The wait is over: The Olympics is here.
The world's greatest athletes are set to descend upon Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics. The Opening Ceremony signals the beginning of the Games, slated for Friday, July 26.
The event will take place on the Seine River and the Trocadero, adding a unique twist to the Paris Olympics. For the first time, the Opening Ceremony will not begin in a stadium, with athletes instead parading through Paris on the Seine.
Athletes will traverse the city on a 3.7-mile-long route, with the entire ceremony expected to last at least three hours.
Simone Biles, Katie Ledecky, LeBron James, Sha'Carri Richardson, Novak Djokovic, and Rory McIlroy are among the most famous athletes primed for Paris.
Here is everything that you need to know about watching the Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Olympics.
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Where to watch Olympics opening ceremony: TV channel, live stream
- TV channel: NBC
- Live stream: Fubo
The Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics will air live on NBC. Mike Tirico will host the ceremony alongside Kelly Clarkson, Peyton Manning, Maria Taylor, Savannah Guthrie, and Hoda Kotb.
The event can also be streamed on Fubo, which offers a free trial, so you can try before you buy.
Olympics Opening Ceremony schedule 2024
A complete TV schedule is included below.
| Event | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Opening Ceremony Preview | 12 p.m. | NBC, Fubo |
| Opening Ceremony | 1:30 p.m. | NBC, Fubo |
| Opening Ceremony* | 7:30 p.m. | NBC, Fubo |
*Encore Presentation
What time does the Opening Ceremony start?
- Date: Friday, July 26
- Time: 1:30 p.m.
NBC's coverage of the 2024 Opening Ceremony begins with its preview show at 12 p.m. ET on Friday, July 26. The actual Opening Ceremony begins at 1:30 p.m. ET.
NBC's encore presentation of the Opening Ceremony is scheduled for primetime, beginning at 7:30 p.m. ET.
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