The Paris Olympics are here: Opening ceremony, how to watch and more.

Follow TODAY's live blog of the opening ceremony July 26, 2024 | [VIEW IN BROWSER]( [This is TODAY] The 2024 Olympics are here! TODAY's opening ceremony live blog is up and running, so follow along for updates before the ceremony gets underway at 1:30 p.m. ET. Plus, Olympic-themed recipes, Jenna's summer bookshop, Hoda's private tour of Paris, and more.   The Latest   [🇫🇷 As the world's athletes set sail on the Seine, follow the Olympic opening ceremony in Paris on our live blog.]( The [Paris Olympics officially kick off today]( at 1:30 p.m. ET with an ambitious opening ceremony featuring a [3.5-mile flotilla of 94 boats]( down Paris’ iconic Seine River. We will be bringing you all the highlights and historic moments on our [live blog](. Check back throughout the day for updates from the three-hour spectacle, including [LeBron James and Coco Gauff]( leading Team USA as flag bearers. Watch it live on NBC, or stream it on [Peacock]( or at [NBCOlympics.com](. You can also catch a re-airing tonight on NBC at 7:30 p.m. ET. [Follow our live blog](. [🏃🏽‍♀️ Here's everything you need to know to get ready for the Paris Olympic Games]( What's a [Phryge]( (above), the official Olympics mascot? And is [Celine Dion]( going to perform? Is the [shirtless Tongan athlete]( going to be at the [opening ceremony]( again? We have answers to your burning Olympic questions and [much more](. Learn how athletes are adjusting to their [cardboard beds](, which [leotards]( the U.S. women's gymnastics team will wear, and how [Team Mongolia's uniforms]( at the opening ceremony might steal the show. [See it all here](.   Shop TODAY   Budget-friendly deals, gift guides and more from Shop TODAY. [Jenna’s Bookshop: Get in the Olympic spirit with USA-inspired picks]( Planning to watch Team USA compete for gold, or simply spending more time outside this month? Jenna Bush Hager's pop-up bookshop has fun summer picks that can help you enjoy the warm weather. [SHOP NOW](   Start TODAY   Achieve your life and health goals with easy tips. Find your inner Olympic athlete with our 31-day workout plan that features functional exercises to improve mobility, build strength and ease aches and pains. [READ MORE]( [GET THE NEWSLETTER](   What's For Dinner?   Allow us to do the meal-planning for you French husband-and-wife restaurant owners Andrea Calstier and Elena Oliver stopped by TODAY to share tips for creating the ultimate Parisian picnic for your Olympic watch party. [VIEW RECIPE]( [♡ SAVE RECIPE](   Daily Delight   A little pick-me-up before you go. Forget Emily in Paris. We're all about [Hoda in Paris](! TODAY's Hoda Kotb is in the City of Light for the Olympics, and she's sharing [some of the sights]( she's seeing ahead of the start of the Games. With the help of her trusty driver, Christopher, Hoda got an early look at the arenas that will host the various sports and took in the iconic Arc de Triomphe. And, of course, Hoda and co-anchor Savannah Guthrie will be bringing viewers all the action from today's [opening ceremony](, where they will have an aerial view of the festivities from a bridge on the Seine.   Thanks for letting us in your inbox! See you tomorrow. Written by Scott Stump | Edited by Philip Caulfield Enjoying This is TODAY? Invite a friend to[subscribe here.]( Send us Feedback Follow us on Facebook More TODAY Newsletters Copyright © 2024 TODAY | 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10112 [MANAGE SUBSCRIPTION]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE](listvar=sub_today) | [PRIVACY]( | [SEND FEEDBACK](