As the Paris 2024 Olympics come to an end, all eyes are on the closing ceremony set for Sunday, August 11. The climatic event will feature an exciting musical lineup and stunning performances, including a (rumored) skydiving Tom Cruise.
From a U.S. perspective, fans can look forward to seeing Team USA swimmer Katie Ledecky and rower Nick Mead leading the nation as flag bearers. There’ll also be an American-focused segment as Paris 2024 hands off the Summer Games to Los Angeles 2028.
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What channels show the Olympics closing ceremony?
You can watch the Olympics closing ceremony on NBC, Telemundo, and Peacock. Mike Tirico and Jimmy Fallon will host NBCUniversal’s English-language coverage, with Terry Gannon, Tara Lipinski, and Johnny Weir also on the call.
Telemundo’s Spanish-language broadcast will feature hosts Miguel Gurwitz and Jessica Carrillo in Paris. Carlota Vizmanos and Copan Alvarez will also contribute to the show from Telemundo Center in Miami.
It’s not over yet! The Summer Paralympics kick off on August 28, bringing another round of thrilling multi-sport action to NBC Sports channels and platforms.
When is the Olympics closing ceremony?
The grand finale of the Paris 2024 Olympics will take place on Sunday, August 11, at 3:00 p.m. ET. An edited encore presentation will air at 7:00 p.m. ET, followed by NBC’s Countdown to LA28 special hosted by Venus Williams.
Below is the complete closing ceremony broadcast schedule. It will start around four hours after the final Olympic event, which is the women’s basketball gold medal match.
Summer Olympics closing ceremony TV schedule
| Presentation | Time (ET) | Channels |
|---|---|---|
| Best of Paris 2024 | 2:00 p.m. | NBC, Peacock |
| Ceremonia de Clausura Paris 2024 (EN VIVO) | 2:30 p.m. | Telemundo, Peacock |
| Closing Ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics (LIVE) | 3:00 p.m. | NBC, Peacock |
| Closing Ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics (ENCORE) | 7:00 p.m. | NBC, Peacock |
| Countdown to LA28 | 10:00 p.m. | NBC, Peacock |
Data effective as of post date.
Where is the Olympics closing ceremony?
Unlike the opening ceremony, which occurred along the Seine River, the closing ceremony will happen inside Stade de France in Paris. France’s national stadium hosted rugby sevens and athletics (track and field) during the Olympics. Later this month, it’ll host the Paralympics’ athletics and closing ceremony events.
What happens during the Olympic closing ceremony?
All Olympic closing ceremonies must include what the International Olympic Committee (IOC) calls “protocol elements.” These elements include key segments like the athletes’ parade, victory ceremonies, and the extinguishing of the Olympic flame. The host country can interpret many of these components creatively, as we saw during the opening ceremony.
- Entrance of Head of State and IOC President
- Playing of the host’s national anthem
- Entry of nations’ flags
- Parade of athletes
- Victory ceremonies
- Introduction of new IOC Athletes’ Commission members and recognition of volunteers
- Moment of remembrance
- Playing of the Greek national anthem
- Lowering the Olympic flag and handover ceremony
- Next host’s artistic segment
- Organizing Committee and IOC presidents’ speeches
- Extinguishing of the Olympic flame
Who’s performing at the Olympic closing ceremony?
On Thursday, Paris 2024 executive director Thierry Reboul revealed to Variety that the closing ceremony will feature French bands Air and Phoenix. Reboul also said artistic director Thomas Jolly will incorporate science fiction and dystopian themes into the show.
In a separate article, Variety reported that California natives Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers will perform during the ceremony. These performances will likely occur during NBC’s live Countdown to LA28 broadcast at 10:00 p.m. ET on Sunday—transitioning the Summer Olympics to the next host city: Los Angeles. Meanwhile, Grammy-winning musician H.E.R. will be on hand in Paris to sing the U.S. national anthem.
There’s also a rumor that Tom Cruise will pull off a spectacular stunt passing the Olympic flag from Stade de France to the Hollywood sign. It all sounds very American. But you can still expect some Parisian vibes as the festivities go out on a high note.
EXCLUSIVE: Performances by Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg and the Red Hot Chili Peppers are expected to be featured during the Olympics Closing Ceremony on Sunday, multiple sources told Variety. https://t.co/tPn1wIkZbZ
— Variety (@Variety) August 9, 2024
How can I watch the Olympics closing ceremony for free?
You can watch closing ceremony channels NBC and Telemundo for free using an over-the-air (OTA) antenna. To see if either channel is available in your area, simply enter your zip code into the FCC’s Reception Map Tool. Then, head to our Best OTA Antennas page to explore our top antenna recommendations.
Of course, if it’s too late to grab an antenna, you can always sign up for a free live TV streaming trial. Fubo’s seven-day free trial is an excellent way to get NBC and over 100 other channels for added entertainment.
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