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2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony: Start time, TV channel, date, live stream, key athletes and events

The 2024 Olympic Games begin July 26 and will be televised on NBC through Aug. 11

It's the time once again. It's time for the best athletes in the world to come together and crown champions in their various sports. The 2024 Olympic Games are set to begin this week in Paris as the world descends upon France. While there will be some qualifying events taking place earlier in the week, things officially kick off on Friday with the Opening Ceremony.

The Opening Ceremony is scheduled for Friday and feature several firsts, including being the first ceremony to be held outside of a stadium, as well as a parade of athletes held on the Seine River with boats for each national delegation. The boats will travel along a 3.7-mile stretch, passing by many iconic Parisian landmarks along the way. The ceremony will conclude with remarks from French President Emmanuel Macron.

Expect another gold-filled summer for the Americans as Team USA will be represented in just about every event over the course of the Games. Some of the biggest stars are back, including gymnast Simone Biles, decorated swimmers Katie Ledecky and Caleb Dressel, as well as track athletes Noah Lyles and Sha'carri Richardson. Plus, the men's and women's basketball teams look to extend their dominant runs at the games with more gold.

There will be two flag bearers for the United States when the team takes the boat down the Seine River -- LeBron James and tennis star Coco Gauff. The 2023 US Open champion was stunned by the news when it was revealed to her on Wednesday.

"I never thought in a million years I would have the honour of carrying the American flag for Team USA in the opening ceremony," Gauff said in a statement.

"I could not be more proud to lead my teammates with LeBron as we showcase our dedication and passion on the biggest stage there is."

Here's how to watch the 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony and highlights from the first week of competition.

How to watch the 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony
Time: Noon ET | Date: Friday, July 26
Location: The Seine River and Trocadero -- Paris
TV channel: NBC | Streaming: Peacock, NBCOlympics.com

Week 1 Highlights
All times Eastern. A full schedule of events can be found here.

Saturday, July 27
5x5 Basketball -- Men's Group Phase
Group A: Spain vs. Australia -- 5 a.m.
Group B: Germany vs. Japan -- 7 a.m.
Swimming Heats, 5 a.m.
Women's 100m Butterfly
Women's 400m Freestyle
Men's 100m Breaststroke
Men's 400m Freestyle
Women's 4x100m Freestyle Relay
Men's 4x100m Freestyle Relay
Volleyball: United States vs. Argentina (Prelim. Round, Pool C) -- 3 p.m.

Sunday, July 28
Gymnastics: Women's Qualification (Subdivision 1) -- 3:30 a.m.
5x5 Basketball: United States vs. Serbia (Men's Group Phase, Group C) -- 11:15 a.m.
Beach Volleyball: United States vs. Czech Republic (Women's Prelim. Phase) -- 4 p.m.
Football: United States vs. Germany (Women's Group B, #9) -- 3 p.m.

Monday, July 29
Beach Volleyball: United States vs. France (Men's Prelim. Phase, Pool F) -- 10 a.m.
Swimming Finals:
Women's 400m Individual Medley -- 2:30 p.m.
Men's 200m Freestyle -- 2:40 p.m.
5x5 Basketball: United States vs. Japan (Women's Group Phase, Group C) -- 3 p.m.

Tuesday, July 30
5x5 Basketball: Spain vs. Greece (Men's Group Phase, Group A) -- 5 a.m.
Swimming Heats -- 5 a.m.
Men's 200m Butterfly
Men's 100m Freestyle
Women's 1500m Freestyle
Women's 100m Freestyle
Men's 200m Breaststroke
Men's 4x200m Freestyle Relay
3x3 Basketball: United States vs. Germany (Women's Pool Round) -- 11:30 a.m.
Swimming: Men's 4x200m Freestyle Relay Final -- 4:01 p.m.

Wednesday, July 31
Swimming Heats -- 5 a.m.
Women's 200m Backstroke
Men's 200m Backstroke
Women's 200m Butterfly
Beach Volleyball: United States vs. France (Women's Prelim. Phase, Pool C) -- 9 a.m.
Football: United States vs. Australia (Women's Group B, #15) -- 1 p.m.
Swimming Finals
Women's 100m Freestyle Final -- 2:30 p.m.
Men's 200m Butterfly Final -- 2:36 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 1
3x3 Basketball: United States vs. Australia (Women's Pool Round) -- 7 a.m.
Swimming Finals:
Women's 200m Butterfly Final -- 2:30 p.m.
200m Backstroke Final -- 2:37 p.m.
Women's 4x200m Freestyle Relay Final -- 3:49 p.m.
Beach Volleyball: United States vs. China (Women's Prelim. Phase, Pool B) -- 4 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 2
Swimming Heats -- 5 a.m.
Men's 100m Butterfly
Women's 200m Individual Medley
Women's 800m Freestyle
Mixed 4x100m Medley Relay
Track and Field:
Men's 1500m Round 1 -- 5:05 a.m.
Women's 100m Round 1 -- 5:50 a.m.
Women's 5000m Round 1 -- 12:10 p.m.
Women's 800m Round 1 -- 1:45 p.m
Volleyball: United States vs. Japan (Men's Prelim. Round, Group C), 3 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 3
Track and Field:
Men's 100m Preliminary Round -- 4:35 a.m.
Men's 100m Round 1 -- 5:45 a.m.
Women's 4x400m Relay Mixed Final -- 2:55 p.m.
Women's 100m Final -- 3:20 p.m.
Artistic Gymnastics: Men's Pommel Horse Final -- 11:16 a.m.
Swimming: Men's 100m Butterfly Final -- 2:30 p.m.

https://www.cbssports.com/olympics/n...es-and-events/

[KC_Connection]

Originally Posted by BWillie

I think Germany and Canada are the best other two teams. Not Serbia...and obviously not France like some people thought.

Agreed. I think USA will almost certainly win over both but they are the only two teams capable of keeping a game within 10 I think.

[Hoopsdoc]

Originally Posted by redfan

Scottie Scheffler roars back to win gold for the USA!

I know they only play every four years, but should Olympic golf be considered sort of a major? Does a gold medal carry some weight in the sport? All of the best players from around the world play in it so the competition is second to none.

That was a flawless round by Sheffler, helped along by a massive choke job from Rahm.

When I saw Rory choke on 15 I thought yeah this is just like a major.

Sheffler actually teared up on the podium. That was awesome. That tells you all you need to know about what it means to these guys.

[WilliamTheIrish]

Originally Posted by kstater

Did you see the finish of the men's race yesterday?

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Missed everything but the women’s futbol match.

[Shag]

Originally Posted by redfan

Scottie Scheffler roars back to win gold for the USA!

I know they only play every four years, but should Olympic golf be considered sort of a major? Does a gold medal carry some weight in the sport? All of the best players from around the world play in it so the competition is second to none.

That's why it should be some sort of team competition, similar to the Ryder Cup. We see these guys compete against each other all the time, why not lean into the country vs country aspect, and give us something different?

[Mizzou_8541]

Brilliant comeback by Scottie. One of the best, if but the best, golf tournaments this year.

[Mizzou_8541]

Originally Posted by Hoopsdoc

That was a flawless round by Sheffler, helped along by a massive choke job from Rahm.

When I saw Rory choke on 15 I thought yeah this is just like a major.

Sheffler actually teared up on the podium. That was awesome. That tells you all you need to know about what it means to these guys.

Agreed but he was -9 today. Just nails and nerves of steel. The 19 footer on 17 was crazy

[Hoopsdoc]

Originally Posted by Mizzou_8541

Brilliant comeback by Scottie. One of the best, if but the best, golf tournaments this year.

Also props to Fleetwood for keeping it together when both the other guys in his group fell apart.

And yes, that was an amazing tournament. Felt just like a major to me watching.

[Hoopsdoc]

Originally Posted by Mizzou_8541

Agreed but he was -9 today. Just nails and nerves of steel. The 19 footer on 17 was crazy

Rahm was -20 on the back 9. If he pars in from that point, he wins.

It was a great round by Scotty for sure, but he doesn’t win if Rahm doesn’t choke.

[WilliamTheIrish]

1500M in the water. Don’t know how they manage.

[WilliamTheIrish]

400M to go and MY heart is racing!

[Shiver Me Timbers]

Originally Posted by WilliamTheIrish

1500M in the water. Don’t know how they manage.

It amazes me. Finke is an animal
World record
Unreal

[Pablo]

World Record and another GOLD!!

USA USA USA USA

[KC_Connection]

Originally Posted by Hoopsdoc

That was a flawless round by Sheffler, helped along by a massive choke job from Rahm.

When I saw Rory choke on 15 I thought yeah this is just like a major.

Sheffler actually teared up on the podium. That was awesome. That tells you all you need to know about what it means to these guys.

Rahm went 5 over in his last 7 holes and went from a 4 shot lead to out of the medals.

And I thought Rory’s choke a month or so ago was bad. That was incredible all-time stuff from Rahm. Has never been the same since he made the jump to LIV.

[redfan]

That was an incredible swim. Smashed a 12yo WR!!

[dlphg9]

What a beast. That's gotta be a bitch of a race. Almost a ****ing mile of swimming would kill me.