On your marks, set, go! In just 5 days, the Paris Olympics will kick off and track and field is gearing up for some modern-day history-making! Why’s this year so special? Well, with 1,810 competitors and a whopping 48 medal events, track and field is not just the top sport but for the first time in the sport’s history at the games, we’re seeing equal gold medals up for grabs for both men and women. But wait, there’s more!

Paris is mixing things up with a new marathon race walk mixed relay (goodbye, men’s 50km race walk). Plus, all individual track events are getting a repechage twist—meaning if you stumble in round one, you’ve got a second shot to qualify for the semifinals. Talk about a comeback chance! Legends like Florence Griffith Joyner, Usain Bolt, Jim Thorpe, Paavo Nurmi, and countless others have made history on this very stage. Now, it’s time for the next wave of track and field stars to blaze their trails. Are you ready to catch all the action? Let’s dive into where, when, and how to watch the magic unfold!

When and where are track and field events taking place at the Paris Olympics 2024?

The track and field events at the 2024 Paris Olympics kick off on August 1st and wrap up on August 11th.

Track and Field Schedule: 

August 1

Men’s & Women’s 20km Race Walk Finals: 1:30 AM ET

August 2

Men’s Decathlon & Women’s 100m Round 1: 4:00 AM ET

Men’s Shot Put & Women’s High Jump Qualifying: 4:10 AM ET

Men’s Decathlon Long Jump: 4:50 AM ET

Men’s Decathlon 100m: 4:00 AM ET

Women’s Triple Jump Qualifying & Men’s 10,000m Final: 1:00 PM ET

August 3

Men’s 100m Round 1 & Women’s 100m Semifinals: 4:00 AM ET

Women’s 100m Final & Men’s Shot Put Final: 1:00 PM ET

August 4

Men’s 100m Final & Women’s High Jump Final: 1:00 PM ET

August 5

Women’s 800m Final & Men’s Pole Vault Final: 1:00 PM ET

August 6

Women’s 200m Final & Men’s Long Jump Final: 1:00 PM ET

August 7

Marathon Race Walk Mixed Relay: 1:30 AM ET

Men’s 400m Final & Women’s Pole Vault Final: 12:30 PM ET

August 8

Men’s 200m Final & Women’s Long Jump Final: 1:00 PM ET

August 9

Women’s 4 x 100m Relay Final & Men’s Triple Jump Final: 1:00 PM ET

August 10

Men’s Marathon Final & Women’s 100m Hurdles Final: 1:00 PM ET

August 11

Women’s Marathon Final: 2:00 AM ET

Venues:

The main events will be held at the Stade de France, which is the largest stadium in France, originally built for the 1998 FIFA World Cup. The stadium, capable of holding 77,083 fans, will host the majority of the track and field events during the 2024 Paris Olympics. Meanwhile, the marathon and race walk events will take place on the streets of Paris. These races will showcase some of the city’s most famous landmarks, including the Pont d’Iéna and Hôtel de Ville, offering a scenic backdrop for the athletes. With names like Sha’Carri Richardson, Noah Lyles, Ryan Crouser, Tara Davis-Woodhall, and other stars in the mix, you won’t want to miss a second of the action! Here’s how to catch it all live.

How can you watch track and field events at the Paris Olympics 2024?

If you’re pumped to catch all the track and field action at the 2024 Paris Olympics, here’s your guide to not missing a single stride, throw, or jump.

TV Broadcast and Streaming:

NBCUniversal: NBC will be your main source for live coverage and replays. They’ll broadcast all the major events across their channels.

Peacock: NBC’s streaming service, Peacock, will have comprehensive coverage, including live events and replays.

DIRECTV: Offers NBCUniversal channels and coverage for all the track and field events.

Online Platforms:

NBC Olympics Website: Offers live streams, replays, highlights, and news updates. You can sign up for daily reminders for medal sessions.

Peacock TV: Stream live events, watch replays, and catch highlights on Peacock’s dedicated Olympic channels.

With just five days until the Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony and 10 days until the track and field events kick off, who are you rooting for and excited to see? Share your thoughts in the comments below!