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When Do the 2024 Olympics Start? Schedule for First Events – NBC10 Philadelphia

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When Do the 2024 Olympics Start? Schedule for First Events – NBC10 Philadelphia

The 2024 Paris Olympics are finally here, and with it comes a unique opening ceremony in the heart of the French capital.

The Games themselves, however, begin before the Olympic flame is lit.

While the Olympic Opening Ceremony marks the festive start of the event, several sports get a head start before appearing behind their country’s flag.

Here’s everything you need to know about when the 2024 Paris Olympics officially start.

When do the 2024 Olympic Games start?

The first events for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris will take place on Wednesday, July 24.

What is the first sport for the 2024 Olympic Games?

The Paris Olympics officially kick off with two men’s football matches on July 24 at 9:00 a.m. (Eastern Time). Argentina will take on Morocco at the Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium in Saint-Etienne, while Spain will face Uzbekistan at the Parc des Princes in Paris.

Before the opening ceremony, rugby, handball, archery and shooting competitions will also take place.

Olympic Games Schedule Before the Opening Ceremony

Below is a list of all the Olympic events held prior to the Opening Ceremony, including the opening games for the U.S. men’s and women’s soccer teams (all times ET):

Date Time	Event	Current
Wednesday, July 24, 9:00 am	M Football: Argentina vs. Morocco	Peacock, NBC Olympic Games
Wednesday, July 24, 9:00 am	M Football: Uzbekistan vs. Spain	Peacock, NBC Olympic Games
Wednesday, July 24, 9:30 AM	M Rugby: Pool matches (12 matches)	Peacock, NBC Olympic Games
Wednesday, July 24th. 11:00 am	M Football: Egypt vs Dominican Republic	Peacock, NBC Olympic Games
Wednesday, July 24th. 11:00 am	M Football: Guinea vs. New Zealand	Peacock, NBC Olympic Games
Wednesday July 24, 1:00 PM	M Football: Japan vs. Paraguay	Peacock, NBC Olympic Games
Wednesday July 24, 1:00 PM	M Football: Iraq vs. Ukraine	Peacock, NBC Olympic Games
Wednesday July 24, 3:00 PM	M Football: France vs. United States	Peacock, NBC Olympic Games
Wednesday July 24, 3:00 PM	M Football: Mali vs. Israel	Peacock, NBC Olympic Games
Thursday, July 25, 3:00 AM	W Handball: Slovenia vs. Denmark	Peacock, NBC Olympic Games
Thursday, July 25, 03:30 am	W Archery: Individual Ranking Round	NBC Olympic Games
Thursday, July 25, 5:00 AM	W Handball: Netherlands vs. Angola	Peacock, NBC Olympic Games
Thursday July 25, 8:00 am	W Handball: Spain vs. Brazil	Peacock, NBC Olympic Games
Thursday July 25, 8:00 am	M Rugby: Pool matches (6 matches)	Peacock, NBC Olympic Games
Thursday, July 25, 08:15 AM	M Archery: Individual Ranking Round	NBC Olympic Games
Thursday July 25, 10:00 am	W Handball: Germany vs. South Korea	Peacock, NBC Olympic Games
Thursday July 25, 11:00 am	W Football: Spain vs. Japan	Peacock, NBC Olympic Games
Thursday July 25, 11:00 am	W Football: Canada vs. New Zealand	Peacock, NBC Olympic Games
Thursday July 25, 1:00 PM	W Football: Nigeria vs Brazil	Peacock, NBC Olympic Games
Thursday July 25, 1:00 PM	W Football: Germany vs. Australia	Peacock, NBC Olympic Games
Thursday July 25, 1:00 PM	W Handball: Hungary vs. France	Peacock, NBC Olympic Games
Thursday July 25, 2:00 PM	M Rugby: Quarter Finals and Qualification	Peacock, NBC Olympic Games
Thursday July 25, 3:00 PM	W Football: United States vs. Zambia	Peacock, NBC Olympic Games
Thursday July 25, 3:00 PM	W Football: France vs. Colombia	Peacock, NBC Olympic Games
Thursday July 25, 3:00 PM	W Football: Norway vs. Sweden	Peacock, NBC Olympic Games
Friday July 26, 3:00 AM	Shooting: 10m air rifle mixed team pre-event training	n/a
Friday July 26, 4:00 AM	M Shooting: 10m air pistol pre-event training	n/a
Friday July 26, 05:45 AM	W Shooting: 10m air pistol pre-event training	n/a

When is the opening ceremony for the 2024 Olympic Games?

The Opening Ceremony for the 2024 Paris Olympics begins at 2 p.m. ET. Here’s how to watch.

You will notice that each year during the Olympic Opening Ceremony, the order of the parade of nations varies slightly. There is actually a reason why.