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Let the games begin! The 2021 Summer Olympics — which, hypothetically, are the 2020 Summer Olympics delayed by one year, thanks to the pandemic — are underway. Today’s the day sports icons will unite from around the world, lighting torches and celebrating global connection through competition. The Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony takes place today at the Japan National Satium in the Shinjuku ward of Tokyo, in a stadium that could seat up to 68,000 spectators. But there won’t be fans this year to keep everyone safe and healthy; instead, 10,000 diplomats will get to watch the Opening Ceremony.
Tokyo’s Opening Ceremony will consist of plenty of pageantry and live performances that put Japan on full display, including the classic raising of the host nation’s flag and singing of the national anthem. The event will also feature the Parade of Nations, where thousands of Olympians will march for their country. Then, the torch relay will reach its final destination after an epic 121-day journey through Japan.
Ready to get this party started? Here’s how to watch Tokyo’s Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony:
When are the Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony?
The Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony is today, July 23. They begin as the sun starts to rise in America at 6:55 a.m. ET., which is 7:55 in the evening over in Tokyo. Not an early riser? No problem! They’re streaming again at 7:30 p.m. ET tonight for all your Olympic soirees and watch parties.
What channel is the Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony on?
The Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony will be broadcast on NBC. Not watching on a TV? Keep reading to find out how else to watch the celebration.
Are the Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony on streaming? Where to stream the Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony:
If you aren’t in front of a television, you can head on over to NBCOlympics.com or the NBC Sports mobile app to get streaming coverage of the event. You’ll need a cable log-in to access the event. If you don’t have cable credentials, you can subscribe to YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, AT&T Now, FuboTV, or Sling TV to access the ceremony. All five of those offer some sort of a free trial, if you’re looking to watch this sports fun without paying a penny.
Will the Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony be streaming on Peacock?
Kind of. Although Peacock will be streaming most of the Olympics for free, this special event will not be broadcast live. Peacock will, however, feature “must-see moments” from both this event and the Closing Ceremony. The Opening Ceremony will also be available to replay in full on Peacock to all Premium subscribers on July 24. For most of the Olympic events, Peacock’s free tier will allow users to broadcast. But if you want to watch the Opening Ceremony in all its glory, you’ll need to fork over $4.99 for easy access.
Will the Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony be on at any other time?
Yes! You can watch a replay on the above channels from 12:35 to 5 a.m. on Saturday (July 24) morning. Or, as noted above, pay $4.99 for Peacock Premium to watch the Opening Ceremony whenever you like.
