Olympic gymnastics kicks off this weekend with qualifying events, and we'll show you how to tune in live from anywhere.
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The Olympics are here, which means that it's time for another summer of the world's best gymnastics. We've scoured the TV guides to highlight everything you need to know about where to watch Olympic gymnastics, including when you can expect to see Simone Biles compete.
Olympic gymnastics are divided into three official categories: artistic, rhythmic, and trampoline. The events are carried out at different times throughout the tournament, beginning with the qualification subdivisions and working up to the finals. Men's gymnastic events kick off on Saturday and run throughout the day, and the women's component of the tournament begins on Sunday.
Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast of all time, returns to the Olympic stage for the third time, with seven gold medals under her belt. She will make her first appearance at the Paris Olympics during the women's qualifying round on Sunday (in Subdivision 2 at around 5:40 a.m. ET). She's also expected to participate in the women's team, all-around, vault, uneven bars, balance beam, and floor exercise.
No matter where you are, we'll show you how to tune into Olympic gymnastics this year. For a full breakdown of the Olympics and specific events, you can check out our streaming guide on how to watch the Olympics.
The best way to see absolutely all parts of the Olympic gymnastic events in the United States is through Peacock. The streaming service, which costs $7.99 monthly, covers every event at this year's Olympics.
Olympic gymnastics will also be available through NBC and USA in the US, although this coverage will be slightly more selective. If you're a cord-cutter, you can still access these channels through a live TV streaming cable alternative like Sling TV or Fubo.
Sling TV will be the cheapest option, at $40 a month. Plus, new customers can usually get a slight discount on their first month. The Slign Blue plan carries NBC and USA, but local channels (like NBC) are only available in select regions, so you should look up your zip code before subscribing to make sure you can actually get the channels you want.
Fubo has extensive NBC and USA coverage around the country. At $79.99 a month, it's the more expensive option, but it comes with more than 180 channels. New users can try Fubo free for one week.
Olympic gymnastics and the entirety of the 2024 Summer Olympics will be available to stream on Eurosport through Discovery+ in the UK. Subscriptions start at £3.99 a month. Select Olympic coverage will be available for free through BBC iPlayer, but gymnastics do not appear to be a part of this coverage in the coming days.
9Now will carry lots of free Olympics coverage in Australia, and only account creation is required to use it. You can consult the TV guide to see if any gymnastics coverage is available on a day-to-day basis, but for full coverage of all gymnastics moments, you'll need to subscribe to Stan Sport. For Olympics coverage, you'll need to purchase the Stan Sport Add-on (for $15 a month) in addition to a Stan base plan (which starts at $12 a month, but the first 30 days are free).
The French home of the Olympics is through France.TV. This free option only requires account creation to use. You can consult the TV guide to find gymnastics coverage.
Fans who will be away at any point during the Olympics can still keep up with the above free streaming options using a VPN. Short for virtual private networks, VPNs are useful devices for many reasons. Chief among the perks is that they allow individuals to temporarily alter the virtual location on their devices so that they can use all of their usual websites, no matter where they are in the world. They're often used by folks hoping to boost their privacy on the internet and keep up with their streaming apps while traveling.
ExpressVPN, an easy-to-use option, is our go-to VPN recommendation. Plus, it comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee if you find that it's not what you're looking for. Our ExpressVPN review has full details, and you can see highlights of the service below.
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