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The 2024 Summer Olympics might be coming to a close this weekend, but one of the Paris games‘ most-anticipated events is just getting started — and (along with a kickoff by Snoop Dogg) making history in the process: breaking, a.k.a, breakdancing.
Quick Answers: How to Watch Breaking Online
Stream: DirecTV Stream, fuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, Peacock, ExpressVPN
Dates: Friday, Aug. 9 — Saturday, Aug. 10
Stream on DirecTV Stream
“With this program, we are making the Olympic Games Paris 2024 fit for the post-corona world,” the IOC president previously shared. “There is also a strong focus on youth.”
B-Boys and B-Girls from around the world — including Team USA’s Victor Montalvo — will help debut breaking at the Place de la Concorde this week for the first time at the 2024 Olympics. Only a few events and key moves will help determine medals for the competing breakdancers. Here’s how to watch breaking online if you’ve ditched your cable.
How to Watch Olympics Breaking Online
The Olympics breaking events air across the E! Network and NBC during primetime. Ready to stream all the breaking moments? Here’s your guide:
Stream Olympics Breaking on DirecTV Stream
5-day Trial
Catch breaking online with a DirecTV Stream subscription. The streaming service carries local networks, USA Network, as well as E!, so you can stream the Olympic events to catch the B-Boys and B-Girls over the next few days. Plans start at $79.99 a month, but you can score a free five-day trial to start.
Get DirecTV Stream Free Trial
Stream Olympics Breaking on fuboTV
7-day Trial
fuboTV is another great choice for livestreaming Olympics breaking without cable. Subscriptions will run you $79.99 a month, and carry local and national networks depending on your location. We like that it includes a seven-day free trial, making it easy to tune into the remainder of the Paris games without paying a dime.
Get fubo Free Trial
Stream Olympics Breaking on Peacock
Stream Every Event
Want to watch every breaking event — and the rest of the Paris Olympics? Peacock will livestream every Olympic event the rest of the weekend before the closing ceremony on Aug. 11. It’s affordable at $7.99 a month, and includes access to stream replays and features commentary as well.
Get Peacock at $7.99/month
Stream Olympics Breaking on Hulu + Live TV
3-day Trial
Hulu + Live TV is arguably the best streaming bundle you can get right now, carrying 95 channels as well as access to stream Disney+ and ESPN+. You’ll get networks including E! and USA Network, plus access to local channels like NBC. It comes with a three-day free trial, then costs $76.99 a month after the trial ends.
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Stream Olympics Breaking on Sling TV
Great Value
Sling TV‘s Blue package carries 46 channels, including the E! Network and NBC. It normally costs $45 a month, but first-time subscribers can get their first month at a discount for only $22.50 this month. There’s no free trial, but it’s still one of the most affordable streaming services available, especially if you plan to continue your subscription down the road.
Get Sling at $22.50/month
Olympics Breaking Schedule
Friday, Aug. 9: Women’s Breaking Final @ 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT (E! Network)
Saturday, Aug. 10: Men’s Breaking Qualification @ 10:30 a.m. ET / 7:30 a.m. PT (E! Network)
Saturday, Aug. 10: Men’s Breaking Finals @ 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT (E! Network)
