Olympics

How to watch the Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics

The Opening Ceremony for the 2024 Paris Olympics will be held on Friday The U.S. delegation is led by LeBron James and Coco Gauff, both of whom will be flag bearers

When can fans watch James and Gauff kick off the Summer Olympics?

Time

The opening ceremony will be held outside of a stadium for the first time in the history of the Summer Olympics. The ceremony begins at 12:30 a.m. on Friday and will encore around 6:30 p.m. CT for fans unable to catch the live broadcast.

Streaming

NBC will broadcast the event, which can streamed on the Peacock, NBC and NBC Olympic apps.

Location

The procession will start at Austerlitz Bridge, after passing noteworthy French landmarks such as the Louvre, and end near the Eiffel Tower where French President Emmanuel Macron will give a speech before the Olympic torch is lit.

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Lawrence Dow is a digital sports reporter from Philadelphia. He graduated with a master’s degree in journalism from USC. He’s passionate about movies and is always looking for a great book. He covers the Texas Rangers and other sports.
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