The 2024 Summer Olympic Games kick-off a day from today, and are happening in Paris, France from 24 July to 11 August 2024, with the Opening Ceremony taking place on 26 July. Paris is the main host city, with events set to be held in 16 other cities spread across Metropolitan France, plus one subsite in Tahiti, French Polynesia.
Having won the bid, Paris was awarded the position of host of the games at the 131st IOC Session in Lima, Peru, on 13 September 2017. According to reports, Paris 2024 will be the final Olympic Games held during the IOC presidency of Thomas Bach.
As such, a total of 206 Olympic National Teams are represented at the 2024 Summer Olympics with 54 from Africa, 48 from Europe, 44 from Asia, 41 from North & South America, 17 from Oceania, the Individual Neutral Athletes, and the Refugee Olympic Team.
While a majority won’t be in physical attendance, they will be watching the games from home, in their favorite sports bar, and streaming on their mobile phones, computers, and other portable devices with access to the Internet. While you can stream the games on a laptop, desktop PC, tablet and mobile phone are still the favorites because you can stream while on the move. So here,’s how to stream the 2024 Summer Olympic Games on your phone.
Firstly, you can use the Olympic Channel Website or the Olympic Channel App. The channel gives you access to the greatest movement in sport up close. Through all-in, all-out coverage, original programming, unseen footage, and interviews that get you closer than ever before. From sports, you’ve never heard of to the ones you love already.
How to Use: Download the Olympic Channel app from the App Store or Google Play Store, or visit Olympics.com on your phone’s browser. No subscription is required; simply navigate to the live events and highlights sections.
Secondly, if you’re in Australia, Canada, Europe, and the U.S. you can stream the games on Peacock, Sling, Fubo, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV), NBCOlympics.com, NBC.com, the NBC app, NBC Olympics app, BBC iPlayer, 9Now, Stan Sport, CBC Gem.
Thirdly, in Africa where MultiChoice has operations, you can stream the games via DStv Stream, formally DStv Now. If you have a subscription you don’t have to rush home or to a sports bar to watch the games. Download the DStv Stream app on your phone, and log in with your subscription details to start streaming the games.
Lastly, if you find yourself unable to view the games locally, you may need to use a VPN. With a VPN, you’re able to virtually change your location on your phone to get access to the game. Using a VPN to watch or stream sports is legal in any country where VPNs are legal, as long as you have a legitimate subscription to the service you’re streaming.
