How to watch the Olympics in St. Joseph

By Kendra Simpson

Athletes around the globe are gearing up for the start of the Olympic games Friday, but for the estimated billion people who will not be in Paris, News Press NOW has gathered all the information viewers need to know to watch the opening ceremonies live.

The games’ live broadcast will begin with a preshow at 11 a.m. CST, with the ceremony itself starting at 12:30 p.m.. The Prime Time Encore telecast will air at 6:30 p.m. CST for U.S. viewers and will include additional content not seen before.

Viewers can watch from a number of platforms including the NBC broadcast on cable and its app, as well as streaming platforms NBC, Peacock and NBC Olympics. While watching the games, keep an eye out for familiar faces among the hosts including NFL Hall of Famer Peyton Manning and three-time Grammy-winning singer Kelly Clarkson.