The Paris Olympics 2024 are almost here! Can’t make it to Paris? You can watch all the excitement in Singapore online or out and about. Get ready for the action on the track, courts, fields and in the pools with our handy guide.
When are the Olympics 2024 happening?
The 2024 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad, will run for just over two weeks, from Friday, 26 July to Sunday, 11 August. The Paralympics will follow, running from 28 August to 11 September. This year, the games will feature 33 sports and a total of 329 events.
When does the Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony start?
The Paris Olympic Games will begin on Friday, 26 July 2024 at 1.30 am Singapore time (7.30pm CET) with an opening ceremony on the Seine. A parade of 10,500 athletes will sail along a 6km route on 94 boats. Spectators in the area can enjoy this for free!
Traditionally, the Olympic Opening Ceremony marks the official start of the Games. Viewers can expect programs showcasing the host country’s culture and history, the Parade of Nations, the release of the doves, and the lighting of the Olympic cauldron.
In Paris, most spectators can attend the Opening Ceremony for the first time without needing tickets (fans can access the upper quays for free). This will be the largest Opening Ceremony in the Games’ history.
Where is the Summer Olympics 2024 taking place?
This year’s Summer Olympics is being hosted in Paris, France, but the events will extend to other cities across the country due to the variety of sports and the number of athletes involved. Surfing, for instance, will be held on an island in French Polynesia! You’ll still get to see the Eiffel Tower and other iconic Parisian landmarks during the featured segments.
How to watch the Paris Olympics live in Singapore?
From 27 July to 12 August, you can watch nearly 4,000 hours of Olympic Games coverage on Mediacorp, including live and on-demand events and highlights. Tune in to 17 dedicated meWATCH channels, Mediacorp Entertainment YouTube, Daily Action at Paris 2024, and highlights on Channel 5’s Today in Paris 2024 and Summary of Paris 2024.
Aside from supporting your particular home country, you’ll also be able to cheer for Team Singapore in Athletics, Badminton, Canoeing, Equestrian, Fencing, Rowing, Sailing, Shooting, Swimming and Table Tennis.
From 29 August to 9 September, catch Team Singapore at the Paralympic Games Paris 2024 with live and curated highlights on Mediacorp.
Stay updated on the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024 across Mediacorp’s TV, radio, and digital platforms in all four languages. More details on the Paralympic Games coverage will be shared closer to the date.
Key events for the Paris Olympics 2024
26 July (coverage starting 11.30pm Singapore time) – Opening Ceremony
For the first time in Summer Olympics history, the Opening Ceremony will be held outside the traditional stadium. It will unfold along the iconic Seine River, transforming the athletes’ parade into a dynamic river procession. Each national delegation will be aboard its own boat, navigating a 6-kilometre route through the heart of Paris. The procession will culminate at the Trocadéro with final ceremonious displays and shows. An estimated 1 billion viewers worldwide will tune in to watch this live show.
27 July – Competition Begins
Click here for the whole Paris Olympic Schedule.
10 August – Athletics Finals and Other Key Events
This is one of the busiest days for finals in athletics and other popular sports, drawing large viewership.
11 August – Closing Ceremony
The Olympics conclude with the Closing Ceremony at the Stade de France, which celebrates athletes’ achievements and passes the torch to the next host city.
Singaporean athletes participating in the 2024 Paris Olympics
- Gan Ching Hwee: Competing in swimming, in the Women’s 4x100m Medley Relay
- Teh Xiu Hong: Competing in the 10 metres air pistol and 25 metres sports pistol events
- Zhou Jingyi: Youngest Singapore-born table tennis paddler to qualify for the Olympics
- Shannon Tan: First Singaporean golfer to compete at the Olympics
- Izaac Quek: Making Olympic debut in table tannis at the 2024 Paris Games
- Terry Hee and Jessica Tan: Competing in Mixed Doubles event in badminton
- Veronica Shanti Pereira: Competing in athletics in the women’s 200m; holds national records in women’s 100m, 200m, and 400m
- Zeng Jian: Competing in the Women’s Singles event in table tennis; earned two gold medals at the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games
- Loh Kean Yew: Competing in the Men’s Singles in badminton; ranked 12th in the world
- Yeo Jia Min: Competing in the Women’s Singles in badminton; finished 14th in the BWF Race to Paris rankings
- Stephenie Chen: Competing in canoeing, first since 2012 for Singapore
- Caroline Chew: Competing in dressage; became the first Singaporean equestrienne at the 2021 Tokyo Games
- Ryan Lo: Competing in the Men’s Laser sailing event; won gold at the Asian Games
- Jonathan Tan: Competing in the Men’s 50m freestyle event in swimming
- Letitia Sim and Levenia Sim: Competing in the Women’s 100m breaststroke (Letitia) and Women’s 4x100m Medley Relay (both)
- Quah Jing Wen: Competing in the Women’s 4x100m Medley Relay
- Amita Berthier: Competing in the Women’s Foil event in fencing; ranked 28th in the world
- Kiria Tikanah Abdul Rahman: Competing in the épée event in fencing; became first female Singaporean épée competitor at Tokyo Olympics
- Saiyidah Aisyah Mohamed Rafa’ee: Competing in the Women’s Single Sculls event in rowing; Singapore’s first Olympic rower (2016 Rio Olympics)
- Maximilian Maeder: Competing in the Men’s Formula Kite event in kitesurfing; 17-year-old Asian, European, and World Champion in Formula Kite
Broadcasting other countries’ coverage of the 2024 Olympics
For those interested in getting the broadcast from your own country, using a VPN can help. Setting up ExpressVPN is simple and compatible with TVs, computers, phones, tablets, and streaming boxes. Plus, you can access US Netflix, Hulu, BBC iPlayer and other overseas streaming services.
To watch the Olympics coverage from your home country, follow these simple steps:
- Get a trusted VPN.
- Connect to a secure server location in your preferred country.
- Sign up for or log in to your preferred streaming platform.
- Enjoy the Olympics!
For the best computer experience, use the browser extension for Chrome, Firefox or Edge. To stream the Paris Olympics 2024 in English, using BBC and ITV in the UK or RTE Player in Ireland are two recommended options.
Keen to read more? Head here for our roundup of venues outside of Paris that will be hosting Olympic events.
