How to watch the Paris 2024 Olympic Games swimming competitions live online for free

Caeleb Dressel of the United States looks on after a preliminary round of the men’s 100-meter 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 of the two weeks is the swimming competition, featuring stars like Katie Ledecky, Caeleb Dressel and Simone Manuel, as Team USA tries to surpass the 30 medals it won in Tokyo.

At a glance: Swimming at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris

The Paris Olympics swimming event will take place from July 27 to August 4, with athletes taking to the pool at the Olympic Aquatic Centre in Saint-Denis. Want to watch the Summer Olympics swimming on TV and online? Here’s what you need to know.

How to watch swimming at the Paris 2024 Olympics on TV

NBC is the official broadcast network of Paris 2024. To watch the Olympic swimming competitions on TV, you will need a basic antenna or cable package that includes NBC.

Select swimming events also air on USA Network (including the series) and synchronized swimming airs on E!.

How to watch swimming at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games online: free live stream

Want to watch the Olympics swimming online without cable? There are a few options for streaming the events live 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 be covering every race live online, from qualifying and preliminary heats to the final medal races. A Peacock subscription is just $7.99 and lets you watch Olympic swimming (and all Olympic events) online without the need for 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 lineup. DirecTV Stream is currently offering a free five-day trial for new users to try out the service — more than enough time to watch the first few events online for free. Upgrade to one of DirecTV Stream’s many sports and entertainment packages starting at $79.99/month, or cancel before your free trial ends to avoid being charged.

EDITORS 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. With Fubo, you can livestream the swim meet from your phone, tablet, computer, or smart TV (via the Fubo app). Test out the service with a generous seven-day free trial here , then continue with Fubo starting at $69.99/month. Bonus: Fubo’s free trial comes with free DVR, so you can record the swim meets to watch later on-demand.

BEST VALUE

Hulu + Live TV

Everyone knows Hulu as a destination for critically acclaimed TV shows, movies, and specials, but the streamer’s Hulu + Live TV option also gives you access to over 90 live TV channels, including NBC and USA. Use this three-day free trial to watch the Olympic swimming competition on Hulu for free. Your free trial includes access to Hulu’s entire library of on-demand content. Subscribe to Hulu + Live TV after your free trial ends for just $76.99 and get free bonus access to Disney+ and ESPN+.

The US and Australia are expected to compete in the pool for medals again. Other top teams include Canada, China and Italy, who will not only challenge Team USA 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 competitions online for free with DirecTV Stream here.