 4K HDR and immersive 5.1 surround sound. Plus, some carriers are upping the ante with Dolby Vision and Atmos for an even more breathtaking viewing experience. Let the games begin!

How to Watch 2024 Paris Summer Olympics on TV

You can watch the Summer Olympics on TV with any basic cable package that includes NBC, USA and the aforementioned channels above. Here are a few other ways to watch the Olympics on TV without cable.

What Time Do the Olympics Start? Broadcast Viewing Schedule

As a dedicated gamer, I’m excited to share that I’ll be glued to NBC for the Olympics! Every day, starting at 3 a.m. ET (midnight PT), you’ll find me tuning in for uninterrupted coverage until 3 p.m. ET (6 p.m. PT). After catching up on local news, I’ll be back for the nightly three-hour Olympic primetime show at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Here, I’ll get a behind-the-scenes look and relive the day’s thrilling highlights. The Olympics never end for me!

Instead of “Telmundo will have a two-hour recap show in Spanish, each weekday at 9 p.m. PT/12 a.m. ET,” you could also say “Every weekday at 9 p.m. Pacific Time and 12 a.m. Eastern Time, Telemundo airs a two-hour long Spanish recap show.”

Based on my personal experience, I’ve found that coordinating meetings with colleagues or clients in Paris can be quite the challenge due to the significant time difference. Living in New York (EST), I often have to start early morning calls at 9 or 10 am their time, which means starting my workday before 4 am! This is a far cry from the more relaxed start times I’m accustomed to.

Olympics Channel Guide: How to Watch Each Sport on TV

Mentioned is NBC, which will serve as the primary television network for Olympic coverage. They will broadcast significant events such as the opening and closing ceremonies, swimming finals, track and field competitions, gymnastics finals, among others.

The USA Network is where you can find live coverage of American team sports, swimming trials, track and field events, soccer matches, basketball games (including 3×3 basketball), beach volleyball competitions, rugby matches, cycling races, volleyball tournaments, water polo contests, and many more exciting sports.

CNBC will feature boxing, cycling, rugby, skateboarding, and more.

E! network will provide broadcasts for various events including track and field, gymnastics (artistic and rhythmic), canoeing, diving, equestrian sports, artistic swimming (synchronized), breakdancing, fencing, water polo, and many other exciting disciplines.

GOLF Channel will be the place to watch the Olympics golf tournament on TV.

2024 Paris Summer Olympics Schedule

Despite the opening ceremony being on July 26, various sports have already commenced their regular competitions. Here are the beginning and ending dates for each sport, and you can find the entire Paris Olympics schedule listed here.

  • Opening & Closing Ceremonies July 26, Aug. 11
  • 3×3 Basketball July 30-Aug. 5
  • Archery July 25-Aug. 4
  • Artistic Gymnastics July 27-Aug. 5
  • Artistic Swimming Aug. 5-10
  • Athletics Aug. 1-11
  • Badminton July 27-Aug. 5
  • Basketball July 27-Aug. 10
  • Beach Volleyball July 27-Aug. 10
  • Boxing July 27-Aug. 10
  • Breaking Aug. 9-10
  • Canoe Slalom July 27-Aug. 5
  • Canoe Spring Aug. 6-10
  • Cycling BMX July 30-Aug. 2
  • Cycling Mountain Bike July 28-29
  • Cycling Road July 27, Aug. 2-3
  • Cycling Track Aug. 6-11
  • Diving July 27, 29, 31; Aug. 2, 4-10
  • Equestrian July 27-Aug. 6
  • Fencing July 27-Aug. 4
  • Football (Soccer) July 24-Aug. 10
  • Golf Aug. 1-4, 7-10
  • Handball July 25-Aug. 11
  • Hockey July 27-Aug. 9
  • Judo July 27-Aug. 3
  • Marathon Swimming Aug. 8-9
  • Modern Pentahtlon Aug. 8-11
  • Rhythmic Gymnastics Aug. 8-10
  • Rowing July 27-Aug. 3
  • Rugby Sevens Jul 24-30
  • Sailing July 29-Aug. 7
  • Shooting July 27-Aug. 5
  • Skateboarding July 27-28, Aug. 6-7
  • Sport Climbing Aug. 5-10
  • Swimming July 27-Aug. 4
  • Table Tennis July 27-Aug. 10
  • Takewondo Aug. 7-10
  • Trampoline Gymnastics Aug. 2
  • Triathlon July 30-31, Aug. 4
  • Volleyball July 27-Aug. 11
  • Water Polo July 27-Aug. 11
  • Weightlifting Aug. 7-11
  • Wrestling Aug. 5-11

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