2024-08-11 18:45:02
The Paris Olympics closing ceremony is set for Sunday afternoon and promises to be an entertaining ending to an exciting Games.
The Olympics closing ceremony is scheduled to take place Sunday, Aug. 11 at 3 p.m. ET/12 p.m. PT. The closing ceremony is expected to run three hours until approximately 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT.
The closing ceremony will air live on NBC, Peacock and stream on NBCOlympics.com across all time zones.
What day and time is the Olympics closing ceremony?
The Olympic closing ceremony will take place Sunday, Aug. 11 at 3 p.m. ET.
Olympics closing ceremony pacific time?
If you live in the Pacific time zone, not to worry. The Olympics will be shown live across all time zones in the United States and air live at 12 p.m. PT.
If you miss the live airing, the closing ceremony will replay at 7 p.m. PT on NBC and Peacock. The replay will also stream live on NBCOlympics.com.
How to watch the Olympics closing ceremony
You can watch the Olympic closing ceremony live on NBC, Peacock and streaming live on NBCOlympics.com.
The closing ceremony will replay at 7 p.m. Sunday on NBC, Peacock and streaming on NBCOlympics.com.
Following the closing ceremony, watch a special look ahead to the 2028 Games in Los Angeles on “Countdown to LA28” on NBC, Peacock and streaming at NBCOlympics.com at 10 p.m. ET.
Who is performing at the closing ceremony of the Olympics?
H.E.R., a five-time Grammy winner, is expected to sing the U.S. national anthem live at the Stade de France as part of the handover for the Los Angeles Summer Games in 2028. H.E.R. is from California.
Rapper Snoop Dogg will play a part in the handover segment, according to NBC News, though it’s not clear yet if he will perform.
There have also been reports Billie Eilish and the Red Hot Chili Peppers will perform. Variety is reporting the two artists will perform from Los Angeles.
Tom Cruise is also reportedly performing a stunt involving the handover of the Olympic flag from Paris to Los Angeles.
Several other A-listers have been rumored to be involved in the closing ceremony, but nothing else has been confirmed or officially announced.
Who will host the closing ceremony for NBC?
NBC Olympics host Mike Tirico is expected to be joined by Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon.
Who are the Team USA flag bearers for closing ceremony?
What will happen during the Closing Ceremony?
It will feature traditional highlights, including the athletes’ parade and the handover of the Olympic flag to the organizers of the 2028 Los Angeles Games. There will be a medal presentation ceremony — for the women’s marathon from earlier in the day.
It’s a more traditional setting after the Seine River was used for the audacious opening ceremony, but don’t expect it to be dull. It features the same artistic director — Thomas Jolly.
Organizers said in a recent statement that it will include “over a hundred performers, acrobats, dancers and circus artists.”
There will be musical performances and “the participation of world-renowned singers will complete the picture. … Part of the show will take place in the air, while the giant sets, costumes and spectacular lighting effects will take spectators on a journey through time, both past and future.”
Jolly added: “It’s a very visual, very choreographic, very acrobatic show with an operatic dimension to give a great visual fresco and say goodbye to athletes from all over the world.”
When are the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles?
The 2028 Olympics will take place July 14, 2028 to July 30, 2028.
