Your Guide To The Paris 2024 Olympics: Event Schedules And Highlights

Wednesday's Highlights On Wednesday, athletes will compete in 25 different sports, with gold medals being awarded in 10 of them: artistic gymnastics, canoe slalom, BMX freestyle, diving, fencing, judo, rowing, shooting, swimming, and triathlon. The women's and men's triathlon events occurred after last-minute water quality tests deemed the river suitable for swimming.

Opening Ceremony Recap: The Olympics officially commenced in Paris on Friday, July 26, and will continue until Sunday, August 11. Some team events, however, started as early as July 24. The opening ceremony, held along the Seine River, departed from the traditional stadium setting. This unique event saw athletes parading on boats, beginning at 7:30 p.m. local time (1:30 p.m. ET in the U.S. and 10:30 a.m. on the West Coast). Despite heavy rain, the festivities continued, featuring a dazzling light show at the Eiffel Tower and performances by Lady Gaga and Celine Dion.

Athlete and Dignitary Attendance Approximately 10,500 athletes from 206 National Olympic Committees are participating in the Games. The opening ceremony was also attended by around 120 heads of state, dignitaries including U.S. First Lady Jill Biden, royals, and other global leaders.

Closing Ceremony Details The closing ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, August 11, at the Stade de France, starting at 2 p.m. ET. It will include a parade of flags, athletes, and various victory ceremonies, lasting about three hours, similar to the Tokyo Games.

Gymnastics Schedule Artistic gymnastics events will be held from July 27 to August 1 and from August 3 to 5. Rhythmic gymnastics, a female-only event, will take place from August 8-10, showcasing different skills and equipment. Women's artistic gymnastics includes beam, vault, uneven bars, and floor exercise, while men's artistic gymnastics features eight events across six apparatuses. Rhythmic gymnastics involves individual and group competitions, emphasizing skill, flexibility, and musicality with balls, hoops, clubs, and ribbons. Trampoline gymnastics events are on August 2, starting with women's qualifications and finals, followed by men's events later that day.

Football (Soccer) at the Olympics Listed as football on the Olympic schedule, the sport started before the official opening ceremony due to the number of matches. Games are scheduled throughout the event, with detailed listings and results available online.

Olympics Overview and Daily Schedule The competitions began on July 24 with preliminary archery, soccer, handball, and rugby rounds. Swimming events will run from July 27 to August 4, while track and field events span from July 1 to August 11. The marathon traditionally closes the athletic events.

Wednesday, July 31

3x3 Basketball
Archery
Artistic Gymnastics
Badminton
Basketball
Beach Volleyball
Boxing
Canoe Slalom
Cycling BMX Freestyle
Diving
Equestrian
Fencing
Football (soccer)
Handball
Hockey
Judo
Rowing
Sailing
Shooting
Surfing
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Triathlon
Volleyball
Water Polo

Thursday, August 1

3x3 Basketball
Archery
Artistic Gymnastics
Athletics
Badminton
Basketball
Beach Volleyball
Boxing
Canoe Slalom
Cycling BMX Racing
Equestrian
Fencing
Golf
Handball
Hockey
Judo
Rowing
Sailing
Shooting
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Volleyball
Water Polo

Friday, August 2

3x3 Basketball
Archery
Athletics
Badminton
Basketball
Beach Volleyball
Boxing
Canoe Slalom
Cycling BMX Racing
Diving
Equestrian
Fencing
Football (soccer)
Golf
Handball
Hockey
Judo
Rowing
Sailing
Shooting
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Trampoline Gymnastics
Volleyball
Water Polo

Saturday, August 3

3x3 Basketball
Archery
Artistic Gymnastics
Athletics
Badminton
Basketball
Beach Volleyball
Boxing
Canoe Slalom
Cycling Road
Equestrian
Fencing
Football (soccer)
Golf
Handball
Hockey
Judo
Rowing
Sailing
Shooting
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Volleyball
Water Polo

Sunday, August 4

3x3 Basketball
Archery
Artistic Gymnastics
Athletics
Badminton
Basketball
Beach Volleyball
Boxing
Canoe Slalom
Cycling Road
Equestrian
Fencing
Golf
Handball
Hockey
Sailing
Shooting
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Volleyball
Water Polo

Monday, August 5

3x3 Basketball
Artistic Gymnastics
Artistic Swimming
Athletics
Badminton
Beach Volleyball
Canoe Slalom
Cycling Track
Diving
Equestrian
Football (soccer)
Hockey
Sailing
Shooting
Sport Climbing
Table Tennis
Triathlon
Volleyball
Water Polo
Wrestling

Tuesday, August 6

Artistic Swimming
Athletics
Basketball
Beach Volleyball
Boxing
Canoe Sprint
Cycling Track
Diving
Equestrian
Football (soccer)
Handball
Hockey
Sailing
Skateboarding
Sport Climbing
Table Tennis
Volleyball
Water Polo
Wrestling

Wednesday, August 7

Artistic Swimming
Athletics
Basketball
Beach Volleyball
Boxing
Canoe Sprint
Cycling Track
Diving
Golf
Handball
Hockey
Sailing
Skateboarding
Sport Climbing
Table Tennis
Taekwondo
Volleyball
Water Polo
Weightlifting
Wrestling

Thursday, August 8

Athletics
Basketball
Beach Volleyball
Boxing
Canoe Sprint
Cycling Track
Diving
Football (soccer)
Golf
Handball
Hockey
Marathon Swimming
Modern Pentathlon
Rhythmic Gymnastics
Sailing
Sport Climbing
Table Tennis
Taekwondo
Volleyball
Water Polo
Weightlifting
Wrestling

Friday, August 9

Artistic Swimming
Athletics
Basketball
Beach Volleyball
Boxing
Breaking
Canoe Sprint
Cycling Track
Diving
Football (soccer)
Golf
Handball
Hockey
Marathon Swimming
Modern Pentathlon
Rhythmic Gymnastics
Sport Climbing
Table Tennis
Taekwondo
Volleyball
Water Polo
Weightlifting
Wrestling

Saturday, August 10

Artistic Swimming
Basketball
Beach Volleyball
Boxing
Breaking
Canoe Sprint
Cycling Track
Diving
Football (soccer)
Golf
Handball
Hockey
Modern Pentathlon
Rhythmic Gymnastics
Sport Climbing
Table Tennis
Taekwondo
Volleyball
Water Polo
Weightlifting
Wrestling

Sunday, August 11

Basketball
Handball
Modern Pentathlon
Volleyball
Water Polo
Weightlifting
Wrestling

Television and Streaming The Olympics will be broadcast live with tape delays on various networks. NBC and Telemundo will offer extensive daily coverage from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET. Additional events will air on USA Network, Golf Channel, CNBC, and E!. Peacock will lively stream all events, including the opening and closing ceremonies and every basketball game.

This guide offers an extensive look into the events, schedules, and highlights of the 2024 Paris Olympics, ensuring you stay informed throughout the Games.