Tokyo Olympics 2021: Full Schedule, Events, Where to Watch, and Everything You Should Need to Know

The 2021 Tokyo Olympics gets going with the opening ceremony at the New National Stadium on Friday 23 July and finishes up on Sunday 8 August. Following a year-long postponement because of the COVID-10 pandemic, the best athletes in the world are gathering in Japan to take part in 28 unique sports with the expectation of procuring a gold medal.

After a significant delay, athletes and fans the same are amped up for the event. There will be some soccer and softball activity going on before the Olympics start, yet the opening ceremony will mark the official beginning of the 2021 Summer Games.

The Tokyo 2020 schedule won’t kick off with the Opening Ceremony not surprisingly. The first 2 days will incorporate the preliminary matches of football as well as softball, one of the new sports to be acquainted within the Olympics. The opening ceremony will occur on July 23. The closing ceremony will be on the final day of the Olympics (August 8).

There is a mind-boggling measure of sporting competitions to anticipate at different Olympic venues. The athletics events start on July 30 at the new Tokyo Stadium and every single session will highlight finals and medal ceremonies.

The opening ceremony absolutely will be fun to watch, however, it will likewise be somewhat impactful as the world reunites for the Olympics in wake of a staggering pandemic that is still at the forefront of everybody’s mind.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Olympic opening ceremony and how to watch it as these long-awaited Olympics move ever closer.

When do the Tokyo Olympics begin in 2021?

Start date: Friday, July 23
Opening ceremony time: 7 a.m. ET/4 a.m. PT

The 2021 Olympic Games will start on Friday, July 23 with the Olympic opening ceremony. That will happen at 7 a.m. ET on Friday while it will happen at 8 p.m. local time in Tokyo. For those that would prefer not to rise and shine early, the event will be re-broadcast Friday night in the prime-time beginning at 7:30 p.m. ET. That will run until midnight.

Note that some soccer and softball match-ups are on July 21-22. Archery and rowing preliminaries start before July 23.

How to watch the 2021 Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony in the USA

• Television channel: NBC
• Live stream: Peacock, NBCOlympics.com, fuboTV

NBC will carry live coverage of the opening ceremony and any remaining Olympic events through their family of networks. The main network, NBC, will host the opening ceremonies.

The Olympics are back on NBC, with a 24/7 stream online if you confirm you’re a cable subscriber. NBCSports Gold will have a dedicated Olympics package – pay an upfront fee and you’ll have the option to watch anyplace, uninterrupted by advertisements.

Tokyo is 16 hours in front of the West Coast, so watching live ought to get a decent spread of events. It’s a little trickier on the East Coast, where you may need to depend on features.

US residents needn’t bother with a cable or satellite TV subscription to watch the Olympics on NBC’s family of channels. NBC itself will be the main channel, yet you’ll likewise discover coverage on NBCN, CNBC, USA Network, Olympics Channel, Golf Channel, and Telemundo. The major live TV streaming services incorporate most of these NBC-related channels, and everyone incorporates NBC however not in each market. The Olympics will likewise stream in 4K HDR on two of the services, FuboTV and YouTube TV.

On the off chance that you live in an area with good reception, you can watch on NBC free of charge by connecting a reasonable (under $30) indoor antenna to almost any TV.

There are a lot of streaming alternatives for Olympics fans also. Peacock is NBC’s free streaming platform and will carry coverage of the opening ceremonies. NBCOlympics.com will be too. FuboTV, which offers a seven-day free preliminary, is additionally a streaming option for these events.

How long is the Tokyo Olympics 2021 opening ceremony?

The Olympics opening ceremony is set to be around four hours in length. The event will start at 7 a.m. ET and will run until 11 a.m. ET. In Tokyo, the event will run from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. local time.

Where are the 2021 Tokyo Olympics?

The 2021 Olympics will be held in Tokyo, Japan. Tokyo was awarded the bid for the Olympics, which were initially scheduled to happen in 2020, back in 2013. The official cost for Japan’s government to host the Games is $15.4 billion, yet different estimates recommend the actual cost was twice so much.

The location will likewise affect how watchers in North America watch and consume the Olympics. Tokyo is 13 hours in front of Eastern Standard Time, which means numerous events will be broadcast on tape delay for prime-time audiences in the United States and Canada.

There are 42 Olympic venues spread across Japan. Here is a complete list along with the sports that will occur there.

Tokyo Olympics 2021 Venues

The Tokyo Olympics venues are parted into three main zones – the Heritage Zone in the centre of the city will be the main focus and contains the New National Stadium, which will play host to the ceremonies and the athletics events. Tokyo Bay region contains a raft of venues including the swimming and gymnastics centres. And afterward, there’s the ‘other’ zone, inexactly characterized as Outer Tokyo yet additionally including the northern city of Sapporo, which will host the marathons.

Venue	Events
Olympic Stadium	Opening/Closing Ceremonies, Track & Field, Soccer
Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium	Table Tennis
Yoyogi National Stadium	Handball
Nippon Budokan	Judo, Karate
Tokyo International Forum	Weightlifting
Kokugikan Arena	Boxing
Equestrian Park	Equestrian
Musashino Forest Sport Plaza	Badminton, Pentathlon
Tokyo Stadium	Soccer, Pentathlon, Rugby
Ariake Arena	Indoor Volleyball
Ariake Gymnastics Centre	Gymnastics
Ariake Urban Sports Park	Cycling, BMX Racing/Freestyle, Skateboarding
Ariake Tennis Park	Tennis
Odaiba Marine Park	Marathon Swimming, Triathlon
Shiokaze Park	Beach Volleyball
Aomi Urban Sports Park	3-on-3 Basketball, Sport Climbing
Oi Hockey Stadium	Field Hockey
Sea Forest Cross-Country Course	Equestrian — Eventing, Cross Country
Sea Forest Waterway	Canoe Sprint, Rowing
Kasai Canoe Slalom Centre	Canoe Slalom
Yumenoshima Park Archery Field	Archery
Tokyo Aquatics Centre	Swimming, Artistic Swimming, Diving
Tatsumi Water Polo Centre	Water Polo
Asaka Shooting Range	Shooting
Musashinonomori Park	Cycling Road
Sapporo Odori Park	Marathon, Race Walking
Makuhari Messe Hall	Fencing, Taekwondo, Wrestling
Tsurigasaki Surfing Beach	Surfing
Saitama Super Arena	Basketball
Kasumigaseki Country Club	Golf
Enoshima Yacht Harbour	Sailing
Izu Velodrome and MTB Course	Cyling Track, Mountain Bike
Fuji International Speedway	Cycling Road
Fukushima Azuma Baseball Stadium	Baseball, Softball
Yokohama Baseball Stadium	Baseball, Softball
Sapporo Dome	Soccer
Miyagi Stadium	Soccer
Ibaraki Kashima Stadium	Soccer
Saitama Stadium	Soccer
International Stadium Yokohama	Soccer

CENTRAL TOKYO (Heritage Zone)	Events	Capacity
New National Stadium	Opening and closing ceremonies	68,000
	Athletics (track and field)
	Football (women’s final)
Yoyogi National Gymnasium	Handball	13,291
Ryōgoku Kokugikan	Boxing	11,098
Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium	Table tennis	10,000
Nippon Budokan	Judo	14,471
	Karate
Tokyo International Forum	Weightlifting	5,012
Musashinonomori Park	Road cycling (start road races)

TOKYO BAY	Events	Capacity
Kasai Rinkai Park	Canoeing (slalom)	8,000
Oi Hockey Stadium	Field hockey	15,000
Tokyo Aquatics Centre	Aquatics (swimming, diving, synchronized swimming)	15,000
Tokyo Tatsumi International Swimming Center	Water polo	3,635
Yumenoshima Park	Archery	7,000
Ariake Arena	Volleyball	15,000
Olympic BMX Course	BMX cycling	6,000
	Skateboarding
Ariake Gymnastics Centre	Gymnastics (artistic, rhythmic, trampoline)	10,000
Ariake Coliseum	Tennis	20,000 = 10,000 centre court; 5,000 court 1; 3,000 court 2; 2,000 match courts (8×250)
Odaiba Marine Park	Triathlon	5,000 seated, unlimited standing room along route
	Aquatics (marathon swimming)
Shiokaze Park	Beach volleyball	12,000
Central Breakwater and Sea Forest Waterway	Equestrian (eventing)	20,000
	Rowing
	Canoeing (sprint)
Aomi Urban Sports Venue	3×3 basketball	5,000

OUTER TOKYO	Events	Capacity
Camp Asaka	Shooting	3,200
Musashino Forest Sports Plaza	Modern pentathlon (fencing)	10,000
	Badminton
Tokyo Stadium	Football (opening round matches)	49,970
	Modern pentathlon (excluding fencing)
	Rugby sevens
Saitama Super Arena	Basketball	22,000
Enoshima	Sailing	10,000
Makuhari Messe	Fencing	6,000
	Taekwondo
Wrestling	8,000
Baji Koen	Equestrian (dressage, jumping)	9,300
Kasumigaseki Country Club	Golf	30,000
Izu Velodrome	Track cycling	5,000
Izu Mountain Bike Course	Mountain biking[36]	11,500
Yokohama Stadium	Baseball	30,000
	Softball
Fukushima Azuma Baseball Stadium	Baseball (opening match)	30,000
	Softball (opening match)
Fuji International Speedway	Road cycling
	(finish road races, time trial)
Odori Park, Sapporo	Athletics (Marathon and Race Walking)	17,300

FOOTBALL STADIUMS	Location	Events	Matches	Capacity
International Stadium Yokohama[40]	Yokohama	Men’s and Women’s preliminaries and quarter-final, Women’s semi-final, Men’s final	10	70,000
Tokyo Stadium	Tokyo	Men’s and Women’s opening round	4	49,000
Saitama Stadium	Saitama	Men’s and Women’s preliminaries and quarter-final, Men’s semi-final and 3rd place play-off	11	62,000
Miyagi Stadium	Sendai	Men’s and Women’s preliminaries and quarter-final	10	49,000
Kashima Soccer Stadium	Kashima	Men’s and Women’s preliminaries, quarter-final and semi-final, Women’s 3rd place play-off	10	40,728
Sapporo Dome	Sapporo	Men’s and Women’s preliminaries	10	42,000
New National Stadium	Tokyo	Women’s final	2	60,012

OTHER VENUES	Events
Imperial Hotel, Tokyo	IOC hotel
Harumi Futo	Olympic Village
Tokyo Big Sight	International Broadcast Center (IBC)
Media Press Center (MPC)	International Broadcast Center (IBC)

Olympics schedule 2021

Here’s a full breakdown of each live event the NBC family of networks will show during the Olympics. There will be a lot of other tape-postponed coverage all through the event in light of the 13-hour time difference between Tokyo and the Eastern time zone.

Tuesday, July 20

Sport	Event	Time (ET)	Channel
Softball	Japan vs. Australia	8 p.m. – 10 p.m.	NBCSN
Softball	U.S. vs. Italy	11 p.m. – 1 a.m.	NBCSN

Wednesday, July 21

Sport	Event	Time (ET)	Channel
Softball	Mexico vs. Canada	2 a.m. – 4 a.m.	NBCSN
Women’s Soccer	Great Britain vs. Chile	3:30 a.m. – 5:30 a.m.	Olympic Channel
Women’s Soccer	China vs. Brazil	4 a.m. – 6 a.m.	NBCSN
Women’s Soccer	U.S. vs. Sweden	4:30 a.m. – 6:30 a.m.	USA
Women’s Soccer	Japan vs. Canada	6:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.	NBCSN
Women’s Soccer	Netherlands vs. Zambia	7 a.m. – 9 a.m.	Olympic Channel
Women’s Soccer	Australia vs. New Zealand	7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.	USA
Softball	U.S. vs. Canada	8 p.m. – 10 p.m.	NBCSN
Softball	Japan vs. Mexico	11 p.m. – 1 a.m.	NBCSN

Thursday, July 22

Sport	Event	Time (ET)	Channel
Softball	Italy vs. Australia	2 a.m. – 4 a.m.	NBCSN
Men’s Soccer	Egypt vs. Spain	3:30 a.m. – 5:30 a.m.	Olympic Channel
Men’s Soccer	Mexico vs. France	4 a.m. – 6 a.m.	USA
Men’s Soccer	New Zealand vs. South Korea	4 a.m. – 6 a.m.	NBCSN
Men’s Soccer	Ivory Coast vs. Saudi Arabia	5:30 a.m. – 6:30 a.m.	Olympic Channel
Men’s Soccer	Argentina vs. Australia	6:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.	Olympic Channel
Men’s Soccer	Japan vs. South Africa	7 a.m. – 9 a.m.	NBCSN
Men’s Soccer	Brazil vs. Germany	7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.	USA
Men’s Soccer	Honduras vs. Romania	8:30 a.m. – 9 a.m.	Olympic Channel
Rowing	Qualifying Heats	7:30 p.m. – 11:10 p.m.	NBCSN

Friday, July 23

Sport	Event	Time (ET)	Channel
Opening Ceremony	—	6:55 a.m. – 11 a.m.	NBC
Rowing	Qualifying Heat & Repechages	7:30 p.m. – 2 a.m.	USA
Cycling	Men’s Road Race	7:30 p.m. – 2 a.m.	USA
Tennis	Men’s/Women’s first-round singles, doubles	10 p.m. – 2 a.m.	Olympic Channel
Women’s Water Polo	U.S. vs. Japan	12 a.m. – 2 a.m.	NBCSN

Saturday, July 24

Sport	Event	Time (ET)	Channel
Tennis	Men’s/Women’s first-round singles, doubles	2 a.m. – 7 a.m.	Olympic Channel
Women’s Water Polo	U.S. vs. Japan	2 a.m. – 7:30 a.m.	NBCSN
Softball	U.S. vs. Mexico	2 a.m. – 7:30 a.m.	NBCSN
Archery	Mixed Team Final	2 a.m. – 7:30 a.m.	NBCSN
Women’s Soccer	Sweden vs. Australia	2 a.m. – 7:30 a.m.	NBCSN
Cycling	Men’s Road Race	2 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.	USA
Beach Volleyball	Women’s Qualifying Round	2 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.	USA
Swimming	Qualifying Heats	2 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.	USA
Beach Volleyball	Men’s Qualifying Round	2 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.	USA
Basketball	Men’s 3×3	2 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.	USA
Men’s Gymnastics	Qualifying	6 a.m. – 11 a.m.	Peacock
Men’s Volleyball	U.S. vs. France	6 a.m. – 11 a.m.	Peacock
Women’s Soccer	U.S. vs. New Zealand	7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.	NBCSN
Men’s Volleyball	U.S. vs. France	9 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.	NBC
Beach Volleyball	Women’s Qualifying Round	8 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.	NBC
Swimming	Finals	8 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.	NBC
Skateboarding	Men’s Street Qualifying	8 p.m. – 2 a.m.	USA
Basketball	Men’s 3×3	8 p.m. – 2 a.m.	USA
Skateboarding	Men’s Street Final	8 p.m. – 2 a.m.	USA
Cycling	Women’s Round Race	8 p.m. – 2 a.m.	USA
Softball	U.S. vs. Australia	8 p.m. – 1 a.m.	CNBC
Tennis	Men’s/Women’s first-round singles, doubles	10 p.m. – 2 a.m.	Olympic Channel
Skateboarding	Men’s Street Qualifying	11:30 p.m. – 2 a.m.	NBC
Men’s Water Polo	U.S. vs. Japan	1 a.m. – 2 a.m.	CNBC

Sunday, July 25

Sport	Event	Time (ET)	Channel
Men’s Water Polo	U.S. vs. Japan	2 a.m. – 4 a.m.	CNBC
Diving	Women’s Synchronized Springboard Final	2 a.m. – 4 a.m.	CNBC
Archery	Women’s Team Final	2 a.m. – 4 a.m.	CNBC
Tennis	Men’s/Women’s first-round singles, doubles	2 a.m. – 7 a.m.	Olympic Channel
Cycling	Women’s Road Race	2 a.m. – 8:20 a.m.	USA
Women’s 3×3 Basketball	U.S. vs. Romania	2 a.m. – 8:20 a.m.	USA
Swimming	Qualifying Heats	2 a.m. – 8:20 a.m.	USA
Men’s Soccer	Brazil vs. Ivory Coast	4:30 a.m. – 6:30 a.m.	NBCSN
Gymnastics	Women’s Qualifying	6 a.m. – 11 a.m.	Peacock
Men’s Basketball	U.S. vs. France	6 a.m. – 11 a.m.	Peacock
Men’s Soccer	Australia vs. Spain	6:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.	NBCSN
Swimming	Qualifying Heats	8 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.	NBC
Women’s 3×3 Basketball	U.S. vs. Taiwan	8 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.	NBC
Beach Volleyball	Men’s Qualifying Round	8 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.	NBC
Men’s Soccer	Japan vs. Mexico	8:30 a.m. – 9 a.m.	NBCSN
Triathlon	Men’s Final	5:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.	USA
Beach Volleyball	Women’s Qualifying Round	5:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.	USA
Triathlon	Men’s Final	7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.	NBC
Skateboarding	Women’s Street Final	8 p.m. – 2 a.m.	CNBC
Rugby	Men’s Qualifying Round	8 p.m. – 2 a.m.	CNBC
Skateboarding	Women’s Street Final	8 p.m. – 2 a.m.	CNBC
Men’s Basketball	Argentina vs. Slovenia	8 p.m. – 2 a.m.	CNBC
Softball	U.S. vs. Japan	9 p.m. – 11 p.m.	USA
Swimming	Finals	9:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.	NBC
Tennis	Men’s/Women’s second-round singles, doubles	2 a.m. – 7 a.m.	Olympic Channel
Basketball	3×3	11 p.m. – 2 a.m.	USA
Beach Volleyball	Women’s Qualifying Round	11 p.m. – 2 a.m.	USA
Women’s Water Polo	U.S. vs. China	11 p.m. – 2 a.m.	USA
Skateboarding	Women’s Street Final	11:30 p.m. – 2 a.m.	NBC

Monday, July 26

Sport	Event	Time (ET)	Channel
Men’s Basketball	Argentina vs. Slovenia	2 a.m. – 5 a.m.	CNBC
Shooting Skeet	Men’s Final	2 a.m. – 5 a.m.	CNBC
Archery	Men’s Team Final	2 a.m. – 5 a.m.	CNBC
Tennis	Men’s/Women’s second-round singles, doubles	2 a.m. – 7 a.m.	Olympic Channel
Women’s Water Polo	U.S. vs. China	2 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.	USA
Diving	Men’s Synchronized Platform Final	2 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.	USA
Canoe Slalom	Men’s Final	2 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.	USA
Rugby	Men’s Qualifying Round	2 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.	USA
Swimming	Qualifying Heats	2 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.	USA
Basketball	3×3	2 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.	USA
Men’s Volleyball	Brazil vs. Argentina	2 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.	USA
Fencing	Men’s Individual Foil & Women’s Individual Sabre Finals	5 a.m. – 8 p.m.	NBCSN
Beach Volleyball	Qualifying Round	5 a.m. – 8 p.m.	NBCSN
Gymnastics	Men’s Team Final	6 a.m. – 11 a.m.	Peacock
Triathlon	Women’s Final	5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.	USA
Beach Volleyball	Women’s Qualifying Round	8 p.m. – 10:10 p.m.	CNBC
Men’s Water Polo	U.S. vs. South Africa	8 p.m. – 10:10 p.m.	CNBC
Swimming	Finals	9:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.	NBC
Tennis	Men’s Round 2 singles, doubles	10 p.m. – 2 a.m.	Olympic Channel
Tennis	Women’s Round 3 singles, Round 2 doubles	10 p.m. – 2 a.m.	Olympic Channel
Rugby	Men’s Qualifying Round	10:10 p.m. – 12 a.m.	CNBC
Fencing	Women’s Team Epee Quarterfinals	10:10 p.m. – 12 a.m.	CNBC
Beach Volleyball	Men’s Qualifying Round	11 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.	USA
Softball	Bronze Medal Game	12 a.m. – 2 a.m.	CNBC
Women’s Basketball	U.S. vs. Nigeria	12:40 a.m. – 2 a.m.	USA

Tuesday, July 27

Sport	Event	Time (ET)	Channel
Diving	Women’s Synchronized Platform Final	2 a.m. – 4:30 a.m.	USA
Slalom Canoeing	Women’s Final	2 a.m. – 4:30 a.m.	USA
Beach Volleyball	Women’s Qualifying Round	2 a.m. – 7 a.m.	NBCSN
Rugby	Men’s Quarterfinal	2 a.m. – 7 a.m.	NBCSN
Tennis	Men’s Singles, Round 2	2 a.m. – 7 a.m.	Olympic Channel
Tennis	Women’s Singles, Round 3	2 a.m. – 7 a.m.	Olympic Channel
Tennis	Men’s and Women’s Doubles, Quarterfinals	2 a.m. – 7 a.m.	Olympic Channel
Women’s Basketball	U.S. vs. Nigeria	2 a.m. – 10 a.m.	USA
Cycling	Women’s Mountain Bike	2 a.m. – 10 a.m.	USA
Swimming	Qualifying Heats	2 a.m. – 10 a.m.	USA
3×3 Basketball	Quarterfinals	2 a.m. – 10 a.m.	USA
Women’s Soccer	U.S. vs. Australia	4 a.m. – 6 a.m.	USA
Gymnastics	Women’s Gymnastics Team Final	6 a.m. – 11 a.m.	Olympic Channel
Softball	Final	7 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.	NBCSN
Beach Volleyball	Women’s Qualifying Round	9:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.	NBCSN
Beach Volleyball	Men’s Qualifying Round	8 p.m. – 2 a.m.	USA
Table Tennis	Women’s Quarterfinal	8 p.m. – 2 a.m.	USA
Men’s Volleyball	U.S. vs. Tunisia	8 p.m. – 2 a.m.	USA
Slalom Canoeing	Qualifying	8 p.m. – 2 a.m.	USA
Rowing	Finals and Semifinals	8 p.m. – 2 a.m.	CNBC
Cycling	Women’s Time Trial	8 p.m. – 2 a.m.	CNBC
Cycling	Men’s Time Trial	8 p.m. – 2 a.m.	CNBC
Tennis	Men’s Third-round singles	10 p.m. – 2 a.m.	Olympic Channel
Tennis	Women’s Singles and Doubles, Quarterfinals	10 p.m. – 2 a.m.	Olympic Channel
Tennis	Men’s Doubles, Semifinals	10 p.m. – 2 a.m.	Olympic Channel
Tennis	Mixed Doubles, First Round	10 p.m. – 2 a.m.	Olympic Channel
Slalom Canoeing	Qualifying	12 a.m. – 2 a.m	NBC
Women’s Water Polo	U.S. vs. Hungary	12 a.m. – 2 a.m	NBC

Wednesday, July 28

Sport	Event	Time (ET)	Channel
Men’s Basketball	U.S. vs. Iran	12:40 a.m. – 2 a.m.	Peacock
Cycling	Men’s Individual Time Trial	2 a.m. – 5 a.m.	CNBC
Tennis	Men’s Singles, Third Round	2 a.m. – 7 a.m.	Olympic Channel
Tennis	Women’s Singles and Doubles, Quarterfinals	2 a.m. – 7 a.m.	Olympic Channel
Tennis	Men’s Doubles, Semifinals	2 a.m. – 7 a.m.	Olympic Channel
Tennis	Mixed, First Round	2 a.m. – 7 a.m.	Olympic Channel
Slalom Canoeing	Qualifying	2 a.m. – 12 p.m.	USA
Women’s Basketball	3×3 Semifinal	2 a.m. – 12 p.m.	USA
Rugby	Men’s Bronze Medal and Final	2 a.m. – 12 p.m.	USA
Men’s Basketball	3×3 Semfinal	2 a.m. – 12 p.m.	USA
Swimming	Qualifying Heats	2 a.m. – 12 p.m.	USA
3×3 Basketball	Finals	2 a.m. – 12 p.m.	USA
Men’s Volleyball	Brazil vs. Taiwan	2 a.m. – 12 p.m.	USA
Men’s Soccer	Germany vs. Ivory Coast	4 a.m. – 6:30 a.m.	NBCSN
Men’s Soccer	Romania vs. New Zealand	4 a.m. – 6:30 a.m.	NBCSN
Gymnastics	Men’s All Around	6 a.m. – 11 a.m.	Peacock
Men’s Soccer	France vs. Japan	7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.	NBCSN
Golf	Men’s First Round	6:30 p.m. – 3 a.m.	Golf Channel
Swimming	Finals	8 p.m. – 12 a.m.	NBC
Beach Volleyball	Qualifying Round	8 p.m. – 2 a.m.	USA
Rugby	Women’s Qualifying Round	8 p.m. – 2 a.m.	USA
Table Tennis	Women’s Semifinal	8 p.m. – 2 a.m.	USA
Men’s Water Polo	U.S. vs. Italy	8 p.m. – 2 a.m.	USA
Rowing	Finals	8 p.m. – 2 a.m.	CNBC
Cycling	BMX Racing Quarterfinals	8 p.m. – 2 a.m.	CNBC
Fencing	Women’s Team Foil Semifinals	8 p.m. – 2 a.m.	CNBC
Tennis	Men’s Singles and Mixed, Quarterfinals	10 p.m. – 2 a.m.	Olympic Channel
Tennis	Women’s Singles and Doubles, Semifinals	10 p.m. – 2 a.m.	Olympic Channel

Thursday, July 29

Sport	Event	Time (ET)	Channel
Fencing	Women’s Team Foil Semifinal	2 a.m. – 5 a.m.	CNBC
Tennis	Men’s Singles and Mixed, Quarterfinals	2 a.m. – 7 a.m.	Olympic Channel
Tennis	Women’s Singles and Doubles, Semifinals	2 a.m. – 7 a.m.	Olympic Channel
Fencing	Women’s Team Foil Bronze Medal and Final	2 a.m. – 8:10 a.m.	NBCSN
Men’s Water Polo	U.S. vs. Italy	2 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.	USA
Slalom. Canoeing	Women’s Final	2 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.	USA
Rugby	Women’s Qualifying Round	2 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.	USA
Swimming	Qualifying Heats	2 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.	USA
Women’s Volleyball	U.S. vs. Turkey	2 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.	USA
Gymnastics	Women’s All Around	6 a.m. – 11 a.m.	Peacock
Men’s Basketball	Spain vs. Argentina	8:10 a.m. – 10 a.m.	NBCSN
Swimming	Finals	8 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.	NBC
Golf	Men’s Second Round	6:30 p.m. – 3 a.m.	Golf Channel
Track & Field	Qualifying Rounds	8 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.	NBC
Track & Field	Qualifying Rounds	8 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.	USA
Table Tennis	Men’s Semifinals	8 p.m. – 2 a.m.	CNBC
Men’s Volleyball	U.S. vs. Brazil	8 p.m. – 2 a.m.	CNBC
Beach Volleyball	Women’s Qualifying Round	8 p.m. – 2 a.m.	CNBC
Rowing	Finals	8 p.m. – 2 a.m.	CNBC
Women’s Rugby	U.S. vs. Australia	8 p.m. – 2 a.m.	CNBC
Cycling	BMX Racing Finals	8 p.m. – 2 a.m.	CNBC
Gymnastics	Women’s Trampoline Final	8 p.m. – 2 a.m.	CNBC
Tennis	Men’s Singles and Mixed, Semifinals	11 p.m. – 2 a.m.	Olympic Channel
Tennis	Men’s Doubles, Final	11 p.m. – 2 a.m.	Olympic Channel

Friday, July 30

Sport	Event	Time (ET)	Channel
Gymnastics	Women’s Trampoline Final	2 a.m. – 4 a.m.	CNBC
Women’s Water Polo	U.S. vs. Taiwan	2 a.m. – 4 a.m.	CNBC
Archery	Women’s Individual Final	2 a.m. – 4 a.m.	CNBC
Women’s Volleyball	China vs. Taiwan	2 a.m. – 4 a.m.	NBCSN
Tennis	Men’s Doubles Final, Bronze Medal	2 a.m. – 7 a.m.	Olympic Channel
Tennis	Men’s Singles, Doubles Semifinals	2 a.m. – 7 a.m.	Olympic Channel
Women’s Basketball	U.S. vs. Japan	2 a.m. – 2 p.m.	USA
Diving	Women’s Springboard Qualifying	2 a.m. – 2 p.m.	USA
Women’s Soccer	Quarterfinal	4 a.m. – 6 a.m.	NBCSN
Women’s Rugby	Quarterfinals	4:30 a.m. – 6 a.m.	USA
Swimming	Qualifying Heats	6 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.	USA
Women’s Soccer	Quarterfinal	6 a.m. – 8 a.m.	NBCSN
Track & Field	Women’s 5000m, Triple Jump Qualifying, Shot Put Qualifying	6 a.m. – 11 a.m.	Peacock
Track & Field	Men’s 10000m Final, Mixed 4x400m Relay Round 1	6 a.m. – 11 a.m.	Peacock
Golf	Men’s Third Round	6:30 p.m. – 3 a.m.	Golf Channel
Women’s Soccer	Quarterfinal	8 a.m. – 9 a.m.	NBCSN
Beach Volleyball	Men’s Qualifying Round	9 a.m. – 10 a.m.	NBCSN
Men’s Volleyball	France vs. Taiwan	10 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.	NBCSN
Cycling	BMX Freestyle Qualifying	2 p.m. – 2 a.m.	USA
Triathlon	Mixed Relay	6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.	USA
Track & Field	Qualifying Round	8 p.m. – 11 p.m.	USA
Track & Field	Women’s 400m Hurdles Round One	8 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.	NBC
Beach Volleyball	Women’s Qualifying Round	8 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.	NBC
Swimming	Finals	8 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.	NBC
Beach Volleyball	Women’s Qualifying Round	8 p.m. – 2 a.m.	CNBC
Cycling	Women’s BMX Freestyle Qualifying	8 p.m. – 2 a.m.	CNBC
Women’s Volleyball	U.S. vs. Taiwan	8 p.m. – 2 a.m.	CNBC
Fencing	Women’s Team Sabre, Semifinals	8 p.m. – 2 a.m.	CNBC
Gymnastics	Men’s Trampoline Final	8 p.m. – 2 a.m.	CNBC
Tennis	Women’s Singles Final, Bronze Medal	11 p.m. – 2 a.m.	Olympic Channel
Tennis	Men’s Singles Bronze Medal	11 p.m. – 2 a.m.	Olympic Channel
Tennis	Women’s Doubles Bronze Medal, Mixed Doubles Bronze	11 p.m. – 2 a.m.	Olympic Channel

Saturday, July 31

Sport	Event	Time (ET)	Channel
Gymnastics	Men’s Trampoline Final	2 a.m. – 4 a.m.	CNBC
Archery	Men’s Individual Final	2 a.m. – 4 a.m.	CNBC
Diving	Women’s Springboard Semifinal	2 a.m. – 4:30 a.m.	USA
Tennis	Women’s Singles Final, Bronze Medal	2 a.m. – 7 a.m.	Olympic Channel
Tennis	Men’S Singles Bronze Medal	2 a.m. – 7 a.m.	Olympic Channel
Tennis	Women’s Doubles, Mixed Doubles Bronze Medal	2 a.m. – 7 a.m.	Olympic Channel
Men’s Soccer	Quarterfinal	4 a.m. – 6 a.m.	NBCSN
Women’s Rugby	Final and Bronze Medal	4:30 a.m. – 5:30 a.m.	USA
Men’s Soccer	Quarterfinal	5:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.	USA
Baseball	U.S. vs. Korea	6 a.m. – 9 a.m.	NBCSN
Track & Field	Men’s Long Jump, Women’s 100m, Men’s 100m, more	6 a.m. – 11 a.m.	Peacock
Women’s Volleyball	China vs. Italy	9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.	USA
Men’s Basketball	U.S. vs. TBD	6 a.m. – 11 a.m.	Peacock
Badminton	Men’s Doubles Final	9 a.m. – 3 p.m.	NBCSN
Golf	Men’s Final Round	6:30 p.m. – 3 a.m.	Golf Channel
Men’s Soccer	Quarterfinal	7 a.m. – 9 a.m.	USA
Fencing	Men’s Team Foil, Semifinal	10:30 a.m. – 2 a.m.	USA
Beach Volleyball	Women’s Elimination Round	8 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.	NBC
Swimming	Finals	8 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.	NBC
Cycling	BMX Freestyle Finals	8 p.m. – 2 a.m.	CNBC
Westling	Qualifying Round	8 p.m. – 2 a.m.	CNBC
Badminton	Men’s Singles Semifinal	8 p.m. – 2 a.m.	CNBC
Beach Volleyball	Elimination Round	8 p.m. – 2 a.m.	CNBC
Track & Field	Finals and Qualifying Round	8:10 p.m. – 10:45 p.m.	USA
Tennis	Men’s Singles Final	11 p.m. – 2 a.m.	Olympic Channel
Tennis	Women’s Doubles Final, Mixed Doubles Final	11 p.m. – 2 a.m.	Olympic Channel
Beach Volleyball	Men’s Elimination Round	12 a.m. – 2 a.m.	NBC

Sunday, August 1

Sport	Event	Time (ET)	Channel
Men’s Handball	Norway vs. France	2 a.m. – 5 a.m.	CNBC
Tennis	Men’s Singles Final	2 a.m. – 7 a.m.	Olympic Channel
Tennis	Women’s Doubles Final	2 a.m. – 7 a.m.	Olympic Channel
Tennis	Mixed Doubles Final	2 a.m. – 7 a.m.	Olympic Channel
Diving	Women’s Springboard Final	2 a.m. – 2 p.m.	USA
Men’s Handball	Denmark vs. Sweden	2 a.m. – 2 p.m.	USA
Weightlifting	Women’s Final	3:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.	NBCSN
Fencing	Men’s Team Foil Final	3:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.	NBCSN
Badminton	Women’s Singles Final	3:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.	NBCSN
Gymnastics	Event Finals	4 a.m. – 11 a.m.	Peacock
Track & Field	Event Finals & Semifinals	4 a.m. – 11 a.m.	Peacock
Men’s Basketball	Spain vs. Slovenia	4:20 a.m. – 6:10 a.m.	USA
Men’s Volleyball	U.S. vs. Argentina	8:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.	NBC
Canoeing	Spring Qualifying	2 p.m. – 2 a.m.	USA
Beach Volleyball	Women’s Elimination Round	7 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.	NBC
Track & Field	Finals and Qualifying Rounds	8 p.m. – 10:55 p.m.	USA
Beach Volleyball	Men’s Elimination Round	8 p.m. – 2 a.m.	CNBC
Field Hockey	Women’s Quarterfinal	8 p.m. – 2 a.m.	CNBC
Badminton	Women’s Doubles Bronze Medal & Final	8 p.m. – 2 a.m.	CNBC
Wrestling	Qualifying Rounds & Semifinals	10 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.	Olympic Channel
Men’s Water Polo	U.S. vs. Greece	10:30 p.m. – 11:40 p.m.	CNBC
Canoeing	Spring Qualifying	11:30 p.m. – 12:05 a.m.	NBC
Women’s Volleyball	U.S. vs. Italy	12:05 a.m. – 2 p.m.	NBC
Women’s Basketball	U.S. vs. France	12:40 a.m. – 2:30 a.m.	USA

Monday, August 2

Sport	Event	Time (ET)	Channel
Men’s Basketball	Quarterfinal	12:40 a.m. – 2 a.m.	Peacock
Diving	Men’s Springboard Qualifying	2 a.m. – 5 a.m.	CNBC
Beach Volleyball	Elimination Rounds	2 a.m. – 2 p.m.	NBCSN
Weightlifting	Women’s Final	2 a.m. – 2 p.m.	NBCSN
Badminton	Men’s Singles Final	2 a.m. – 2 p.m.	NBCSN
Soccer	Women’s Semifinal	4 a.m. – 8 p.m.	USA
Soccer	Women’s Semifinal	4 a.m. – 8 p.m.	USA
Beach Volleyball	Elimination Round	4 a.m. – 8 p.m.	USA
Men’s Water Polo	Spain vs. Croatia	4 a.m. – 8 p.m.	USA
Gymnastics	Event Finals	4 a.m. – 11 a.m.	Peacock
Track & Field	Finals, Semifinals & Qualifying	4 a.m. – 11 a.m.	Peacock
Wrestling	Finals	5 a.m. – 9 a.m.	Olympic Channel
Beach Volleyball	Women’s Quarterfinal	8 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.	NBC
Track & Field	Finals, Semifinals & Qualifying	8 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.	NBC
Track & Field	Finals & Qualifying	8 p.m. – 2 a.m.	CNBC
Wrestling	Qualifying Rounds	10 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.	Olympic Channel
Water Polo	Women’s Quarterfinal	11 p.m. – 2 a.m.	USA
Canoeing	Sprint Finals	11:30 p.m. – 12:05 a.m.	NBC
Volleyball	Men’s Quarterfinal	11:30 p.m. – 2 a.m.	NBC

Tuesday, August 3

Sport	Event	Time (ET)	Channel
Diving	Men’s Springboard Final	2 a.m. – 4 a.m.	CNBC
Soccer	Men’s Semifinals	4 a.m. – 8 p.m.	NBCSN
Beach Volleyball	Women’s Quarterfinal	4 a.m. – 8 p.m.	NBCSN
Swimming	Women’s Marathon	4 a.m. – 8 p.m.	NBCSN
Gymnastics	Event Finals	4 a.m. – 11 a.m.	Peacock
Track & Field	Finals, Semifinals & Qualifying	4 a.m. – 11 a.m.	Peacock
Wrestling	Finals	5 a.m. – 9 a.m.	Olympic Channel
Basketball	Men’s Quarterfinal	8 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.	USA
Volleyball	Men’s Quarterfinal	9:50 a.m. – 8 p.m.	USA
Golf	Women’s First Round	6:30 p.m. – 3 a.m.	Golf Channel
Track & Field	Finals, Semifinals & Qualifying	8 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.	NBC
Beach Volleyball	Men’s Quarterfinal	8 p.m. – 2 a.m.	CNBC
Skateboarding	Women’s Park Qualifying & Final	8 p.m. – 2 a.m.	CNBC
Canoeing	Sprint Quarterfinals	8 p.m. – 2 a.m.	CNBC
Water Polo	Men’s Quarterfinal	8 p.m. – 2 a.m.	CNBC
Track & Field	Finals & Semifinals	8 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.	USA
Wrestling	Qualifying Rounds	10 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.	Olympic Channel
Volleyball	Women’s Quarterfinal	12:05 a.m. – 2 a.m.	NBC
Basketball	Women’s Quarterfinal	12:30 a.m. – 2:30 a.m.	USA

Wednesday, August 4

Sport	Event	Time (ET)	Channel
Men’s Basketball	Semifinal	12:15 a.m. – 2 a.m.	Peacock
Basketball	Women’s Quarterfinals	2 a.m. – 10 a.m.	USA
Diving	Women’s Platform Qualifying	2 a.m. – 10 a.m.	USA
Artistic Swimming	Duet Final	2 a.m. – 10 a.m.	USA
Volleyball	Women’s Quarterfinals	2 a.m. – 8 p.m.	NBCSN
Equestrian	Individual Jumping Final	2 a.m. – 8 p.m.	NBCSN
Swimming	Men’s Marathon	2 a.m. – 8 p.m.	NBCSN
Wrestling	Finals	5 a.m. – 9 a.m.	Olympic Channel
Track & Field	Semifinals & Finals	6 a.m. – 11 a.m.	Peacock
Golf	Women’s Second Round	6:30 p.m. – 3 a.m.	Golf Channel
Beach Volleyball	Women’s Semifinal	8 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.	NBC
Track & Field	Finals, Semifinals & Qualifying	8 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.	NBC
Diving	Women’s Platform Semifinal	8 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.	NBC
Track & Field	Finals	8 p.m. – 2 a.m.	USA
Skateboarding	Men’s Park Qualifying & Final	8 p.m. – 2 a.m.	CNBC
Diving	Women’s Platform Semifinal	8 p.m. – 2 a.m.	CNBC
Canoeing	Sprint Finals	8 p.m. – 2 a.m.	CNBC
Wrestling	Qualifying Rounds	10 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.	Olympic Channel
Volleyball	Men’s Semifinal	12:05 a.m. – 2 a.m.	NBC

Thursday, August 5

Sport	Event	Time (ET)	Channel
Water Polo	Women’s Semifinal	2 a.m. – 3:30 a.m.	CNBC
Diving	Women’s Platform Final	2 a.m. – 6 a.m.	USA
Soccer	Women’s Bronze Medal	2 a.m. – 6 a.m.	USA
Track & Field	Men’s 20km Walk	2 a.m. – 7 a.m.	NBCSN
Wrestling	Finals	5:15 a.m. – 9 a.m.	Olympic Channel
Water Polo	Women’s Semifinal	6 a.m. – 10 p.m.	USA
Volleyball	Men’s Semifinal	6 a.m. – 10 p.m.	USA
Track & Field	Finals & Semifinals	6 a.m. – 11 a.m.	Peacock
Basketball	Men’s Semifinal	7 a.m. – 9 a.m.	NBCSN
Track & Field	Men’s 50km Walk	4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.	NBCSN
Golf	Women’s Third Round	6:30 p.m. – 3 a.m.	Golf Channel
Canoeing	Sprint Qualifying	8 p.m. – 10 p.m.	USA
Beach Volleyball	Women’s Final	8 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.	NBC
Beach Volleyball	Women’s Bronze Medal	8 p.m. – 12:15 a.m.	CNBC
Gymnastics	Rhythmic Individual Qualifying	8 p.m. – 12:15 a.m.	CNBC
Soccer	Women’s Final	10 p.m. – 2 a.m.	USA
Volleyball	Women’s Semifinal	10 p.m. – 2 a.m.	USA
Wrestling	Finals	10 p.m. – 2 a.m.	Olympic Channel
Soccer	Women’s Final	11:30 p.m. – 12:05 a.m.	NBC
Basketball	Women’s Semifinal	12:05 a.m. – 2 a.m.	NBC

Friday, August 6

Sport	Event	Time (ET)	Channel
Water Polo	Men’s Semifinal	2 a.m. – 3:30 a.m.	CNBC
Diving	Men’s Platform Qualifying	2 a.m. – 6 a.m.	USA
Handball	Women’s Semifinal	2 a.m. – 6 a.m.	USA
Track & Field	Women’s 20km Walk	3:30 a.m. – 7 a.m.	NBCSN
Wrestling	Finals	5:15 a.m. – 9 a.m.	Olympic Channel
Field Hockey	Women’s Final	6 a.m. – 10 a.m.	USA
Volleyball	Women’s Semifinal	6 a.m. – 10 a.m.	USA
Track & Field	Finals & Semifinals	6 a.m. – 11 a.m.	Peacock
Soccer	Men’s Bronze Medal	7 a.m. – 11 a.m.	NBCSN
Track & Field	Women’s Marathon	6 p.m. – 9 p.m.	USA
Golf	Women’s Final Round	6:30 p.m. – 3 a.m.	Golf Channel
Track & Field	Women’s Marathon	8 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.	NBC
Beach Volleyball	Men’s Bronze Medal	8 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.	CNBC
Beach Volleyball	Men’s Final	8 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.	CNBC
Diving	Men’s Platform Semifinal	9 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.	USA
Gymnastics	Rhythmic Group Qualifying	9 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.	USA
Men’s Basketball	Final	10:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.	Peacock
Basketball	Men’s Final	10:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.	NBC
Baseball	Bronze Medal	11:30 p.m. – 2 a.m.	CNBC
Volleyball	Men’s Bronze Medal	12:30 a.m. – 2 a.m.	USA

Saturday, August 7

Sport	Event	Time (ET)	Channel
Volleyball	Men’s Bronze Medal	2 a.m. – 5 a.m.	USA
Diving	Men’s Platform Final	2 a.m. – 5 a.m.	USA
Water Polo	Women’s Final	2 a.m. – 5 a.m.	USA
Basketball	Women’s Bronze Medal	2 a.m. – 5 a.m.	CNBC
Basketball	Men’s Bronze Medal	5 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.	USA
Basketball	Men’s Ceremony	5 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.	USA
Wrestling	Finals	5:45 a.m. – 9 a.m.	Olympic Channel
Track & Field	Finals	6 a.m. – 11 a.m.	Peacock
Soccer	Men’s Final	7:30 a.m. – 10 a.m.	NBCSN
Volleyball	Men’s Final	8 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.	NBC
Track & Field	Men’s Marathon	6 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.	USA
Volleyball	Women’s Bronze Medal	6 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.	USA
Gymnastics	Rhythmic Group Final	6 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.	USA
Track & Field	Men’s Marathon	8 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.	NBC
Handball	Women’s Bronze Medal	8 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.	CNBC
Basketball	Women’s Final	10:30 p.m. – 1 a.m.	NBC
Volleyball	Women’s Final	11:30 p.m. – 2 a.m.	USA
Water Polo	Men’s Bronze Medal	12:30 a.m. – 2 a.m.	CNBC
Boxing	Finals	12:30 a.m. – 2 a.m.	CNBC
Volleyball	Women’s Final	1:30 a.m. – 2:30 a.m.	NBC

Sunday, August 8

Sport	Event	Time (ET)	Channel
Boxing	Finals	2 a.m. – 3 a.m.	CNBC
Volleyball	Women’s Final	2 a.m. – 7 p.m.	USA
Water Polo	Men’s Final	2 a.m. – 7 p.m.	USA
Tokyo Gold	—	7 p.m. – 8 p.m.	NBC
Closing Ceremony	—	8 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.	NBC

Could the Tokyo Olympics 2021 be canceled again?

A few reports said that, privately, some Japanese politicians openly believed the Olympics would need to be canceled a second time. Nonetheless, the IOC president questioned that claim, saying he believes the Olympics would totally go on as scheduled.

Japan has been experiencing spikes in COVID-19 infections. Just under 30% of the Japanese populace has been basically mostly vaccinated at the time of writing, and a petition to cancel the Olympics has been signed by countless individuals. Regardless of this, Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga trusts Japan can run a “safe and secure Olympics.”

As referenced above, COVID-19 cases have effectively been found in the athletes’ town.

How will Japan keep the Tokyo Olympics 2021 safe from COVID-19?

Japan has been currently issuing protocols trying to protect the Olympics. Those taking an interest in the Olympics should use Japan’s COCOA Exposure Notification app and be tested for COVID-19 every four days.

Vaccinations aren’t required for Olympic athletes participating in the games, however numerous nations are ensuring the entirety of their athletes is vaccinated before joining in.

The IOC has released various “playbooks” for members, staff, and writers covering the Olympics.

Can audiences attend the Tokyo Olympics 2021?

Tickets at first sold out for the Tokyo Olympics in 2020, yet as of this moment, observers will be banned from attending the games in Tokyo and its surrounding regions. Events held external to the region covered by the crisis (like the marathon) will permit spectators, however, they’ll be asked not to support the runners on the streets.

We know without a doubt that international spectators will not have the option to join in. All abroad people have had their tickets refunded.

For what reason isn’t it called the 2021 Tokyo Olympics?

Notwithstanding the reality it’s occurring in 2021, these Olympics are as yet being officially referred to as the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

Events will be broadcast on NBC, USA, NBCSN, CNBC, Olympic Channel, Golf Channel, and NBC’s streaming platform, Peacock.

What events are new?

There are six new or returning Olympic games to focus on. Missing in London and Rio, men’s baseball and women’s softball are back because of their gigantic notoriety in Japan. Five countries will join the hosts in viewing for gold on the diamond. Karate, sport climbing, surfing, and skateboarding are additionally new, in a “How do you do, kids?” move by the IOC. Along these lines, basketball includes a three-on-three competition for eight countries. Rugby sevens, a variation that highlights seven players on each side, and golf return after appearing in Rio.

Tokyo Olympics medals design

Tokyo 2020 held a competition for the design of medals which pulled more than 400 entries. The medals for Tokyo Olympics 2021 are produced using recycled electronics. 5,000 gold, silver, and bronze medals were produced using recycled electronics sourced from everywhere in Japan.

The medals “symbolize the energy and diversity of the athletes.” The design of the medals additionally represents Japanese culture, with the ribbon showing off modernized ichimatsu Moyo (checkered patterns) and Kasane no irome (kimono layering techniques).

The Tokyo 2020 colors are added to the ribbon through more co2-friendly chemically-recycled polyester fibers. While the rear of the medal includes the Tokyo 2020 logo, the front represents Nike, the Greek goddess of triumph, before Panathinaikos Stadium.

Where is the next Summer Olympics?

Paris will host the 2024 Summer Olympics, having missed out on London for 2012. The US has a chance in 2028 when it’ll be in Los Angeles. The Olympics website has cool pages on each game of the modern era, returning to Athens in 1896.