2024 paris olympics – Don’t want to pay for Peacock or Hulu with Live TV? Here’s how you can access free streaming services from abroad and a rundown of today’s top events.
The Summer Olympics have begun, and you don’t need to be in Paris to catch all the action.
Media companies worldwide pay hefty sums for the rights to broadcast the Games. In the US, NBC holds these rights, so you’ll need Peacock or a live TV streaming service with NBC access. However, if you prefer not to subscribe to another streaming service, a VPN can help you access some free options from around the globe.
Here’s all the information you need to watch the Paris Olympics online for free.
How Long Do the Paris Olympics 2024 Last?
The Paris Olympics were officially declared open during the Opening Ceremony on July 26. The Closing Ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, August 11, at 3 p.m. ET.
How to Stream the 2024 Paris Olympics for Free
In the US, you can watch all the Olympic action live on channels like NBC, USA, and MSNBC. If you’ve cut the cable cord, you can catch the Games on NBC’s streaming service Peacock, with subscriptions starting at $7.99 a month.
But if you want to stream the Olympics without spending any money, there are options for that too. The BBC iPlayer and several other platforms are streaming Paris 2024 for free.
- Australia: 9Now – FREE (Whole event)
- UK: BBC iPlayer – FREE (more than 250 hours of live coverage)
- Canada: CBC Gem – FREE (Whole event on multiple platforms, app only)
- The Netherlands: NOS – FREE (more than 200 hours of live coverage)
- France: France TV – FREE (200 hours of live coverage)
- Germany: ARD/ZDF – FREE (Shared live coverage)
- Italy: RAI – FREE (200 hours of live coverage)
- Belgium: RTBF (200 hours of live coverage)
These platforms are geo-restricted to their respective countries, so accessing them from elsewhere requires a virtual private network (VPN) like ExpressVPN, which PCMag rated best for global location spoofing. VPN services can help you unlock geo-restricted content by masking your IP address and connecting you to a secure server in your chosen location.
Step-by-Step Guide to Watching the Summer Olympics for Free Online
We’ll use 9Now in Australia as an example.
- Sign up for a streaming-friendly VPN.
- Download the VPN app on your device (PC or smartphone).
- Launch the app and pick a server in the country of your chosen platform (Australia, in this case).
- After establishing a connection, visit your preferred website (9Now) and start streaming the Paris Olympics.
Note: If the website asks for access to your location, make sure to hit disallow. If the site requires sign-up, enter a local postal code. Use browser translation services for easier navigation.
Team USA Olympic Schedule for August 5: Must-Watch Events
Now that you know how to watch, here’s a list of Team USA events you shouldn’t miss today.
Track and Field
- Men’s 200m Heats, 1:55 p.m. ET
- Women’s 200m Semifinals, 2:45 p.m. ET
- Men’s Pole Vault Final, 1:00 p.m. ET
- Women’s Discus Final, 2:30 p.m. ET
- Women’s 5000m Final, 3:15 p.m. ET
- Women’s 800m Final, 3:47 p.m. ET
After yesterday’s thrilling men’s 100m final, which saw USA’s Noah Lyles win by a margin of just 0.005 seconds, the focus now shifts to more exciting track and field events lined up for today.
Noah Lyles returns to compete in the men’s 200m heats, while Gabby Thomas runs in the women’s 200m semifinal. Both athletes are expected to deliver strong performances.
In the medal events, Team USA has several athletes vying for glory today. Valarie Allman will defend her title in the women’s discus throw, Sam Kendricks aims for his second Olympic medal in the men’s pole vault, and Juliette Whittaker seeks her first podium finish in the women’s 800m.
3×3 Basketball
- Women’s SF: Spain vs. USA, 11:30 a.m. ET
- Women’s Bronze/Gold Medal Game, 3:00/4:00 p.m. ET
In 3×3 basketball, while the US men’s team crashed out in the group stage, the women’s team progressed to the semifinals.
After beating China (21-13) in the quarters, the team of Cierra Burdick, Hailey Van Lith, Rhyne Howard, and Dearica Hamby faces Spain in the semis today. If they win, they’ll defend their title against either Germany or Canada in the final at 4:00 p.m. ET.
Volleyball
- Men’s QF: USA vs. Brazil, 3:00 p.m. ET
Team USA faces Brazil in the men’s volleyball quarterfinal today. After a disappointing 10th-place finish at Tokyo 2020, a semifinal spot at Paris 2024 would mark significant progress and rekindle medal hopes.
Standing between the US and their medal ambitions is a strong Brazilian side aiming for back-to-back semifinal appearances. This exciting match starts at 3:00 p.m. ET.
Note: Timings are subject to change depending on the events’ progress.
Team USA will participate in several other notable events today. Check the full schedule for more details.