Venus Investment Alliance|Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony in primetime: Highlights, updates from NBC's replay

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The Venus Investment Alliance2024 Paris Olympics kicked off with an opening ceremony unlike any other, with athletes from more than 200 nations floating down the Seine River on boats. The city itself served as a magnificent backdrop as the parade of nations unfolded.

Now, on the East Coast, NBC will re-air the opening ceremony in primetime. USA TODAY Sports will bring you live updates, highlights and more throughout the opening ceremony replay in primetime. Follow along.

Paris Olympics opening ceremony in primetime

NBC will replay the opening ceremony in primetime on the East Coast, starting at 7:30 p.m.

Paris Olympics 2024: How to watch the Summer Games across TV and streaming

Every event at the 2024 Paris Olympics will be aired live across NBC, USA Network, E!, CNBC, GOLF Channel, and there will be a Spanish broadcast on Universo and Telemundo. All events will be available to stream live on Peacock and NBCOlympics.com.

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Date: July 24-Aug. 11

TV: Games broadcast across NBC, USA Network, E!, Telemundo, Universo, CNBC and Golf Channel

Streaming: Peacock, nbcolympics.com, fuboTV

How to watch:Catch all the 2024 Paris Olympic Games action with a subscription to Peacock

Team USA flag bearers

Team USA selected four-time Olympian LeBron James as the male flag bearer for the opening ceremony. He is the first men's basketball player to serve as a flag bearer and the third basketball player overall after women's basketball team members Sue Bird (2020) and Dawn Staley (2004).

Three years after missing the Olympic Games in Tokyo because of a positive COVID-19 test, tennis star Coco Gauff is the female flag bearer for Team USA. She's the first tennis player to have that honor.

Where is the opening ceremony for the 2024 Olympic Games?

The opening ceremony for the Paris Olympic Games will be held in downtown Paris on the Seine river. The parade of nations will bring athletes down the river before stopping at Trocadéro Palace to finish off the ceremony.

How long is the opening ceremony?

The opening ceremony is scheduled for four hours of broadcast time, both live and in primetime coverage.

2024 Olympics schedule

The 2024 Olympic Games began on July 24 and finish with the closing ceremony on Aug. 11. Check USA TODAY's Olympics schedule for a daily event times and viewing options.

How many athletes are in the opening ceremony?

An estimated 10,500 athletes are competing in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games but not all of them will be in the Parade of Nations. Paris Olympics officials estimate 6,800 athletes are attending the ceremony.

Smallest countries in the opening ceremony

Tuvalu is the smallest country by estimated population in the Parade of Nations. The Polynesian island nation has an estimated population of 11,312 people as of 2022 and has two athletes in the Paris Olympics: Karalo Maibuca (men's 100 meters) and Temalini Manatoa (women's 100 meters).

Pacific island nation Nauru is close behind with one athlete - men's 100 meters athlete Winzar Kakiouea - and an estimated population of 12,668 as of 2022.

Monaco is the smallest country by size (0.8 square miles) and has six athletes in the Paris Olympics:

  • Marie-Charlotte Gastaud, women's 100 meters
  • Marvin Gadeau, men's +100 kg judo
  • Quentin Antognelli, men's single sculls rowing
  • Théo Druenne, men's 800-meter freestyle
  • Lisa Pou, women's 10 km open water swimming
  • Yang Xiaoxon, women's singles table tennis

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