Caeleb Dressel of the United States looks on after a preliminary heat of the Men’s 100m butterfly on Day Seven of the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Swimming Trials at Lucas Oil Stadium on June 21, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana
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The 2024 Paris Olympics are here and one of the most anticipated events during the two weeks will be the swimming competition, which features stars like Katie Ledecky, Caeleb Dressel and Simone Manuel, as Team USA tries to top its 30-medal haul from Tokyo.
At a glance: Swimming at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics
The Paris Olympics swimming event runs from July 27 to August 4, with athletes taking to the pool at the Olympic Aquatic Centre in Saint-Denis. Want to watch swimming at the Summer Olympics on TV and online? Here’s what you need to know.
How to Watch Swimming at the 2024 Paris Olympics on TV
NBC is the official broadcast network of Paris 2024, so if want to watch the Olympics swimming competition on TV, you’ll need a basic antenna or cable package that includes NBC.
Select swimming events will also air on USA Network (including the heats) and synchronized swimming will air on E!.
How to Watch Swimming at the 2024 Paris Olympics Online: Livestream Free
Want to watch Olympics swimming online without cable? There are a few options to livestream the events online, including ways to stream the races for free.
OFFICIAL STREAMER
Peacock
Peacock is the official streaming home of the 2024 Summer Olympics, and the streamer will have live coverage of every single race online, from qualifying heats and prelims, to the final medal races. A subscription to Peacock costs just $7.99 and lets you watch Olympic swimming (and all the Olympic events) online without needing cable.
LIVE TV STREAMING
DirecTV Stream
If you want to watch NBC’s Olympic swimming coverage online, we recommend DirecTV Stream, a live television streaming service that includes NBC as part of its channel offerings. DirecTV Stream is currently offering a five-day free trial for new users to test out the service — more than enough time to catch the first few events online for free. Continue on with one of DirecTV Stream’s many sports and entertainment packages from $79.99/month or cancel before your free trial is up to avoid being charged.
EDITOR’S CHOICE
Fubo
One of our favorite streaming services for live sports is Fubo, which offers a live feed of NBC so you can watch swimming at the Olympics online without cable. Fubo lets you livestream the swim competition from your phone, tablet, computer or smart TV (through the Fubo app). Test out the service with a generous seven-day free trial here, then continue on with Fubo from $69.99/month. A bonus: Fubo’s free trial comes with free DVR, so you can record the swimming events to watch back a replay on-demand later.
BEST VALUE
Hulu + Live TV
Everybody knows Hulu as a destination for acclaimed TV shows, movies and specials, but the streamer’s Hulu + Live TV option also gets you access to 90+ live television channels, including NBC and USA. Use this three-day free trial to watch Olympics swimming on Hulu for free. Your free trial includes access to the entire Hulu library of on-demand content. Subscribe to Hulu + Live TV after your free trial is up for only $76.99 and get bonus access to Disney+ and ESPN+ for free.
The U.S. and Australia are once again expected to battle it out in the pool to top the medal standings. Other top teams include Canada, China and Italy, who will not only give Team USA a battle in the individual events but will also be formidable in the relays.
Watch swimming at the 2024 Paris Olympics on NBC and stream the swimming races online free with DirecTV Stream here.
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