The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris will officially commence with the opening ceremony on Friday, July 26, and conclude with the closing ceremony on Sunday, August 11. Although the Games officially start on July 26, preliminary rounds in sports such as soccer, archery, and handball began earlier on July 24.
Opening Ceremony Details:
- Date: July 26
- Time: 7:30 p.m. local time (1:30 p.m. ET / 10:30 a.m. PT)
- Location: Seine River, Paris
- Highlights: Athletes will parade along the Seine River in approximately 94 boats, marking the first time an Olympic opening ceremony has been held outside a stadium.
Closing Ceremony Details:
- Date: August 11
- Time: 2 p.m. ET
- Location: Stade de France
- Highlights: The ceremony will feature a parade of flags and athletes, and victory ceremonies.
Key Event Schedules:
- Artistic Gymnastics: July 27 – August 1, and August 3 – 5
- Rhythmic Gymnastics: August 8 – 10
- Trampoline Gymnastics: August 2
- Soccer (Football): Matches started on July 24 and continue throughout the Games.
Daily Competition Overview:
- July 24: Preliminary rounds for soccer, rugby sevens, archery, and handball.
- July 27 – August 4: Swimming events.
- August 1 – 11: Track and field events, culminating in the marathon on August 11.
Television Coverage:
- Both live and tape-delayed coverage will be available. NBC and Telemundo will provide extensive daily broadcasts, with at least nine hours of coverage each day from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET.
For the complete schedule and more details on individual events, you can refer to the official Olympics website or broadcaster channels.
