How to watch Olympic Soccer in 2024

Where to watch Olympic Soccer

NBC is the media rights holder for Olympic Games coverage in the United States, which means the various events will be broadcast on its family of networks and streaming platform, Peacock. The USA Network and E! will carry Olympic soccer coverage. These channels are available on live TV streaming services like Peacock, DIRECTV STREAM, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV and YouTube TV.

Watch Olympic Soccer on Peacock

NBCUniversal has the exclusive right to broadcast the Olympic Games in the United States until 2032, which means that its streaming platform, Peacock, will be a significant part of the coverage. Peacock will provide live coverage of all 39 Olympic events, including the opening and closing ceremonies and exclusive events. Subscribers will also have access to documentaries, full-length events and 24/7 Olympic channels.

Aside from Olympic coverage, Peacock is the exclusive United States home of English Premier League football. In addition to premium live events like WrestleMania, SummerSlam and the Royal Rumble, professional wrestling fans can enjoy WWE's excellent coverage on shows like "Raw," "Smackdown" and "NXT," as well as wrestling documentaries and programming from the WWE library.  

Watch Olympic Soccer on DIRECTV STREAM

DIRECTV STREAM is the live TV streaming service arm of satellite TV provider DIRECTV. It offers four English-language plans and a Spanish package. USA Network and E! are both part of the base level Entertainment plan, so subscribers will be able to follow select events during the Olympic Games. 

There are other sports-centric channels for NBA, MLB, NFL and college football coverage, including ESPN, ESPN2, Fox Sports 1 (FS1), TBS, TNT and local channels.

If you aren’t able to watch the events live, DIRECTV STREAM plans feature unlimited DVR storage. It’s worth noting that recordings can be stored for up to nine months. The service also offers unlimited streams at home and three out-of-home streams.

Watch Olympic Soccer on Fubo

This sports streaming service, Fubo, started out as a soccer-centric platform that has since expanded to include a multitude of channel options across pro and college sports. Fubo’s entry-level plan includes USA Network and E! for Olympic soccer coverage. All Fubo plans also feature a slew of other essentials like beIN SPORTS, the Big Ten Network, CBS Sports Network, ESPN, ESPN2, FS1, FS2, Golf Channel and NFL Network. 

One of Fubo’s biggest advantages over other live TV streaming services is the inclusion of regional sports networks in select plans. However, subscribers must pay a regional sports fee which varies depending on the location. Fubo also offers unlimited Cloud DVR storage.

Watch Olympic Soccer on Hulu + Live TV

Hulu + Live TV is one of the most value-packed live TV streaming services available. The service combines live TV channels and an extensive on-demand library with access to Disney Plus and ESPN Plus. This means subscribers get a substantial amount of both entertainment and sports, including the Disney animated classic library, blockbusters from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, unrivaled UFC coverage and the lauded “30 for 30” documentaries. 

The Hulu Live TV channel list includes USA Network and E!, along with ESPN, CBS Sports Network, NFL Network, MLB Network, Big Ten Network and many more. Hulu + Live TV also offers unlimited DVR storage and two at-home streams. 

Watch Olympic Soccer on Sling TV

Sling TV is the best live TV streaming service for the budget-conscious. The two base plans, Sling Orange and Sling Blue, share some similar channels but differ in some ways. For Olympic soccer coverage, you will need a subscription to the Blue plan for USA Network and E!. Alternatively, you can opt for the hybrid Orange & Blue plan, which combines the two basic packages to increase the Sling TV channel list. 

In contrast to unlimited capacity offerings from services like Hulu and YouTube TV, Sling TV only offers 50 hours of DVR storage and some find this to be a major downside. However, Sling TV is still a formidable rival, particularly when taking the cheaper price into account. 

Watch Olympic Soccer on YouTube TV

YouTube TV’s channel lineup is chock full of sports channels. The list includes ESPN, NBC, ABC, FS1, ESPN2, Big Ten Network, CBS Sports Network, Golf Channel, NBA TV, ESPNU, ESPNEWS, FS2 and many more. It also features the USA Network and E! for Olympic soccer broadcasts. 

If you subscribe to YouTube TV, you'll get three simultaneous streams, which is slightly better than competitors like Hulu (which only offers two), up to six personal accounts with customized recommendations and unlimited DVR storage.

Olympic Soccer Schedule 2024

Olympic soccer is slated to begin play on July 24, 2024. You can find the full schedule on Olympics.com.

FAQ

When did soccer become an official Olympic sport?

Soccer—or football, as it is known globally—first made an Olympic appearance at the 1900 Paris Games as a team sport. However, it was officially recognized as an Olympic sport in 1908. 

Will Messi play in the Olympics?

Football legend Lionel Messi is representing his homeland, Argentina, at the Copa América between 20 June and 14 July. The short turnaround means he will not be participating in the Paris Olympics. Messi already has an Olympic gold medal as part of the victorious under-23 team at the Beijing 2008 Games.

How many soccer teams can qualify for the Olympics?

Sixteen teams have qualified for the men’s tournament and they will be divided into four groups of four teams each. On the women’s side, 12 teams have qualified. They will be divided into three groups comprised of four teams each.