2024 Olympic Games Closing Ceremony: How to Watch Tom Cruise, HER and French TV AIR

After nearly three weeks of incredible sporting events, Paris is set to bring down the curtain on the 2024 Summer Olympics on Sunday with a star-studded closing ceremony that could outshine the lavish opening spectacle.

The first part of Sunday’s ceremony will be dedicated to the host city, with iconic French bands Phoenix and Air performing in what director Thierry Reboul has described as a “science fiction”-themed production.

In keeping with tradition, the second part of the ceremony will be dedicated to the handover of power to the hosts of the next Summer Olympics, with the torch being passed to Los Angeles for the 2028 Olympics.

Early reports of superstars Taylor Swift and Beyonce attending the event have not yet been confirmed, but several big names have been revealed for the segment, which is expected to be 15 minutes long and feature live broadcast elements.

Grammy winner HER has been confirmed to perform the US national anthem at the Stade de France as part of the handover ceremony, while Hollywood is set to be represented by Mission Impossible star Tom Cruise, who will perform a parachute jump as part of the segment.

It is also said that some of Los Angeles’ most famous musicians will perform, including Red Hot Chili Peppers, Billie Eilish and Snoop Dogg.

Below you will find detailed information on how to watch the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Though Peacock is the best way to stream the 2024 Olympic GamesYou can watch most of the Olympic Games coverage on the NBC family of channels — NBC, USA Network, E!, CNBC and Golf Channel — via cable, satellite or a live streaming service.

How to watch the 2024 Olympic Games closing ceremony in the US

If you want to watch the Paris 2024 Film Festival closing ceremony live stream in the US, you can do so via NBC or Peacock.

The coverage begins with an hour-long program called “Best of Paris” a special programme summarising the most important events of the 2024 Olympic Games, to be broadcast on both platforms 2:00 PM EST/11:00 AM PT August 11Before The closing ceremony itself will begin on Sunday at 3:00 PM Eastern Time, 12:00 PM Pacific Time.

Where will the 2024 Olympic Games closing ceremony take place?

The location of some elements of the event has not yet been revealed, but the majority of the closing ceremony will take place at the Stade de France.

When does the 2024 Olympics closing ceremony start and end?

The ceremonial closing of the festival will take place on Sunday, August 11 and will be scheduled for Starts at 9pm CET (8pm UK time, 3pm EST, 12pm PST in the US and Canada, and 5am Australian time on Monday morning in Australia).

The event is scheduled to last 90 minutes.

What is the time difference between Paris and the USA?

Paris is 6 hours ahead of New York and the rest of the Eastern Time Zone. It is 7 hours ahead of the Central Time Zone, 8 hours ahead of Mountain Time, and 9 hours ahead of Pacific Time.

This difference means most events will be broadcast live in the morning and afternoon for viewers in the US.

How to Watch the Olympic Closing Ceremony Anywhere with a VPN

If you can’t watch the Olympic closing ceremony locally, you may need another way to watch the games — that’s where a VPN comes in. A VPN is also the best way to stop your ISP from throttling your speeds on match day by encrypting your traffic, and it’s also a great idea if you’re traveling and connected to Wi-Fi and want to add an extra layer of privacy for your devices and logins.

With a VPN, you can virtually change your location on your phone, tablet, or laptop to access the game. Most VPNs, like our Editors’ Choice, ExpressVPN, make this really easy.

Using a VPN to watch or stream sports is legal in any country where VPNs are legal, including the US, UK, and Canada, as long as you have a legal subscription to the service you’re streaming. Make sure your VPN is set up correctly to prevent leaks: Even if VPNs are legal, the streaming service can still terminate the account of anyone it believes circumvents properly applied blackout restrictions.

Live coverage of the 2024 Olympic Games closing ceremony in the UK

The BBC is set to broadcast the 2024 Olympic Games final on its free-to-air channel BBC1. You can also stream the event live from Paris on BBC iPlayer.

Live coverage of the 2024 Olympic Games Australia Closing Ceremony

Australians can watch the entire event on the Nine Network. You can also stream the grand finale live on the network’s streaming service 9Now.

Live coverage of the 2024 Olympic Games Canada Closing Ceremony

In Canada, the Closing Ceremony will be broadcast on CBC, CBC News Network and TSN. The event will also be streamed on CBC Gem, the CBC Paris 2024 website and the CBC Paris 2024 app for iOS and Android devices.

Quick Tips for Streaming the 2024 Olympics Closing Ceremony with a VPN

• There are four variables that affect the quality and success of your Olympics live stream – your ISP, browser, video streaming provider, and VPN.
• If you don’t see your desired location as a default ExpressVPN option, try using the “search for a city or country” option.
• If you’re having trouble watching the Olympics after enabling your VPN and setting it to the correct viewing area, there are two things you can try to quickly fix it. First, log into your streaming service subscription account and make sure the address registered to your account is in the correct viewing area. If not, you may need to change the physical address registered to your account. Second, some smart TVs — like Roku — don’t have VPN apps that you can install directly on the device itself. Instead, you’ll need to install your VPN on the router or mobile hotspot you’re using (like your phone) so that any device on its Wi-Fi network will now be shown in the correct viewing area.
• All of our recommended VPN providers have helpful instructions on their home page for quickly installing a VPN on your router. In some cases, when you install the cable sports network app, you’ll be asked to verify a numeric code or click a link sent to your email address on file for your smart TV. This is where having a VPN on your router will also help, as both devices will appear to be in the correct location.
• Keep in mind that browsers can often give away your location even if you’re using a VPN, so make sure you’re using a browser that puts privacy first to log into its services. We typically recommend Brave.