The Paris 2024 Olympic Games are set to redefine the traditional Olympic opening ceremony, promising a bold and innovative spectacle that will captivate audiences worldwide. By moving the ceremony from the stadium to the heart of the City of Light, this event will be a truly unique and unforgettable experience. If you want to know more about about the schedule, the TV channels guide and where yo watch this historic event live, keep scrolling and read this article from top to bottom.
Breaking away from traditional Olympic ceremonies, Paris 2024 aims to create a truly inclusive event. With 80 giant screens and strategically placed speakers throughout the capital city of France, the ceremony will be accessible to a wider audience than ever before. This innovative approach ensures that everyone, from Parisians to global viewers, can be part of this historic moment an placing the athletes at the heart of the event and highlighting them as the true stars of the Olympics throughout the show in an effort to showcase their talents and inspiring the next generation.
When is the Paris 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony?
The Opening Ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics Games will take place on Friday, July 26th, and will last around three and a half hours. It marks the official beginning of two weeks of games, which will culminate in a closing ceremony on Sunday, August 11th.
What time does the Paris 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony start?
Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony will begin at 7:30 pm CEST (6.30pm BST in the United Kingdom / 1:30 pm ET & 10:30 am PT in the United States).
Where is the Paris 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony held?
Instead of the traditional stadium procession, athletes from around the world will embark on a historic journey down the Seine River. This innovative approach allows for a more inclusive and accessible ceremony, with millions expected to line the banks to witness this extraordinary event. The parade will offer a breathtaking backdrop of Paris’ iconic landmarks, making it a truly unforgettable experience for athletes and spectators alike.
Schedule & Parade Route of the Paris 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony
The river parade will follow the course of the Seine, from east to west over 6 kilometres. The parade will depart from the Austerlitz bridge beside the Jardin des Plantes at 7.30 p.m. CET (10.30 a.m. in Los Angeles, 2.30 p.m. in Rio de Janeiro, 6.30 p.m. in London and 8.30 p.m. in Athens) and make its way around the two islands at the centre of the city (the Île Saint Louis and the Île de la Cité) before passing under several bridges and gateways. Athletes on board the parade boats will get glimpses of some of the official Games venues, including Parc Urbain La Concorde, the Esplanade des Invalides, the Grand Palais, and lastly the Iéna bridge where the parade will come to a stop before the ceremony’s finale at the Trocadéro.
How to Watch the Paris 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony Live
All the action from Paris 2024 can be watched via media rights holders (MRHs) on traditional TV and streaming. MRHs include France Télévisions in France, NBC in the United States, SKY NZ in New Zealand, Discovery Eurosport across Europe, Fuji TV/NHK/Nippon TV/TBS/TV Asahi/TV Tokyo in Japan, ARD/ZDF in Germany, the BBC in the United Kingdom, SuperSport in South Africa and Nine in Australia. For more information about where to watch the Olympics live, visit the official page.
