Here's the Entire Schedule for the Tokyo Olympics and How to Watch

Meg Donohue
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Photo credit: Matt Roberts - Getty Images
Photo credit: Matt Roberts - Getty Images


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Only one year overdue, the 2021 Tokyo Olympics have officially begun. NBC and its affiliates will be airing events around the clock for the next two weeks, from July 23 to August 8. There’s a lot of buzz surrounding this year’s games and the participating athletes, which means viewership is expected to reach an all-time high. With live coverage and taped replays spanning NBC, NBCSN, CNBC, the Olympic and Golf channels, plus streams on Peacock, NBCOlympics.com, and the NBC Sports App, there’s no reason to miss any of the action-packed content. (Note that Peacock will be offering all Olympic content for free, except for coverage of the American men’s basketball team as they try for their fourth consecutive gold medal.) Whether you’re looking forward to women’s street style skateboarding, men’s water polo, or anything in between, here’s your guide to what’s airing, when, and where to find it.

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Friday, July 23

Saturday, July 24

  • Men’s Volleyball, U.S.A. vs. France,­ 9–10:45 a.m. (NBC)

  • Weightlifting, Women’s Final, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (USA)

  • Boxing, Elimination Rounds, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (USA)

  • Judo, Finals, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (USA)

  • Taekwondo, Finals, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (USA)

  • Women’s Basketball, 3x3, 10:45 a.m. to 2: 45 p.m. (NBC)

  • Women’s Water Polo, U.S.A. vs. Japan, 10:45 a.m. to 2: 45 p.m. (NBC)

  • Swimming, Qualifying Heats, 2:45­–6 p.m. (NBC)

  • Men’s Beach Volleyball, Qualifying Round, 2:45–6 p.m. (NBC)

  • Men’s Gymnastics, Team Competition, 2:45–6 p.m.; 8–11:30 p.m. (NBC)

  • Women’s Beach Volleyball, Qualifying Round, 8–11:30 p.m. (NBC)

  • Swimming, Finals, 8–11:30 p.m. (NBC)

  • Skateboarding, Men’s Street Qualifying, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. (USA)

  • Men’s Basketball, 3x3, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. (USA)

  • Skateboarding, Men’s Street Final, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. (USA)

  • Cycling, Women’s Round Race, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. (USA)

  • Softball, U.S.A. vs. Australia, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. (CNBC)

  • Tennis, Men’s/Women’s First-round Singles, Doubles, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. (Olympic Channel)

  • Skateboarding, Men’s Street Qualifying, 11:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. (NBC)

  • Women’s Volleyball, U.S.A. vs. Argentina, 12–2 a.m. (NBC)

  • Men’s Water Polo U.S.A. vs. Japan, 1–2 a.m. (CNBC)

Sunday, July 25

  • Swimming, Qualifying Heats, 8 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. (NBC)

  • Women’s Basketball, 3x3 U.S.A. vs. Taiwan, 8 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. (NBC)

  • Men’s Beach Volleyball, Qualifying Round, 8 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. (NBC)

  • Men’s Soccer, Japan vs. Mexico, 8:30– 9 a.m. (NBCSN)

  • Surfing Day 1 Report, 12:15–6 p.m. (NBC)

  • Diving, Women’s Synchronized Springboard Final, 12:15–6 p.m. (NBC)

  • Triathlon, Men’s Final, 5:30–9 p.m. (USA)

  • Women’s Beach Volleyball, Qualifying Round, 5:30–9 p.m. (USA)

  • Women’s Gymnastics, Team Competition, 7–9:30 p.m. (NBC)

  • Skateboarding, Women’s Street Final, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. (CNBC)

  • Men’s Rugby, Qualifying Round, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. (CNBC)

  • Men’s Basketball, Argentina vs. Slovenia, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. (CNBC)

  • Softball, U.S.A. vs. Japan, 9–11 p.m. (USA, NBC)

  • Swimming, Finals, 9:30–11 p.m. (USA)

  • Women’s Water Polo, U.S.A. vs. China, 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. (USA)

  • Skateboarding, Women’s Street Final, 11:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. (NBC)

Monday, July 26

  • Archery, Men’s Team Final, 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (USA)

  • Surfing Report Day 2, 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (USA)

  • Men’s Gymnastics, Team Final, 8–9:30 p.m. (NBC)

  • Women’s Basketball, 3x3 U.S.A. vs. China, 12-5 p.m. (NBC)

  • Triathlon, Women’s Final, 5:30–8 p.m. (USA)

  • Diving, Men’s Synchronized Platform Final, 8–9: 30 p.m. (NBC)

  • Women’s Beach Volleyball, Qualifying Round, 8–10:10 p.m. (CNBC)

  • Men’s Water Polo, U.S.A. vs. South Africa, 8–10:10 p.m. (CNBC)

  • Swimming, Finals, 9:30–11:30 p.m. (NBC)

  • Tennis, Men’s Round 2 Singles & Doubles, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. (Olympic Channel)

  • Tennis, Women’s Round 3 Singles; Round 2 Doubles, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. (Olympic Channel)

  • Men’s Rugby, Qualifying Round, 10:10 p.m. to 12 a.m. (CNBC)

  • Fencing, Women’s Team Quarterfinals, 10:10 pm to 12 a.m. (CNBC)

  • Men’s Beach Volleyball, Qualifying Round, 11 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. (USA)

  • Softball, Bronze Medal Game, 12 a.m. to 2 a.m. (CNBC)

  • Women’s Basketball, U.S.A. vs Nigeria, 12:40–2 a.m. (USA)

Tuesday, July 27

Wednesday, July 28

  • Men’s Golf, First Round, 6:30 p.m. to 3 a.m. (Golf Channel)

  • Men’s Gymnastics, Individual All-around, 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. (NBC)

  • Swimming, Finals, 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. (NBC)

  • Women’s Rugby, Qualifying Round, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. (USA)

  • Table Tennis, Women’s Semifinal, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. (USA)

  • Men’s Water Polo, U.S.A. vs Italy, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. (USA)

  • Rowing, Finals, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. (CNBC)

  • Cycling, BMX Racing Quarterfinals, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. (CNBC)

  • Fencing, Women’s Team Foil Semifinals, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. (CNBC)

  • Tennis, Men’s Singles/Mixed Quarterfinals, Women’s Singles and Doubles Semifinals, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. (Olympic Channel)

Thursday, July 29

  • Women’s Gymnastics, All-around, 8–11:30 p.m. (NBC)

  • Swimming, Finals, 8–11:30 p.m. (NBC)

  • Men’s Golf, Second Round, 6:30 p.m. to 3 a.m. (Golf Channel)

  • Track & Field, Qualifying Rounds, 8–11:30 p.m. (NBC)

  • Table Tennis, Men’s Semifinals, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.

  • Men’s Volleyball, U.S.A. vs. Brazil, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. (CNBC)

  • Women’s Beach Volleyball, Qualifying Round, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. (CNBC)

  • Rowing, Finals, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. (CNBC)

  • Women’s Rugby, U.S.A. vs. Australia, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. (CNBC)

  • Cycling, BMX Racing Finals, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. (CNBC)

  • Women’s Gymnastics, Trampoline Finals, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. (CNBC)

  • Tennis, Men’s Singles & Mixed Semifinals; Men’s Doubles Finals, 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. (Olympic Channel)

Friday, July 30

  • Women’s Soccer, Quarterfinal, 8–9 a.m. (NBCSN)

  • Cycling, BMX Freestyle Qualifying, 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. (USA)

  • Triathlon, Mixed Relay, 6:30–8 p.m. (USA)

  • Track & Field, Qualifying Round, 8–11 p.m. (USA)

  • Track & Field, Women’s 400m Hurdles Round 1, 8–11:30 p.m. (NBC)

  • Women’s Beach Volleyball, Qualifying Round, 8–11:30 p.m. (NBC)

  • Swimming, Finals, 8–11:30 p.m. (NBC)

  • Cycling, Women’s BMX Freestyle Qualifying, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. (CNBC)

  • Women’s Volleyball, U.S.A. vs Taiwan, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. (CNBC)

  • Fencing, Women’s Team Sabre Semifinals, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. (CNBC)

  • Men’s Gymnastics, Trampoline Finals, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. (CNBC)

  • Tennis, Women’s Singles/Doubles Finals & Bronze Medal; Men’s Singles Bronze Medal, 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. (Olympic Channel)

Saturday, July 31

  • Badminton, Men’s Doubles Finals, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (NBCSN)

  • Men’s Golf, Final Round, 6:30 p.m. to 3 a.m. (Golf Channel)

  • Men’s Soccer, Quarterfinal, 7–9 am (USA)

  • Women’s Beach Volleyball, Elimination Round, 8–11:30 p.m. (NBC)

  • Swimming, Finals, 8–11:30 p.m. (NBC)

  • Cycling, BMX Freestyle Finals, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. (CNBC)

  • Wrestling, Qualifying Round, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. (CNBC)

  • Badminton, Men’s Singles Semifinal, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. (CNBC)

  • Track & Field, Finals & Qualifying round, 8:10–10:45 p.m. (USA)

  • Tennis, Men’s Singles Final; Women’s Doubles Finals; Mixed Doubles Finals, 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. (Olympic Channel)

Sunday, August 1

  • Canoeing, Spring Qualifying, 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. (USA)

  • Women’s Beach Volleyball, Elimination Round, 7–11:30 p.m. (NBC)

  • Track & Field, Finals & Qualifying Rounds, 8–10:55 p.m. (USA)

  • Men’s Beach Volleyball, Elimination Round, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. (CNBC)

  • Women’s Field Hockey, Quarterfinal, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. (CNBC)

  • Badminton, Women’s Doubles Bronze Medal & Final, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. (CNBC)

  • Wresting, Qualifying Rounds & Semifinals, 10 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. (Olympic Channel)

  • Men’s Water Polo, U.S.A. vs. Greece, 10:30–11:40 p.m. (Olympic Channel)

  • Women’s Volleyball, U.S.A. vs. Italy, 12:05–2 a.m. (NBC)

  • Women’s Basketball, U.S.A. vs. France, 12:40–2:30 a.m. (USA)

  • Men’s Basketball, Quarterfinal, 12:40–2 a.m. (Peacock)

Monday, August 2

  • Women’s Beach Volleyball, Quarterfinal, 8–11:30 p.m. (NBC)

  • Track & Field, Finals, Semifinals, & Qualifying, 8–11:30 p.m. (NBC)

  • Wrestling, Qualifying Rounds, 10 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. (Olympic Channel)

  • Women’s Water Polo, Quarterfinal, 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. (USA)

  • Canoeing, Sprint Finals, 11:30 p.m. to 12:05 a.m. (NBC)

  • Men’s Volleyball, Quarterfinal 11:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. (NBC)

Tuesday, August 3

  • Men’s Basketball, Quarterfinal, 8–9:50 a.m. (USA)

  • Men’s Volleyball, Quarterfinal, 9:50 a.m. to 8 p.m. (USA)

  • Women’s Golf, First Round, 6:30 p.m. to 3 a.m. (Golf Channel)

  • Track & Field, Finals, Semifinals, & Qualifying, 8–11:30 p.m. (NBC)

  • Men’s Beach Volleyball, Quarterfinal, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. (CNBC)

  • Skateboarding, Women’s Park Qualifying & Final, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. (CNBC)

  • Canoeing, Sprint Quarterfinals, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. (CNBC)

  • Men’s Water Polo, Quarterfinal, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. (CNBC)

  • Track & Field, Finals & Semifinals, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. (USA)

  • Wresting, Qualifying Rounds, 10 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. (Olympic Channel)

  • Women’s Volleyball, Quarterfinal, 12:05 p.m. to 2 a.m. (NBC)

  • Men’s Basketball, Semifinal, 12:15–2 a.m. (Peacock)

  • Women’s Basketball, Quarterfinal 12:30–2:30 a.m. (USA)

Wednesday, August 4

  • Women’s Golf, Second Round, 6:30 p.m. to 3 a.m. (Golf Channel)

  • Women’s Beach Volleyball, Semifinal, 8–11:30 p.m. (NBC)

  • Track & Field, Finals, Semifinals, & Qualifying, 8–11:30 p.m. (NBC)

  • Diving, Women’s Platform Semifinal, 8–11:30 p.m. (NBC)

  • Track & Field, Finals, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. (USA)

  • Skateboarding, Men’s Park Qualifying & Final, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. (CNBC)

  • Canoeing, Sprint Finals, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. (CNBC)

  • Men’s Volleyball, Semifinal, 12:05–2 a.m. (NBC)

Thursday, August 5

  • Track & Field, Men’s 50 km Walk, 4:30­–8:30 p.m. (NBCSN)

  • Women’s Golf, Third Round, 6:30 p.m. to 3 a.m. (Golf Channel)

  • Canoeing, Sprint Qualifying, 8–10 p.m. (USA)

  • Women’s Beach Volleyball, Final, 8–11:30 p.m. (NBC)

  • Women’s Beach Volleyball, Bronze Medal, 9 p.m. to 12:15 a.m. (CNBC)

  • Women’s Gymnastics, Rhythmic Individual Qualifying, 8 p.m. to 12:15 a.m. (CNBC)

  • Women’s Soccer, Final, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. (USA)

  • Women’s Volleyball, Semifinal, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. (USA)

  • Wresting, Finals, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., (Olympic Channel)

  • Women’s Soccer, Finals, 11:30 p.m. to 12:05 a.m. (NBC)

  • Women’s Basketball, Semifinal, 12:05–2 a.m. (NBC)

Friday, August 6

  • Men’s Soccer, Bronze Medal, 7–11 a.m. (NBCSN)

  • Women’s Golf, Final, 6:30 p.m. to 3 a.m. (Golf Channel)

  • Track & Field, Women’s Marathon, 8–10:30 p.m. (NBC)

  • Men’s Beach Volleyball, Bronze Medal, 8–11:30 p.m. (CNBC)

  • Diving, Men’s Platform Semifinal, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. (USA)

  • Women’s Gymnastics, Rhythmic Group Qualifying, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. (USA)

  • Men’s Basketball, Final, 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. (Peacock, NBC)

  • Baseball, Bronze Medal, 11:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. (CNBC)

  • Men’s Volleyball, Bronze Medal, 12:30–2 a.m. (USA)

Saturday, August 7

  • Track & Field, Finals, 6–11 a.m. (Peacock)

  • Men’s Soccer, Final, 7:30–10 a.m. (NBCSN)

  • Men’s Volleyball, Final, 8–10:15 a.m. (NBC)

  • Track & Field, Men’s Marathon, 6–11:30 p.m. (USA)

  • Women’s Volleyball, Bronze Medal, 6–11:30 p.m. (USA)

  • Women’s Gymnastics, Rhythmic Group Final, 6–11:30 p.m. (USA)

  • Handball, Women’s Bronze Medal, 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. (CNBC)

  • Women’s Basketball, Final, 10:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. (NBC)

  • Women’s Volleyball, Final 1130 pm to 2 a.m., (NBCSN)

  • Men’s Water Polo, Bronze Medal, 12:30–2 a.m. (CNBC)

  • Boxing, Finals, 12:30 a.m. to 2 a.m. (CNBC)

Sunday, August 8

  • Tokyo Gold, 7–8 p.m. (NBC)

  • Closing Ceremony, 8–10:30 p.m. (NBC)

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