SAINT-DENIS, France – The Games of the XXXIII Olympiad conclude today – Sunday, August 11 – with the closing ceremony at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, France. The three-hour Olympic spectacle can be watched for free on several streaming services.
The coverage begins with a one-hour “Best of Paris” Special at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time on NBC and streamed on Peacock, summarizing highlights from the 2024 Olympic Games. The closing ceremony will be broadcast live on NBC starting at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time (9:00 p.m. Central European Summer Time) and streamed on Peacock.
You can watch the entire ceremony for free using streaming services such as FuboTV And DirecTV Streamboth of which offer free trials. Sling TV offers special offers for new customers.
Another flame will be extinguished after two brilliant weeks of the world’s greatest talents competing for their country’s pride. For some, dreams came true. For others, their moment was shattered by the pain of disappointment.
The United States and China have once again distinguished themselves from the rest and demonstrated their capabilities on the world stage. Now the curtain closes on another historic Olympics.
This year’s finale will captivate the world, much like the opening ceremony did on the Seine over two weeks ago. Opening ceremony director Thomas Jolly returns for tonight’s festivities.
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The first half of Sunday’s performance will focus on Paris, where legendary French bands Phoenix and Air will perform. As usual, a parade of athletes will fill the Stade de France and celebrate their achievements of the last 17 days in a grand spectacle.
The second part of the ceremony focuses on the handover to the host of the next Summer Games. France says goodbye to the Olympic Games and the 45,000 volunteers who worked during the Games are thanked before the Olympic flame is finally extinguished.
The Olympic flag is handed over by Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo to Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, signaling the transition to the 2028 Summer Olympics.
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What is Peacock?
The streaming service was the headquarters for the 2024 Olympics, with dozens of unique angles and 24-hour coverage from Paris. Peacock offers a Premium monthly subscription for $7.99/month or a Premium annual subscription for $79.99/year, where you can save 17% with one payment.
Who will perform at the closing ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games?
French bands Phoenix and Air will represent their home country, while Red Hot Chili Peppers, Billie Eilish and Snoop Dogg are expected to perform at a star-studded music festival in Los Angeles.
Grammy winner HER has been confirmed to sing the US national anthem as part of the broadcast to the next host sequence. Mission Impossible star Tom Cruise will perform a skydiving stunt, bringing a bit of Hollywood to the French city.
Over 100 artists are expected, including acrobats, dancers and circus artists.
Which country had the most medals at the 2024 Olympic Games?
The United States led the rest of the world in medal totals. As of 9 a.m. Eastern Time on the final day of competition, the United States had a total of 125 medals. Its closest competitor was China with 91 medals.
Which country had the most gold medals at the 2024 Olympic Games?
On the final day of competition at 9 a.m. Eastern Time, China was neck and neck with the United States, leading the gold medal standings 40-39. Japan was the only other team to reach 20 gold medals.
Where will the closing ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games take place?
The closing ceremony will take place at the Stade de France stadium in Saint-Denis. It has a capacity of 81,338 spectators.
What is the weather forecast for the closing ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games?
According to Accuweather.com, no rain is forecast and temperatures are just above 30 degrees, a complete contrast to the opening ceremony, where many performed in the rain.
Who will host the closing ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games?
The event will be hosted by “Tonight Show” host Jimmy Fallon, along with four-time Olympic commentator Mike Tirico, former Olympic figure skaters Johnny Weir and Tara Lipinski, and NBC Sports sportscaster Terry Gannon.
For more information on watching the closing ceremony on television and streaming services:
- What: Closing ceremony of the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad in Paris
- When: Sunday, August 11, 2024
- Time: 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time (9:00 p.m. Central European Summer Time)
- Where: Stade de France | Saint Denis, France
- Channel: NBC
- Best streaming options: FuboTV (free trial), DirecTV Stream (free trial), Sling TV (promotional offers for new customers) and Peacock
- Cable duct finder: AT&T U-Verse, Comcast Xfinity, Spectrum/Charter, Optimum/Altice, Cox, DirecTV, Dish, Verizon Fios
