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The 2024 Paris Olympics are truly primetime television; where else can you see top athletes like Simone Biles, LeBron James, and Katie Ledecky all compete within the span of only a few hours? But as grand as the Olympic Games may be, they’re also notoriously difficult to watch — even for the most dedicated fans.

With 45 different sports, 206 teams, and thousands of athletes competing for gold, it’s impossible to catch every event in real time, not to mention the struggle of tuning into the Games across varying time zones.

To simplify your viewing experience and ensure you don’t miss a moment of the action, we created a guide on how to watch the Olympics — even if you don’t have cable. While NBC is the destination for all US coverage, viewers also have the option to stream the 2024 Summer Olympics and watch the Games on their own time. Here’s what to know:

When Are the 2024 Paris Olympics?

The 2024 Summer Olympics are underway in Paris now. The Games officially kicked off on Friday, July 26, 2024 — with an opening ceremony that included live performances from Lady Gaga and Céline Dion — and are set to conclude on Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024.

How to Watch the 2024 Paris Olympics

You can watch the 2024 Paris Olympics with Peacock; the platform will stream every event live and will also offer on-demand options for users to rewatch different competitions from the Games. Simply sign up for a Peacock subscription ($8 per month) — which costs $8 per month or $80 per year — and you’ll not only have full access to the 2024 Olympic Games, but will also be able to create your own preferred watch schedule with the help of the streamer’s interactive Olympics feature.

With Gold Zone, users can enjoy highlight recaps from each competition and have the option to jump between different events. Peacock also offers a multifunctionality view, allowing users to watch up to four competitions simultaneously, that way they don’t miss a moment of the action.

For the full 2024 Paris Olympics schedule, visit NBCOlympics.com. And follow PS’s Olympics coverage to read exclusive interviews with athletes like Katie Ledecky, Sara Hughes, and Coco Gauff; explainers on the benefits of the cardboard beds Olympians are sleeping on and why swimmers wear winter coats before races; and a shopping guide with the best Team USA merch including Skims.