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NBCUniversal’s coverage of the Paris Olympics begins on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 on USA Network and Peacock with men’s soccer.
The United States men’s soccer team — fresh off a first-round exit from Copa America, resulting in the firing up their head coach Gregg Berhalter — looking to win their first Olympic medal since 1904 as it faces France at 3 p.m. ET on USA Network and Peacock. The national team features MLS center-back Walker Zimmerman, Chelsea goalkeeper Gabriel Slonina, and rising star Kevin Paredes.
Copa America winner Argentina faces Morocco at 9 a.m. ET on USA Network and Peacock, and European Cup champion Spain taking on Uzbekistan at 5 p.m. ET on USA Network and Peacock.
U.S. men’s rugby begins its quest for its first Olympic medal after rugby sevens was introduced to the Olympic slate in 2016, with the national team facing a strong duo of World No. 4 France at 11 a.m. ET and defending Olympic champion Fiji at 2:30 p.m. ET, with both matches on USA Network and Peacock.
THURSDAY, JULY 25
The United States Women’s National Soccer Team, who won the gold medal at three consecutive Olympics (2004, 2008, 2012), look to get back atop the podium as they open up play against Zambia on USA Network and Peacock live at 3 p.m. ET. The U.S. team is captained by Lindsey Horan and features rising stars Sophia Smith and Naomi Girma.
U.S. men’s rugby continues their Olympic campaign against Uruguay as another section of the qualifying round gets underway at 8 a.m. ET on USA Network and Peacock; women’s handball action also starts with Slovenia taking on Denmark at 3 a.m. ET on USA Network and Peacock.
The following are the scheduled event start times (all times Eastern; subject to change) and respective networks:
USA Network
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 @ 8 a.m.-9 a.m.
“Intro to Paris”
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 @ 9 a.m.-11 a.m.
Men’s Soccer — Argentina vs. Morocco (LIVE) — Announcers: Mark Followill or Jenn Hildreth (play-by-play), Lori Lindsey or Danielle Slaton (analyst)
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 @ 11 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Men’s Rugby — United States vs. France — Announcers: Rupert Cox (play-by-play), Abby Gustaitis (analyst)
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 @ 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Rugby — Men’s Qualifying Round (LIVE) — Announcers: Rupert Cox (play-by-play), Abby Gustaitis (analyst)
• Ireland vs. South Africa
• New Zealand vs. Japan
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 @ 12:30 p.m.-1 p.m.
Men’s Soccer — Egypt vs. Dominican Republic (LIVE) — Announcers: Mark Followill or Jenn Hildreth (play-by-play), Lori Lindsey or Danielle Slaton (analyst)
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 @ 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
Rugby — Men’s Qualifying Round (LIVE) — Announcers: Rupert Cox (play-by-play), Abby Gustaitis (analyst)
• Australia vs. Kenya
• Argentina vs. Samoa
• France vs. Uruguay
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 @ 2:30 p.m.-3 p.m.
Men’s Rugby — United States vs. Fiji (LIVE) — Announcers: Rupert Cox (play-by-play), Abby Gustaitis (analyst)
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 @ 3 p.m.-5 p.m.
Men’s Soccer — United States vs. France (LIVE) — Announcers: Joe Speight (play-by-play), Tim Howard (analyst), Tiffany Blackmon (reporter)
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 @ 5 p.m.-7 p.m.
Men’s Soccer — Spain vs. Uzbekistan — Announcers: Mark Followill or Jenn Hildreth (play-by-play), Lori Lindsey or Danielle Slaton (analyst)
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 @ 7 p.m.-8 p.m.
Rugby — Men’s Qualifying Round* — Announcers: Rupert Cox (play-by-play), Abby Gustaitis (analyst)
• United States vs. France
• United States vs. Fiji
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 @ 8 p.m.-10 p.m.
Men’s Soccer — United States vs. France* — Announcers: Joe Speight (play-by-play), Tim Howard (analyst), Tiffany Blackmon (reporter)
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 @ 10 p.m.-11:45 p.m.
Men’s Soccer — Paraguay vs. Japan — Announcers: Mark Followill or Jenn Hildreth (play-by-play), Lori Lindsey or Danielle Slaton (analyst)
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 @ 11:45 p.m.-1:30 a.m.
Men’s Soccer — Ukraine vs. Iraq — Announcers: Mark Followill or Jenn Hildreth (play-by-play), Lori Lindsey or Danielle Slaton (analyst)
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 @ 1:30 a.m.-2 a.m.
Men’s Soccer — Mali vs. Israel — Announcers: Mark Followill or Jenn Hildreth (play-by-play), Lori Lindsey or Danielle Slaton (analyst)
USA Network
Thursday, July 25, 2024 @ 2 a.m.-3 a.m.
Men’s Soccer — Mali vs. Israel — Announcers: Mark Followill or Jenn Hildreth (play-by-play), Lori Lindsey or Danielle Slaton (analyst)
Thursday, July 25, 2024 @ 3 a.m.-4:30 a.m.
Women’s Handball — Slovenia vs. Denmark (LIVE) — Announcers: Eric Frede (play-by-play), Dawn Lewis (analyst)
Thursday, July 25, 2024 @ 4:30 a.m.-5 a.m.
Men’s Rugby — United States vs. Fiji* — Announcers: Rupert Cox (play-by-play), Abby Gustaitis (analyst)
Thursday, July 25, 2024 @ 5 a.m.-6:30 a.m.
Women’s Handball — Netherlands vs. Angola (LIVE) — Announcers: Eric Frede (play-by-play), Dawn Lewis (analyst)
Thursday, July 25, 2024 @ 6:30 a.m.-8 a.m.
Men’s Soccer — United States vs. France* — Announcers: Joe Speight (play-by-play), Tim Howard (analyst), Tiffany Blackmon (reporter)
Thursday, July 25, 2024 @ 8 a.m.-11 a.m.
Rugby — Men’s Qualifying Round (LIVE) — Announcers: Rupert Cox (play-by-play), Abby Gustaitis (analyst)
• Samoa vs. Kenya
• Argentina vs. Australia
• United States vs. Uruguay
• Fiji vs. France
• South Africa vs. Japan
• New Zealand vs. Ireland
Thursday, July 25, 2024 @ 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Women’s Soccer — Spain vs. Japan (LIVE) — Announcers: Mark Followill or Jenn Hildreth (play-by-play), Lori Lindsey or Danielle Slaton (analyst)
Thursday, July 25, 2024 @ 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
Women’s Handball — Hungary vs. France (LIVE) — Announcers: Eric Frede (play-by-play), Dawn Lewis (analyst)
Thursday, July 25, 2024 @ 2:30 p.m.-3 p.m.
Soccer — Pregame
Thursday, July 25, 2024 @ 3 p.m.-5 p.m.
Women’s Soccer — United States vs. Zambia (LIVE) — Announcers: Jon Champion (play-by-play), Julie Foudy (analyst), Marisa Pilla (reporter)
Thursday, July 25, 2024 @ 5 p.m.-7 p.m.
Rugby — Men’s Quarterfinals — Announcers: Rupert Cox (play-by-play), Abby Gustaitis (analyst)
Thursday, July 25, 2024 @ 7 p.m.-9 p.m.
Women’s Soccer — Germany vs. Austria — Announcers: Mark Followill or Jenn Hildreth (play-by-play), Lori Lindsey or Danielle Slaton (analyst)
Thursday, July 25, 2024 @ 9 p.m.-11 p.m.
Women’s Soccer — United States vs. Zambia* — Announcers: Mark Followill or Jenn Hildreth (play-by-play), Lori Lindsey or Danielle Slaton (analyst)
Thursday, July 25, 2024 @ 11 p.m.-12 a.m.
Rugby — Men’s Qualifying Round and Quarterfinal* — Announcers: Rupert Cox (play-by-play), Abby Gustaitis (analyst)
Thursday, July 25, 2024 @ 12 a.m.-2 a.m.
Women’s Soccer — France vs. Colombia — Announcers: Mark Followill or Jenn Hildreth (play-by-play), Lori Lindsey or Danielle Slaton (analyst)
