The 2024 Olympics kick off in Paris with an unprecedented Opening Ceremony. Here’s how you can watch it live from home.
🎉 Why It Matters: The Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony marks the first time the event is held outside a stadium, transforming the Seine River into a grand stage. It’s a historic and visually stunning start to the Games.
📺 What’s Happening:
- Live Coverage: NBC will begin its live coverage with a preview show at 12 p.m. ET on July 26. The Opening Ceremony officially starts at 1:30 p.m. ET.
- Prime Time Encore: An enhanced encore presentation will air on NBC at 7:30 p.m. ET.
💻 How to Watch:
- NBC and Peacock: You can watch live on NBC or stream through Peacock. To access Peacock, subscribe and log in at PeacockTV.com or use the Peacock app on your device.
- Cable Subscribers: Those with cable can authenticate their subscription to watch live streams on NBCOlympics.com, NBC.com, the NBC app, or the NBC Olympics app.
- Spanish Coverage: Telemundo will provide Spanish-language coverage starting at 1 p.m. ET.
🌟 The Big Picture:
- Ceremony Details: The event will feature a parade of athletes traveling along the Seine, starting under the Austerlitz Bridge and ending at the Trocadero, near the Eiffel Tower. The ceremony will include traditional elements like the lighting of the Olympic cauldron and opening remarks by French President Emmanuel Macron.
- Hosts and Performers: NBC’s broadcast will be hosted by Mike Tirico, Kelly Clarkson, and Peyton Manning, with additional commentary from Maria Taylor, Savannah Guthrie, and Hoda Kotb. Performers and other detailed artistic elements are still under wraps, promising surprises.
📅 Catch Up Quick:
- The Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony is unique, historic, and free for most spectators along the Seine route. Be sure to tune in to experience this groundbreaking start to the Olympic Games.
For more information, visit NBCOlympics.com or PeacockTV.com.
