After nearly three weeks of incredible sporting action, Paris is set to close the curtain on the 2024 Summer Olympic Games on Sunday with a star-studded closing ceremony that could upstage the lavish show that opened proceedings.
The first half of Sunday’s ceremony is set to focus on the host city, with iconic French bands Phoenix and Air due to perform in what has been described by director Thierry Reboul as a “science-fiction” themed production.
As is customary, the second half of the ceremony will focus on the handover to the hosts of the next Summer Games, with the torch being handed to Los Angeles for the 2028 Olympics.
Early reports of superstars Taylor Swift and Beyonce both being involved in proceedings are yet to be confirmed, but serveral big names have been revealed for the segment, which is expected to last for 15 minutes and will have live elements.
Actor Tom Cruise is widely being tipped to perform a motorcycle-based stunt as part of the Paris 2024 closing ceremony.
Grammy winner H.E.R. has been confirmed to perform the U.S. national anthem at the Stade de France stadium as part of the handover, while Hollywood looks set to be represented with Mission Impossible star Tom Cruise performing a skydiving stunt as part of the segment.
Some of LA’s most famous musical acts are also widely reported to be making a musical appearance with the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Billie Eilish and Snoop Dogg all rumored to perform.
You can find full details on how to watch the Paris 2024 Olympic Closing Ceremony below.
Although Peacock is the best way to stream the 2024 Olympic games, you can watch much of the Olympics across NBC’s family of channels — NBC, USA Network, E!, CNBC and Golf Channel — with cable or satellite TV or a live TV streaming service.
How to watch Olympic Games 2024 Closing Ceremony in the U.S.
If you want to stream the curtain closer for Paris 2024 live in the US, you can tune in via NBC or stream via Peacock.
Coverage begins with a one-hour ‘Best of Paris’ special recapping the highlights of the 2024 Olympics which is set to be broadcast on both platforms at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT on Aug. 11, before the closing ceremony itself begins at 3 p.m. ET, 12 p.m. PT on Sunday.
Peacock offers two Premium plans, and after the recent price increases, the ad-supported Premium plan will cost $8 a month, and the ad-free Premium Plus plan will cost $14 a month. You can use either Premium plan to watch the Olympics.
Existing subscribers will pay these new rates starting on Aug. 17.
Where is the 2024 Olympics Closing Ceremony being held?
The location of some elements of the event has yet to be revealed, but the majority of the closing ceremony will take place at the Stade de France Stadium.
When does the 2024 Olympic Closing Ceremony event start and end?
The curtain-closing event takes place on Sunday, August 11 and is scheduled to start at 9 p.m. CET local time (8 p.m. BST in the UK, 3 p.m. ET, 12 p.m. PT in the US and Canada, and at 5 a.m. AEST on Monday morning in Australia).
The event is set to last for 90 minutes.
What’s the time difference between Paris and the US?
Paris is 6 hours ahead of New York and the rest of the Eastern time zone. It’s 7 hours ahead of the Central time zone, 8 hours ahead of Mountain time and 9 hours ahead of Pacific time.
This difference means that most events will be shown live in the morning and afternoon for US viewers.
How to watch the Olympics closing ceremony from anywhere with a VPN
If you find yourself unable to view the Olympics closing ceremony locally, you may need a different way to watch the games — that’s where using a VPN can come in handy. A VPN is also the best way to stop your ISP from throttling your speeds on game day by encrypting your traffic, and it’s also a great idea if you’re traveling and find yourself connected to a Wi-Fi network, and you want to add an extra layer of privacy for your devices and logins.
With a VPN, you’re able to virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to get access to the game. Most VPNs, like our Editors’ Choice, ExpressVPN, make it really easy to do this.
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Livestream the 2024 Olympic closing ceremony in the UK
The BBC is set to broadcast the 2024 Games finale on its free-to-air channel BBC1. You can also livestream the event from Paris on the BBC iPlayer.
The BBC iPlayer has dedicated apps available for Android and Apple mobile devices, as well as a vast array of smart TVs and streaming boxes, all you need is a valid UK TV license to stream the tournament.
Livestream the 2024 Olympic closing ceremony in Australia
Aussies can watch the event in full on the Nine Network. You’ll also be able to stream the grand finale live on the network’s streaming service 9Now.
Channel 9’s streaming service 9Now is free to use for viewers in Australia, with dedicated apps for Android and Apple devices, as well as Amazon Fire, plus a wide range of smart TVs.
Livestream the 2024 Olympic closing ceremony in Canada
In Canada, the closing ceremony will be broadcast on CBC, CBC News Network and TSN. The event will also be streamed on the CBC Gem platform, CBC’s Paris 2024 website and the CBC Paris 2024 app for iOS and Android devices.
The free CBC Gem streaming service will show live and in full for free.
Quick tips for streaming the 2024 Olympics closing ceremony using a VPN
- With four variables at play — your ISP, browser, video streaming provider and VPN — your experience and success when streaming the Olympic breaking live may vary.
- If you don’t see your desired location as a default option for ExpressVPN, try using the “search for city or country” option.
- If you’re having trouble watching the Olympics after you’ve turned on your VPN and set it to the correct viewing area, there are two things you can try for a quick fix. First, log into your streaming service subscription account and make sure the address registered for the account is an address in the correct viewing area. If not, you may need to change the physical address on file with your account. Second, some smart TVs — like Roku — don’t have VPN apps you can install directly on the device itself. Instead, you’ll have to install the VPN on your router or the mobile hotspot you’re using (like your phone) so that any device on its Wi-Fi network now appears in the correct viewing location.
- All of the VPN providers we recommend have helpful instructions on their main site for quickly installing the VPN on your router. In some cases with smart TV services, after you install a cable network’s sports app, you’ll be asked to verify a numeric code or click a link sent to your email address on file for your smart TV. This is where having a VPN on your router will also help since both devices will appear to be in the correct location.
- Remember, browsers can often give away a location despite using a VPN, so be sure you’re using a privacy-first browser to log into your services. We normally recommend Brave.
