Ready to splash into the heart-pounding world of Olympic swimming? This summer, the 2024 Paris Games will feature 37 swimming events, and NBCUniversal channels and platforms will be there to cover it all.
Our viewing guide is here to help, whether you’re tuning in to witness Team USA’s quest for gold or to marvel at stars like Katie Ledecky and Caeleb Dressel. We’ve outlined how to watch swimming at the Summer Olympics, ensuring you soak up every thrilling moment.
What channel is Olympic swimming on tonight?
Peacock will stream every swimming event during the 2024 Summer Olympics, with coverage also airing on NBC and USA Network. While events happen in the morning and afternoon, NBC’s Primetime in Paris program will recap swimming coverage every night at 8:00 p.m. ET.
Did you know? Until the 1908 Summer Games, the entire Olympic swimming program took place in open water. For example, during the 1900 Paris Olympics, the Seine River hosted all seven swimming events.
When is swimming during the 2024 Summer Olympics?
Swimming events at the 2024 Summer Olympics kicked off on Saturday, July 27—a day after the Opening Ceremony. The excitement will continue through Sunday, August 4, before the open-water marathons (maybe) happen August 8–9.
All preliminary pool-based events will begin at 5:00 a.m. ET, with medal races beginning at 2:30 p.m. ET on most days. For more details, dive into the complete 2024 Olympic swimming TV schedule below.
Summer Olympics swimming schedule
| Day | Event | Time (ET) | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, July 27 |
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5:00 a.m. | Peacock, USA Network, NBC |
| Saturday, July 27 |
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2:30 p.m. | Peacock, NBC |
| Sunday, July 28 |
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5:00 a.m. | Peacock, USA Network, NBC |
| Sunday, July 28 |
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2:30 p.m. | Peacock, NBC |
| Monday, July 29 |
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5:00 a.m. | Peacock, USA Network, NBC |
| Monday, July 29 |
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2:30 p.m. | Peacock, NBC |
| Tuesday, July 30 |
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5:00 a.m. | Peacock, USA Network, NBC |
| Tuesday, July 30 |
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2:30 p.m. | Peacock, NBC |
| Wednesday, July 31 |
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5:00 a.m. | Peacock, USA Network, NBC |
| Wednesday, July 31 |
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2:30 p.m. | Peacock, NBC |
| Thursday, Aug. 1 |
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5:00 a.m. | Peacock, USA Network, NBC |
| Thursday, Aug. 1 |
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2:30 p.m. | Peacock, NBC |
| Friday, Aug. 2 |
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5:00 a.m. | Peacock, USA Network, NBC |
| Friday, Aug. 2 |
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2:30 p.m. | Peacock, NBC |
| Saturday, Aug. 3 |
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5:00 a.m. | Peacock, USA Network, NBC |
| Saturday, Aug. 3 |
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2:30 p.m. | Peacock, NBC |
| Sunday, Aug. 4 |
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12:30 p.m. | Peacock, NBC |
| Thursday, Aug. 8 | Women’s 10km Open Water | 1:30 a.m. | Peacock, USA Network |
| Friday, Aug. 9 | Men’s 10km Open Water | 1:30 a.m. | Peacock, USA Network |
Data effective as of post date.
Olympic swimming results: Who’s won gold so far?
All nine days of pool swimming finals at the Paris Olympics are complete. An exciting mix of countries reached the podium. But we don’t want to spoil any results for those watching in on demand. Let’s just say Team USA hit double digits for swimming medals, while France’s Léon Marchand displayed tremendous amounts of main-character energy.
Okay, if you really want to see the results, hit the dropdown menu below for a complete list of Olympic swimming medal winners.
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, July 27 | |||
| Men’s 400m Freestyle Final | Lukas Maertens (GER) | Elijah Winnington (AUS) | Kim Woomin (KOR) |
| Women’s 400m Freestyle Final | Ariarne Titmus (AUS) | Summer McIntosh (CAN) | Katie Ledecky (USA) |
| Women’s 4x100m Freestyle Relay Final | Australia | United States | China |
| Men’s 4x100m Freestyle Relay Final | United States | Australia | Italy |
| Sunday, July 28 | |||
| Men’s 400m Individual Medley Final | Léon Marchand (FRA) | Tomoyuki Matsushita (JPN) | Carson Foster (USA) |
| Women’s 100m Butterfly Final | Torri Huske (USA) | Gretchen Walsh (USA) | Zhang Yufei (CHN) |
| Men’s 100m Breaststroke Final | Nicolò Martinenghi (ITA) |
Adam Peaty (GBR), Nic Fink (USA) |
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| Monday, July 29 | |||
| Women’s 400m Individual Medley Final | Summer McIntosh (CAN) | Katie Grimes (USA) | Emma Weyant (USA) |
| Men’s 200m Freestyle Final | David Popovici (ROU) | Matthew Richards (GBR) | Luke Hobson (USA) |
| Men’s 100m Backstroke Final | Thomas Ceccon (ITA) | Xu Jiayu (CHN) | Ryan Murphy (USA) |
| Women’s 100m Breaststroke Final | Tatjana Smith (RSA) | Tang Qianting (CHN) | Mona McSharry (IRL) |
| Women’s 200m Freestyle Final | Mollie O'Callaghan (AUS) | Ariarne Titmus (AUS) | Siobhán Bernadette Haughey (HKG) |
| Tuesday, July 30 | |||
| Women’s 100m Backstroke Final | Kaylee McKeown (AUS) | Regan Smith (USA) | Katharine Berkoff (USA) |
| Men’s 800m Freestyle Final | Daniel Wiffen (IRL) | Bobby Finke (USA) | Gregorio Paltrinieri (ITA) |
| Men’s 4x200m Freestyle Relay Final | Great Britain | United States | Australia |
| Wednesday, July 31 | |||
| Women’s 100m Freestyle Final | Sarah Sjöström (SWE) | Torri Huske (USA) | Siobhán Bernadette Haughey (HKG) |
| Men’s 200m Butterfly Final | Léon Marchand (FRA) | Kristóf Milák (HUN) | Ilya Kharun (CAN) |
| Women’s 1500m Freestyle Final | Katie Ledecky (USA) | Anastasiya Kirpichnikova (FRA) | Isabel Marie Gose (GER) |
| Men’s 200m Breaststroke Final | Léon Marchand (FRA) | Zac Stubblety-Cook (AUS) | Caspar Corbeau (NED) |
| Men’s 100m Freestyle Final | Pan Zhanle (CHN) | Kyle Chalmers (AUS) | David Popovici (ROU) |
| Thursday, Aug. 1 | |||
| Women’s 200m Butterfly Final | Summer McIntosh (CAN) | Regan Smith (USA) | Zhang Yufei (CHN) |
| Men’s 200m Backstroke Final | Hubert Kós (HUN) | Apostolos Christou (GRE) | Roman Mityukov (SUI) |
| Women’s 200m Breaststroke Final | Kate Douglass (USA) | Tatjana Smith (RSA) | Tes Schouten (NED) |
| Women’s 4x200m Freestyle Relay Final | Australia | United States | China |
| Friday, Aug. 2 | |||
| Men’s 50m Freestyle Final | Cameron McEvoy (AUS) | Ben Proud (GBR) | Florent Manaudou (FRA) |
| Women’s 200m Backstroke Final | Kaylee McKeown (AUS) | Regan Smith (USA) | Kylie Masse (CAN) |
| Men’s 200m Individual Medley Final | Léon Marchand (FRA) | Duncan Scott (GBR) | Wang Shun (CHN) |
| Saturday, Aug. 3 | |||
| Men’s 100m Butterfly Final | Kristóf Milák (HUN) | Joshua Liendo (CAN) | Ilya Kharun (CAN) |
| Women’s 200m Individual Medley Final | Summer McIntosh (CAN) | Kate Douglass (USA) | Kaylee McKeown (AUS) |
| Women’s 800m Freestyle Final | Katie Ledecky (USA) | Ariarne Titmus (AUS) | Paige Madden (USA) |
| Mixed 4x100m Medley Relay Final | United States | China | Australia |
| Sunday, Aug. 4 | |||
| Women’s 50m Freestyle Final | Sarah Sjöström (SWE) | Meg Harris (AUS) | Zhang Yufei (CHN) |
| Men’s 1500m Freestyle Final | Bobby Finke (USA) | Gregorio Paltrinieri (ITA) | Daniel Wiffen (IRL) |
| Men’s 4x100m Medley Relay Final | China | United States | France |
| Women’s 4x100m Medley Relay Final | United States | Australia | China |
Data effective as of post date.
How can I watch Olympic swimming for free?
You can watch Olympic swimming coverage on NBCUniversal channels for free using a live TV streaming trial from Fubo and DIRECTV STREAM. Fubo’s seven-day trial beats out DIRECTV STREAM’s five-day trial, but you’ll need both to cover the 11-day Olympic swimming schedule.
How to watch Olympic swimming FAQ
How many swimming events are at the Olympics?
There will be 35 swimming pool events at the 2024 Summer Olympics, plus the men’s and women’s open water marathon.
Where does Olympic swimming take place?
Swimming at the 2024 Summer Olympics will take place at Paris La Défense Arena, a multi-purpose venue home to the Racing 92 rugby club. Meanwhile, the marathon swimming competition will occur on the Seine River at Pont Alexandre III.
How do you qualify for Olympic swimming?
The qualification pathway for Olympic swimming primarily includes athletes who achieve an Olympic Qualification Time in a specific event. World Aquatics Championships typically determine who qualifies for relay events.
Is swimming at the Paralympics?
Yes, swimming events have been part of every Summer Paralympics. The 2024 Paralympic Games will feature male, female, and mixed swimming events at Paris La Défense Arena.
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Our sports experts created this guide after researching the Olympic swimming schedule and NBCUniversal broadcast plan. Using that info, we determined our viewing recommendations based on provider pricing, ease of use, and overall Olympic coverage. We also cross-referenced our existing TV and streaming coverage for extra consideration.
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