How to watch the Olympics opening ceremony

As a lifelong fan of the Olympics, I can hardly contain my excitement as the 2024 Games are set to begin in Paris today! I remember the thrill and anticipation of past Olympic opening ceremonies and I don’t want to miss a moment of this year’s celebration.


Wondering how to watch the Olympics opening ceremony, with the event due to officially start in Paris today (July 26)?

As a dedicated gamer, I want to share with you some exciting news! You won’t want to miss out on all the action and festivities happening at the stadium. So, I’ll keep you informed every step of the way.

What time does the 2024 Olympics opening ceremony start?

The starting time for the ceremony is approximately between 6:30 and 7 pm British Summer Time (BST) on Friday, July 26, in Paris. This comes after the Olympic torch has arrived at the Eiffel Tower.

Before the big sports event returns on live television, viewers can look forward to early coverage filled with exciting commentary.

How to watch the Olympics opening ceremony

For those in the UK wanting to catch the opening ceremony, it will be broadcast on BBC One and available for streaming on BBC iPlayer.

The show will be hosted by Clare Balding, with coverage broadcast from the River Seine.

The broadcast begins at 5:45 pm in British Summer Time, running until 10 pm. Afterwards, tune in for the “BBC News at Ten”.

Discovery is the streaming home of the Games 2024, with a special Olympics package on offer.

Until the end of 2024, Discovery+ provides access to all Team GB moments and live streams of each event for a monthly fee of only £3.99.

This will automatically renew to £6.99 per month from 2025, unless cancelled.

If you truly love sports, we highly recommend TNT Sports with Discovery+ Premium as one of the top-notch streaming services.

You can enjoy a wide range of sports events for just £30.99 every month. This subscription grants you access to various competitions throughout the year such as UEFA Champions League and Europa League football matches, live rugby and cricket games, NBA basketball, motorsports, WWE, and UFC events.

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The BBC will also air more than 250 hours’ worth of Olympics coverage for free.

How to watch the Olympics opening ceremony

What happens at the 2024 Olympics opening ceremony?

In an unprecedented move for the Olympics, the grandest stadium in the country, Stade de France, will serve as the host venue for the 2024 Games. Yet, unlike previous editions, the opening ceremony won’t be held inside the stadium itself.

Rather than going through formalities, we’ll present several iconic Paris sites as competition venues during the sports event.

During the Olympics opening ceremony in Paris, the participating nations will make their entrance in a unique way: by parading on boats through the city’s waterways. Approximately 100 boats are expected to take part, carrying around 10,000 athletes and important guests.

The celebratory event will close at the Trocadero, next to the iconic image of the Eiffel Tower.

How to watch the Olympics opening ceremony

Who is performing at the 2024 Olympics opening ceremony?

Based on my experience working in the entertainment industry, I can tell you that keeping the identities of performing artists and special guests a secret before an awards ceremony is quite common. It adds an element of excitement and suspense for both the audience and the nominees. Personally, I’ve seen firsthand how this can create a buzz around the event and generate more media coverage and public interest. It’s all part of the show business magic!

Snoop Dogg is confirmed to join us. He’s one of the esteemed bearers, responsible for carrying the Olympic flame during its last leg of the journey.

In a noteworthy collaboration, the renowned hip-hop artist and music producer teams up with French actors Laetitia Casta and MC Solaar. Together, they carry the symbolic torch through the streets of Saint-Denis (as reported in The Independent).

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