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After two weeks of non-stop action, the 2024 Paris Olympics are coming to a close. On Sunday, the festivities wrap up with a closing ceremony, delivering some final excitement from France.
Quick Answers: How to Watch Olympics Closing Ceremony Online
Where to Stream: DirecTV Stream, fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Peacock
TV Channel: NBC
Date, Start Time: Sunday, Aug. 11, 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT
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Just like the opening ceremony, the closing ceremony has become a major draw for Olympics viewers thanks to A-list performances and a grand parade of athletes. The ceremony will include a symbolic handover from this year’s host, Paris, to the 2028 Summer Olympics host, Los Angeles. Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers are expected to perform for the event, and Tom Cruise will be pulling off a Mission Impossible-style stunt.
Below, we’ve put together a quick guide on how to watch the Olympics closing ceremony, including a way to livestream the closing ceremony for free.
How to Watch Olympics Closing Ceremony Online for Free
The Paris Olympics closing ceremony is airing live on NBC and streaming on Peacock. However, another option for cord-cutters is to get a free trial to a live TV streaming service that carries NBC, such as DirecTV Stream, fubo, or Hulu + Live TV.
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All of these cable streaming services offer free trials — running from three to seven days — that you can use to stream the closing ceremony for free. Just remember to cancel the trial before it ends to avoid being charged. If you want to watch the closing ceremony on Peacock, sign up for a subscription here for $7.99 a month (Peacock does not offer a free trial, unfortunately).
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No matter which option you choose, you’ll be able to watch the closing ceremony online from home. Plus, all of these options will offer livestreams of Olympic events scheduled to take place on Sunday before the ceremony, including women’s basketball, cycling, volleyball, and wrestling.
When Is the Olympics Closing Ceremony? 2024 Date, Time
The 2024 Olympics closing ceremony is happening on Sunday, Aug. 11. The ceremony starts at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT for US viewers.
2024 Olympics Closing Ceremony Performers, Location
This year’s Olympics closing ceremony will feature live broadcasts from both Paris and Los Angeles, as well as prerecorded segments. NBC’s coverage will be hosted by Jimmy Fallon and Mike Tirico with supporting commentary from Olympians Johnny Weir and Tara Lipinski.
Just like the opening ceremony, there will also be some performances from major acts including Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers, according to reports. The performances will be a mix of live broadcasts and pre-recorded content, all from Los Angeles.
One of the most highly-anticipated segments of the closing ceremony is a flag-transfer by Tom Cruise. The Mission Impossible star will reportedly repeal down the Stade de France on live TV, before the broadcast cuts to a prerecorded clip of the movie star skydiving down the Hollywood sign in Los Angeles.
