Paris kicks off the Olympics Friday with the highly anticipated track and field events at Stade de France. Chicago locals Tori Franklin and Zach Zemeckis are set to compete in their respective disciplines, while men’s volleyball and equestrian events promise thrilling action.
It will be a medal-heavy weekend at the 2024 Olympics in Paris, with big names like Simone Biles, Sha'Carri Richardson and more competing for their golden chance.
Biles will begin her quest for gold alongside teammate Jade Carey in the individual vault final and viral gymnastics sensation Stephen Nedoroscik will transform into "pommel horse guy" once more.
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Below are big events taking place Thursday, and how to watch on TV and on streaming.
Gymnastics
Coverage begins at 8:30 a.m. on E! and 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on NBC 5.
| EVENT | TIME (CT) | HOW TO WATCH |
|---|---|---|
| Men's Floor Exercise Final 🏅 | 8:30 a.m. | NBCOlympics.com, Peacock |
| Women's Vault Final 🏅 | 9:20 a.m. | NBCOlympics.com, Peacock |
| Men's Pommel Horse Final 🏅 | 10:16 a.m. | NBCOlympics.com, Peacock |
Track and Field
Coverage begins at 3 a.m. on E! and 4 a.m. on NBC 5.
| EVENT | TIME (CT) | HOW TO WATCH |
|---|---|---|
| Men's Shot Put Final 🏅 | 12:35 p.m. | NBCOlympics.com, Peacock |
| Women's Triple Jump Final 🏅 | 1:20 p.m. | NBCOlympics.com, Peacock |
| 4x400m Mixed Relay Final 🏅 | 1:55 p.m. | NBCOlympics.com, Peacock |
| Women's 100m Final 🏅 | 2:20 p.m. | |
| Men's Decathlon (1500m) 🏅 | 2:45 pm.. |
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Coverage begins in primetime starting at 4 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT on NBC 5
| EVENT | TIME (CT) | HOW TO WATCH |
|---|---|---|
| Men's 100m Butterfly Final 🏅 | 1:30 p.m. | NBCOlympics.com, Peacock |
| Women's 200m Indv. Medley Final 🏅 | 2:08 p.m. | |
| Women's 800m Freestyle Final 🏅 | 2:28 p.m. | |
| Mixed 4x100m Medley Relay Final 🏅 | 2:58 p.m. |
Basketball
Coverage begins at 10:15 a.m. CT on NBC 5.
| EVENT | TIME (CT) | HOW TO WATCH |
|---|---|---|
| Men's Group Play: Puerto Rico vs. USA | 10:15 a.m. | NBCOlympics.com, Peacock |
Paris 2024 Summer Olympics and Paralympics
Watch all the action from the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games live on Peacock
Surfing
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| EVENT | TIME (ET) | HOW TO WATCH |
|---|---|---|
| Men's Bronze Match 🏅 | 3:24 p.m. | NBCOlympics.com, Peacock |
| Men's Gold Match 🏅 | 4:00 p.m. | |
| Women's Bronze Match 🏅 | 4:36 p.m. | |
| Women's Gold Match 🏅 | 5:12 p.m. |
