2024 Paris Olympics: Everything You Need to Know2024 Paris Olympics: Everything You Need to Know When Do the Games Begin? The 2024 Olympic Games commenced on Wednesday, July 24th, with several events. Opening Ceremony: The grand opening ceremony is scheduled for Friday, July 26th, at 1 p.m. Central Time. Time Difference: Be aware of the time difference between the US and France, as it may impact live viewing. Live Streaming and Broadcasts: Live: For live event coverage and streaming, visit the official Olympic website or NBC sports networks. Primetime Broadcasts: NBC will broadcast the Olympic Games in primetime for those unable to watch live. Gymnastics Events: Gymnastics competitions kick off on July 27th, with the first medals awarded on July 29th. First Medals: Medals are expected to be awarded as early as July 27th in sports like diving, swimming, and skateboarding. Closing Ceremony: The Games will conclude with the closing ceremony on Sunday, August 11th. Team USA: Athletes to Watch: Team USA boasts a star-studded roster, including: * Katie Ledecky * Simone Biles * LeBron James Chicago and Illinois Athletes: Several athletes from the Chicago and Illinois area will represent Team USA in Paris.
The 2024 Olympic Games in Paris have officially begun.
The competition began on Wednesday and a historic opening ceremony heralded the Games Friday. Some of America’s biggest stars will make their debuts in Paris in the coming days.
In Paris, new events make their debut, medals are won (dozens of medals are awarded in 48 hours for one weekend) and world records are set.
While the time difference between the US and France may mean you can’t always watch the action live, you can still watch the biggest moments – on TV, via streaming, or during primetime broadcasts.
LIVE: Here’s how to watch and stream the events live, along with the full Olympic Games schedule.
When do the Olympic Games start?
The Olympic Games began on Wednesday with several events, two days before the opening ceremony.
The competition will continue on Thursday and Friday leading up to the ceremony.
When is the opening ceremony?
The opening ceremony for the 2024 Paris Olympics begins Friday at 1 p.m. CT. Here’s how to watch.
The broadcast begins on NBC 5 at 12:30 p.m. CT and the full program will be rebroadcast in primetime starting at 6:30 p.m. for those who missed it.
When do gymnastics classes start?
Gymnastics is probably one of the most popular events at the Summer Olympics and takes place at the start of the Games this year.
The competition starts already on July 27th and the first medals will be awarded on July 29th.
When will the first medals be awarded?
The first medals are expected to be awarded on July 27 in sports such as diving, swimming, skateboarding and more.
A complete overview of the events can be found here.
When do the Olympic Games end?
The games will begin on July 24. The Games will end with the closing ceremony on August 11.
Shortly afterwards, the Paralympic Games are scheduled to take place from August 28 to September 8.
Team USA: Who to Watch
Team USA is made up of big stars who are out for gold.
In addition to big names like Katie Ledecky, Simone Biles, LeBron James and more, a number of athletes from the Chicago and Illinois areas are also ready to go for gold.
Below is a complete list of all Team USA athletes who have qualified to compete in Paris.
