The Paris Olympics closing ceremony is set to be a grand finale to an exciting Games, promising entertainment and memorable moments for athletes and viewers alike. Scheduled for Sunday afternoon, the closing ceremony will mark the end of the Olympic festivities and celebrate the achievements of all the participating athletes.
The closing ceremony is set to take place on Sunday, August 11 at 3 p.m. ET/12 p.m. PT and is expected to run for approximately three hours until 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT. Viewers can catch the live broadcast of the closing ceremony on NBC, Peacock, and stream it on NBCOlympics.com across all time zones.
For those wondering about the specific time of the closing ceremony, it will air live at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday, August 11. Additionally, viewers in the Pacific time zone can tune in at 12 p.m. PT for the live broadcast of the ceremony. In case you miss the live airing, a replay of the closing ceremony will be available at 7 p.m. PT on NBC, Peacock, and NBCOlympics.com.
To watch the Olympics closing ceremony, simply tune in to NBC, Peacock, or stream it live on NBCOlympics.com. The ceremony will also be replayed at 7 p.m. on the same platforms. Following the closing ceremony, viewers can look forward to a special preview of the 2028 Games in Los Angeles on „Countdown to LA28“ at 10 p.m. ET.
The star-studded lineup for the closing ceremony includes performances by H.E.R., Snoop Dogg, Billie Eilish, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Reports suggest that Tom Cruise will also be performing a stunt during the handover of the Olympic flag from Paris to Los Angeles. While other A-list celebrities are rumored to be involved, nothing has been officially confirmed.
NBC Olympics host Mike Tirico is expected to be joined by Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon as the hosts of the closing ceremony. Team USA flag bearers for the event are swimmer Katie Ledecky and rower Nick Mead, who will lead the procession of athletes during the ceremony.
The closing ceremony will feature traditional highlights such as the athletes‘ parade and the handover of the Olympic flag to the organizers of the 2028 Los Angeles Games. With over a hundred performers, acrobats, dancers, and circus artists, the ceremony promises to be a visual spectacle that takes spectators on a journey through time.
As the Paris Olympics come to a close, the anticipation for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles continues to build. Scheduled for July 14 to July 30, 2028, the Los Angeles Games are already generating excitement and setting the stage for another unforgettable Olympic experience.