Which Olympics events are Katie Ledecky swimming in? Here's how and when to watch her next heat
Ten-time Olympic medalist Katie Ledecky will be competing at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. One of the most decorated female swimmers of all time, the 27-year-old is competing in her fourth Olympic Games where she'll hope to win her eighth gold medal.
Keep reading below to find out how to watch Katie Ledecky go for gold at the Paris Summer Olympics.
How and when to watch Katie Ledecky's swimming events at the 2024 Summer Olympics
Women's swimming events at the Summer Olympics are scheduled to take place from July 27, 2024 to August 4, 2024. Swimming will air on NBC and USA Network. Peacock will livestream every event of the Paris 2024 Olympics, including the opening and closing ceremonies.
You can jump to Katie Ledecky's full schedule by clicking here. She is likely to swim on Saturday, July 27 at 5:00 a.m. ET and 2:52 p.m. ET.
NBC, USA Network, E!, CNBC and Golf Channel. USA Network will air all Olympic events, including swimming.
How to watch Katie Ledecky's swimming events at the Summer Olympic Games without cable
While many cable packages include NBC and the other channels broadcasting the 2024 Summer Olympics, it's easy to watch the 2024 Summer Olympics if those channels aren't included in your cable TV subscription, or if you don't have cable at all. Your best options for watching are below. (Streaming options will require an internet provider.)
Watch every event of the Paris 2024 Olympics on Peacock
In addition to major sporting events like the 2024 Paris Olympics, Peacock offers its subscribers live-streaming access to NFL games that air on NBC and sports airing on USA Network. The streaming service has plenty more live sports to offer, including Big Ten basketball, Premier League soccer and WWE wrestling (including formerly PPV-only events such as WrestleMania). There are 80,000 hours worth of recorded content to watch as well, including hit movies and TV series such as "The Office" and "Parks and Recreation."
A Peacock subscription costs $8 per month. An annual plan is available for $80 per year (best value). You can cancel anytime.
Top features of Peacock:
- Peacock's Olympic coverage will include "multi-view" options in which fans can curate their viewing journey, choosing the Olympic events they are most interested in watching.
- Peacock will air exclusive coverage of PGA Tour events, Olympic trials and Paris Olympics 2024 events.
- Peacock features plenty of current and classic NBC and Bravo TV shows, plus original programming such as the award-winning reality show "The Traitors."
Stream the 2024 Summer Olympic Games on Sling TV
For streaming the Paris Olympics -- and for streaming all the must-watch college football and NFL games to follow this fall -- we like Sling TV. The cable TV replacement option offers packages that include your local NBC station starting at $45 per month, or $70 for two months (special prepay offer). You also get access to E! and USA Network (including 400 hours of Olympics programming on USA in 4K resolution). We like that there's a $11 per month sports add-on plan called Sports Extra and the option to add on Paramount+ if you want to catch even more sporting events this fall.
Tap the button below to sign up for Sling TV.
Top features of Sling TV Orange + Blue plan:
- Sling TV is our top choice for streaming major sporting events like NASCAR.
- There are 46 channels to watch in total, including local NBC, Fox and ABC affiliates (where available).
- You get access to most local NFL games and nationally broadcast games at the lowest price.
- All subscription tiers include 50 hours of cloud-based DVR storage.
- You can add Golf Channel, NBA TV, NHL Network, NFL RedZone, MLB Network, Tennis Channel and more sports-oriented channels (19 in total) via Sling TV's Sports Extras add-on.
Watch the 2024 Summer Olympics airing on network TV with Fubo
You can also catch the 2024 Summer Olympics airing on network TV on Fubo. Fubo is a sports-centric streaming service that offers access to network-aired sports like the Tour de France, and almost every NFL game next season. Packages include the live feed of sports and programming airing on CBS, Fox, NBC, ESPN, NFL Network and more, so you'll be able to watch more than just the Summer Olympics- all without a cable subscription.
To watch the 2024 Summer Olympic Games without cable, start a seven-day free trial of Fubo. You can begin watching immediately on your TV, phone, tablet or computer. In addition to Olympic events, you'll have access to NFL football, Fubo offers NCAA college sports, MLB, NBA, NHL, MLS and international soccer games. Fubo's Pro Tier is priced at $80 per month after your free seven-day trial.
Sports fans will want to consider adding on the $7.99 per month Fubo Extra package, which includes MLB Network, NBA TV, NHL Network, Tennis Channel, SEC Network and more channels. Or upgrade to the Fubo Elite tier and get all the Fubo Extra channels, plus the ability to stream in 4K, for an extra $10 per month.
Top features of Fubo Pro Tier:
- There are no contracts with Fubo -- you can cancel at any time.
- You can watch sporting events up to 72 hours after they air live with Fubo's lookback feature.
- The Pro tier includes over 180 channels, including NFL Network and Golf Channel.
- Fubo includes all the channels you'll need to watch college and pro sports, including CBS (not available through Sling TV).
- All tiers come with 1,000 hours of cloud-based DVR recording.
- Stream on your TV, phone, and other devices.
Watch the 2024 Summer Olympics on Hulu + Live TV
You can watch the 2024 Summer Olympics and more top-tier sports coverage, including NFL Network, with Hulu + Live TV. The bundle features access to 90 channels, including Golf Channel. Unlimited DVR storage is also included. Watch the 2024 Summer Olympic Games and every NFL game on every network next season with Hulu + Live TV, plus exclusive live regular season NFL games, popular studio shows (including NFL Total Access and the Emmy-nominated show Good Morning Football) and lots more.
Hulu + Live TV comes bundled with ESPN+ and Disney+ for $77 per month.
Watch the 2024 Summer Olympic Games live with a digital HDTV antenna
You can also watch the 2024 Summer Olympic Games airing on network TV with an affordable indoor antenna, which pulls in local over-the-air HDTV channels such as CBS, NBC, ABC, Fox, PBS, Univision and more. Here's the kicker: There's no monthly charge.
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2024 Summer Olympic Games: Katie Ledecky's competition schedule
Ledecky's competition schedule begins on Saturday, July 27 and concludes on Saturday, August 3. Ledecky will likely compete in the following events and days,
All times Eastern
Saturday, July 27, 2024
- Women's 400-meter freestyle heats at 5 a.m.
- Women's 400-meter freestyle final at 2:52 p.m.
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
- Women's 1500-meter freestyle heats at 5 a.m.
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
- Women's 1500-meter freestyle final at 3:09 p.m.
Thursday, August 1, 2024
- Women's 4x200-meter freestyle relay preliminary at 5 a.m.
- Women's 4x200-meter freestyle relay final at 3:49 p.m.
Friday, August 2, 2024
- Women's 800-meter freestyle heats at 5 a.m.
Saturday, August 3, 2024
- Women's 800-meter freestyle final at 3:08 p.m.
What records does Katie Ledecky hold?
Though Ledecky previously held the world record for the 400m freestyle, she currently holds the world record for two of the four events in which she'll be competing -- the 800m freestyle (8 minutes, 4.79 seconds) and the 1500m freestyle (15:20.48).
