Days after the Tour de France wraps up in Nice, the cycling world will turn its attention to the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
The five disciplines featured at the Summer Games are road cycling, track cycling, mountain biking, BMX freestyle, and BMX racing. It’s a lot to keep tabs on, but U.S. fans can rely on NBCUniversal channels and platforms to watch it unfold.
Ready to immerse yourself in Olympic cycling? Saddle up as we outline the channels and TV schedules for all 22 medal events.
What channels show Olympic cycling?
Pro tip: Peacock is a must-have service for cycling fans as it shows the Tour de France in July and the Vuelta a España soon after the Olympic Games.
When is cycling during the 2024 Summer Olympics?
Olympic cycling starts on Saturday, July 27, with the men’s and women’s road time trials. From there, a cycling event happens every day until the conclusion of the 2024 Summer Games on Sunday, August 11.
To help plan your viewing experience, we outlined the TV schedules for every Olympic cycling event in the tables below.
Summer Olympics road cycling schedule
| Event | Route | Day | Time (ET) | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men’s Time Trial | Les Invalides to Pont Alexandre III | Saturday, Jul 27 | 8:30 a.m. | TBA |
| Women’s Time Trial | Les Invalides to Pont Alexandre III | Saturday, Jul 27 | 8:30 a.m. | TBA |
| Men’s Road Race | Trocadéro | Saturday, Aug 3 | 5:00 a.m. | TBA |
| Women’s Road Race | Trocadéro | Sunday, Aug 4 | 11:00 a.m. | TBA |
Data effective as of post date.
Summer Olympics track cycling schedule
| Event | Day | Time (ET) | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|
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Women’s Team Sprint Qualifying Men’s Team Pursuit Qualifying Women’s Team Sprint First Round Men’s Team Sprint Qualifying Women’s Team Sprint Finals |
Monday, Aug 5 | 11:00 a.m. | TBA |
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Women’s Team Pursuit Qualifying Men’s Team Sprint First Round Men’s Team Pursuit First Round Men’s Team Sprint Finals |
Tuesday, Aug 6 | 11:30 a.m. | TBA |
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Men’s Sprint Qualifying Women’s Keirin First Round Women’s Team Pursuit First Round Men’s Sprint 1/32 Finals Women’s Keirin Repechages Men’s Sprint 1/32 Finals Repechages |
Wednesday, Aug 7 | 6:45 a.m. | TBA |
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Men’s Sprint 1/16 Finals Men’s Team Pursuit Finals Men’s Sprint 1/16 Finals Repechages Women’s Team Pursuit Finals Men’s Sprint 1/8 Finals Men’s Sprint 1/8 Finals Repechages |
Wednesday, Aug 7 | 11:30 a.m. | TBA |
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Men’s Omnium Scratch Race 1/4 Women’s Keirin Quarterfinals Men’s Omnium Tempo Race 2/4 Men’s Sprint Quarterfinals Women’s Keirin Semifinals Men’s Omnium Elimination Race 3/4 Women’s Keirin Finals Men’s Omnium Points Race 4/4 Men’s Sprint Race for 5th–8th Places |
Thursday, Aug 8 | 11:00 a.m. | TBA |
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Women’s Sprint Qualifying Men’s Sprint Semifinals Women’s Sprint 1/32 Finals Women’s Sprint 1/32 Finals Repechages |
Friday, Aug 9 | 8:00 a.m. | TBA |
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Women’s Madison Final Women’s Sprint 1/16 Finals Men’s Sprint Final Women’s Sprint 1/16 Finals Repechages |
Friday, Aug 9 | Noon | TBA |
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Women’s Sprint 1/8 Finals Men’s Keirin First Round Women’s Sprint 1/8 Finals Repechages Men’s Madison Final Women’s Sprint Quarterfinals Men’s Keirin Repechages |
Saturday, Aug 10 | 11:00 a.m. | TBA |
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Women’s Omnium Scratch Race 1/4 Women’s Sprint Semifinals Men’s Keirin Quarterfinals Women’s Omnium Tempo Race 2/4 Women’s Sprint Semifinals – Decider Women’s Sprint Race for 5th–8th Places Men’s Keirin Semifinals Women’s Omnium Elimination Race 3/4 Men’s Keirin Finals Women’s Sprint Finals Women’s Omnium Points Race 4/4 |
Sunday, Aug 11 | 5:00 a.m. | TBA |
Data effective as of post date.
Summer Olympics mountain biking schedule
| Event | Location | Day | Time (ET) | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women’s Cross-Country | Colline d’Élancourt | Sunday, Jul 28 | 8:00 a.m. | TBA |
| Men’s Cross-Country | Colline d’Élancourt | Monday, Jul 29 | 8:00 a.m. | TBA |
Data effective as of post date.
Summer Olympics BMX schedule
| Discipline | Rounds | Day | Time (ET) | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMX Freestyle |
Women’s Qualification Men’s Qualification |
Tuesday, Jul 30 | 8:00 a.m. | TBA |
| BMX Freestyle |
Women’s Final Men’s Final |
Wednesday, Jul 31 | 7:25 a.m. | TBA |
| BMX Racing |
Men’s Quarterfinals Women’s Quarterfinals Men’s Last Chance Run Women’s Last Chance Run |
Thursday, Aug 1 | 7:10 p.m. | TBA |
| BMX Racing |
Men’s Semifinals Women’s Semifinals Men’s Final Women’s Final |
Friday, Aug 2 | 7:10 p.m. | TBA |
Data effective as of post date.
How can I watch Olympic cycling for free?
You’ll need a Peacock subscription to watch every minute of cycling action at the 2024 Summer Olympics. But some coverage will air on NBCUniversal channels, which you can access through a free live TV streaming trial. Our favorite free trial comes from Fubo because it lasts seven days and includes key sports networks.
How to watch Olympic cycling FAQ
Is cycling a Summer Olympic sport?
Yes, the Summer Olympics include five cycling disciplines: road, track, mountain biking, and BMX. Believe it or not, cycling is one of five sports to be contested at every Summer Olympics since the modern era started in 1896.
How do you qualify for Olympic cycling?
Olympic cycling qualification varies for each discipline. But most riders qualify based on UCI World Rankings and certain international championship finishes.
Where does Olympic cycling take place?
Cycling at the 2024 Summer Olympics will occur at several unique venues. Road cycling stands out for its picturesque route that starts and finishes at the Trocadéro while weaving through the Île-de-France region. Other cycling locations include:
- Colline d’Élancourt (mountain biking)
- Parc Urbain La Concorde (BMX freestyle)
- Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines BMX Stadium (BMX racing)
- Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines Vélodrome (track cycling)
Is cycling a Paralympic sport?
Yes, the 2024 Summer Paralympics will feature road and track para-cycling. The two sports include men’s, women’s, and mixed events—accounting for 51 medals.
Why you should trust us
When creating this viewing guide, our sports experts compiled the complete 2024 Olympic cycling schedules. We then researched NBCUniversal’s broadcast plan and cross-referenced those details with our existing TV and streaming reviews. Finally, we determined our provider recommendations based on pricing, ease of use, and Olympic coverage.
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