<p>It’s here, it’s finally here. The 2024 Olympic Games are about to kick off in Paris and the world will be watching.</p> <p>With over 10,000 athletes from over 200 nations participating across 329 Olympic events, spectators and punters are about to be treated to a sporting spectacle only accessible once every four years.</p> <p>The phrase “not to be missed” is thrown around a lot in the world of sports, but when you have to wait 1460 days between Olympic drinks, this truly is not to be missed.</p> <p>In order not to miss any of the action, you’ll need to know how to watch the 2024 Olympics.</p> <p>Luckily, we’re here to help. We’ve compiled the different ways everyone Down Under can tune into the 2024 Olympics, as well as outlining some of the key dates and details, as the action gets underway in Paris.</p> <p>Want to know how to watch the 2024 Olympics in Australia? Well you’ve come to the right place!</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>How to Watch the Olympics?</h2> <p>Who is broadcasting the Olympics in Australia? Well, there are two main providers of Olympic coverage Down Under in 2024.</p> <p>The first and most accessible is the Olympic coverage on the Nine Network. The 2024 Olympics will be broadcast on free-to-air TV in Australia on Nine Network’s subsidiaries Channel 9 and 9Gem.</p> <p>Yep, that’s what that box in your Mum and Dad’s living room is for, good old fashioned live sport on good old fashioned free-to-air TV.</p> <p>If you’re part of the smart phone and laptop generation, never fear, there are more than 40 live channels all dedicated to the Olympics available to stream on 9Now.</p> <p>The other alternative for those in Australia searching for where to watch the Olympics, you can find ad-free coverage on streaming service Stan Sport.</p> <p>Ad-free but not free free. It’s important to note that Stan Sport is a paid subscription service.</p> <p>Regardless of whether you’re curled up on your parents coach, sitting through the ad-breaks, waiting for the Boomers to get back on your screen, or parked in front of your smart device, streaming the action non-stop, you now know how to watch the Olympics in Australia.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Where to Watch the Olympic Opening Ceremony in Australia&nbsp;</h2> <p>Before the official action begins, most people will be wanting to know where to watch the Olympic Opening Ceremony in Australia.</p> <p>A huge spectacle within itself, the Opening Ceremony is just as important as the actual games to some.</p> <p>For those looking to watch it, it will come as no surprise that the Nine Network, 9Now and Stan Sport will also be broadcasting the Olympics Opening Ceremony live.</p> <p>The start time of the Olympics Opening Ceremony in Australia is 3:30am AEST on Saturday, July 27.</p> <p>Also, remember that due to time constraints certain sports and events at the 2024 Olympics will begin before the official Opening Ceremony.</p> <p>This includes football and rugby sevens among others, so don’t be alarmed thinking you’ve missed the Opening Ceremony if you see the Tillies on your screen before Saturday.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Olympics 2024 Dates and Details – Australia</h2> <p><strong>Dates:</strong> Friday, July 26 – Sunday, August 11, 2024.</p> <p><strong>Location:</strong> Paris, France.</p> <p><strong>Number of nations:</strong> 206.</p> <p><strong>Number of athletes: </strong>10,500 approximately.</p> <p><strong>Number of events:</strong> 329.</p> <p><strong>Number of sports:</strong> 32.</p> <p><strong>Where to watch:</strong> Nine Network, 9Now and Stan Sport.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>2024 Olympic Games Most Medals Odds</h2>

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