The Summer Olympics are here, but you don’t have to be in Paris to catch the action.Media companies around the globe pay big bucks for the rights to air the Games. In the US, that’s NBC, so streamers will need Peacock or a live TV streaming service with access to NBC. For those who don’t need another streaming subscription, though, a VPN can help you tap into some free options from the around the globe.Here’s all the information you need to watch the Paris Olympics online for free.How Long Do the Paris Olympics 2024 Last?The Paris Olympics were officially declared “open” during the Opening Ceremony on July 26. The Closing Ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 11 at 3 p.m. ET.How to Stream the 2024 Paris Olympics for FreeIn the US, you can watch all the Olympic action live on channels like NBC, USA, and MSNBC. If you have cut the cord with cable TV, you can catch the Games on NBC’s streaming service Peacock, whose subscription starts at $7.99 a month.But if you wish to stream the Olympics without spending a dime, there’s an option for that, too. The BBC iPlayer and several other platforms are streaming Paris 2024 for free.Australia: 9Now – FREE (Whole event)UK: BBC iPlayer – FREE (more than 250 hours of live coverage)Canada: CBC Gem – FREE (Whole event on multiple platforms, app only)The Netherlands: NOS – FREE (more than 200 hours of live coverage)France: France TV – FREE (200 hours of live coverage)Germany: ARD/ZDF – FREE (Shared live coverage)Italy: RAI – FREE (200 hours of live coverage)Belgium: RTBF (200 hours of live coverage) However, these platforms are geo-restricted to their respective countries, and accessing them from any other location would require a virtual private network such as ExpressVPN, which PCMag deemed the best for global location spoofers in our roundup of the best VPN services. VPN services can help you unlock geo-restricted content by hiding your IP address and connecting you to a secure server in a location of your choice.
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Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to watch the Summer Olympics for free online. We’re using 9Now in Australia for demonstration. Sign up for a streaming-friendly VPN.Download the VPN app on your device (PC or smartphone).Launch the app and pick a server in the country of your chosen platform (Australia, in this case). After establishing a connection, visit your preferred website (9Now) and start streaming the Paris Olympics.Note: If the website asks for access to your location, make sure to hit disallow. And if the website requires you to sign up, make sure to enter a local postal code. Also, use the translation services provided by your browser for easier navigation.
Of course, not all VPNs for streaming are free. But many of these services offer free trial periods and money-back guarantees, which you can use to watch the Olympics live.Team USA Olympic Schedule for Aug. 3: Must-Watch EventsNow that you know how to watch, here’s a list of Team USA events you shouldn’t miss today. GymnasticsWomen’s Vault Final, 10:20 a.m. ETMen’s Pommel Horse Final, 11:16 a.m. ETSimone Biles will compete in the women’s vault event today for her seventh Olympic gold. Fellow American Jade Carey, who finished third in the qualifications, should give Biles a tough fight. In the men’s pommel horse final, all eyes will be on Stephen Nedoroscik, whose routine helped USA clinch bronze in the team event.Track and FieldMen’s Shot Put Final, 1:35 p.m. ETWomen’s Triple Jump Final, 2:20 p.m. ET4x400m Mixed Relay Final, 2:55 p.m. ETWomen’s 100m Final, 3:20 p.m. ETIt’s going to be a busy and exciting day on the track for US athletes. The first medal event of the day is the men’s shot put final, featuring USA’s Ryan Crouser, Payton Otterdahl, and Joe Kovacs. Crouser is the defending champion and favorite to win, but he could face tough competition from teammate Kovacs. It’s going to be a close contest.The women’s triple jump final will feature Jasmine Moore and Keturah Orji. Moore has created history by becoming the first American woman to enter the triple and long jump finals at the Olympics.
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In the 4x400m mixed relay, Team USA’s Vernon Norwood, Shamier Little, Bryce Deadmon, and Kaylyn Brown shattered the world record and now enter the finals as the team to beat. The biggest event of the day is the women’s 100m final, in which USA’s Sha’Carri Richardson is expected to give Jamaican legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce a tough fight for gold. The semi-finals will begin at 1:50 p.m. ET, followed by the final at 3:20 p.m. ET.SwimmingWomen’s 200m Individual Medley Final, 3:08 p.m. ETWomen’s 800m Freestyle Final, 3:28 p.m. ETMixed 4x100m Medley Relay Final, 3:58 p.m. ETIn swimming, three medal events will feature American athletes today. Kate Douglass and Alexandra Walsh will swim in the women’s 200m medley, eight-time Olympic champ Katie Ledecky and Paige Madden will feature in the women’s 800m freestyle, and Team USA, comprising Regan Smith, Charlie Swanson, Caeleb Dressel, and Abbey Weitzel, will compete in the mixed medley relay event.BasketballOnce again, USA’s star-studded lineup of LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Steph Curry, Anthony Davis, Jayson Tatum, Devin Booker, Jrue Holiday, and others will hog the limelight at Paris 2024 as they take on Puerto Rico in a group game today. Team USA is unbeaten so far and will look to continue their red-hot form. Note: Timings are subject to change depending on the turn of events at venues.Team USA will participate in a few more notable events today. You can check out the full schedule for more details.
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