How to Watch the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles Online Without Cable

After watching the spectacular 2024 Paris Olympics conclude, my attention now shifts to the 2028 Los Angeles Games, which begin on July 14th. Let me share all the details about these upcoming Olympics.

In a hurry? NBCUniversal has the broadcasting rights for the Summer Games. If you want access to it all, sign up for Peacock. You can also get all the live channels carrying the Olympics with these services:

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See All the Summer Olympics on Fubo (free trial)

The Olympics have long been a major television event. Until 1994, the Summer and Winter games were held the same year. Since that time, the Winter Games have been every 4 years starting in 1994 and the Summer games every 4 years starting in 1996.

The COVID-19 pandemic messed that schedule up, however. So the 2020 Summer Olympics were held in 2021 — placing them right in front of the Winter Games — the opposite order of the old days where the Summer Games came first.

See All the Summer Olympics on Fubo (free trial)

What You Need to Know about the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics

• Location: Paris, France
• Number of Events: NA (329 in 2024)
• Number of Sports: 35 expected (32 in 2024)
• Number of Disciplines: NA (48 in 2024)
• Opening Ceremony: Friday, July 14, 2028
• Closing Ceremony: Sunday, July 30, 2028
• Broadcast/Streaming: NBC, USA Network, CNBC, E!, Golf Channel, Telemundo, Universo, Peacock
• Future Summer Games:
  • 2028: July 21 — August 6 in Los Angeles, USA
  • 2032: July 23 — August 8 in Brisbane, Australia
  • 2036: Not yet set

The games span 17 days. The most popular Summer games are gymnastics, swimming, track, soccer, and basketball. But less-prominent games like volleyball, wrestling, and table tennis can be extremely exciting.

The Winter Games feature less than a third as many events as the Summer Games. See our Winter Olympics Guide for information about it.

See All the Summer Olympics on Fubo (free trial)

Where Are the Olympics Broadcast?

In the old days of network TV, viewers were limited to watching only parts of the most popular events. Cable changed all that. And now, you don’t even need cable.

In 2014, NBCUniversal paid the IOC $7.75 billion for the broadcast rights to the Olympics in the United States through the 2032 games. This means that depending on the event you might be watching on NBC, USA Network, or other NBCUniversal-owned channels.

If you are looking for The Olympic Channel or NBC Sports Network (NBCSN), NBCUniversal shut them down and moved their content to various other channels like USA Network.

All of these channels are available online as live streams. As long as you find the right package, you should be all set to watch the Olympics online from start to finish.

Everything will be simulcast on NBC’s streaming service Peacock.

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How to Watch the Olympics Without Cable

Olympics coverage airs on multiple channels. You don’t need a cable subscription to see it all. If you just want to follow the Olympics, you will have no problem. It may take a bit of planning to see your favorite events if they aren’t the most popular.

You can find all the event schedules on NBCOlympics.com. It also includes a lot of on-demand content and information about the games. Bookmark it. It’s a good resource.

You can also find guides and schedules to watch the most popular sports here:

• Basketball
• Gymnastics
• Soccer

Top Ways to Watch the 2028 Olympics

You can watch much of the Summer Olympics coverage for free using an antenna. Or you can watch even more via streaming.

Live TV Streaming Services

All the major streaming services can provide full access to the upcoming Olympic games that appear on live TV.

One feature that is very important to people who don’t want to miss a minute of the Olympics is a DVR. Many events are normally happening at the same time so being able to record one event or show while watching another is critical.

Another good feature for people with family or roommates is the availability to stream on multiple screens at the same time. All the services provide at least 2-3 but you can usually pay extra to get more.

Since all the streaming services provide pretty good Olympics coverage, you should look at their whole packages. We’ve provided links to our reviews for each of them.

Summer Olympics on Fubo

For $79.99/month, Fubo (formerly FuboTV) includes 150+ channels with every package. This includes everything you need to watch the Olympics without cable. The provide USA and NBC with their basic (Pro) plan.

Sign Up for a Free Fubo Trial

Fubo gives all new subscribers a free trial. Since this is a contract-free service, you’ll be able to cancel during the trial if this isn’t the right service for you. This will ensure you’re not charged for anything. If you wait to cancel until after the trial ends, you’ll be charged for at least the first month, depending on when you cancel.

Our Fubo review can tell you more.

Summer Olympics on DIRECTV STREAM

DIRECTV STREAM is slightly more expensive than the many streaming services at $79.99/month. They offer pretty much any channel you can think of with many options for greater coverage. Their base plan includes NBC and USA Network. You may want to upgrade to its Choice plan for $108.99/month, to get access to pretty much all your local MLB, NBA, and NHL games.

Get DIRECTV STREAM Free Trial

Check out our DIRECTV STREAM review to learn more.

Summer Olympics on Sling TV

Sling TV is one of the best low-cost streaming services. For just $40.00/month, Sling Blue provides access to 40+ streaming channels including NBC (select markets) and USA.

Save $25 on Sling TV Now

By paying for 2 or 3 months to Start, Sling will also provide you with a digital OTA antenna, which will allow you to stream your local NBC affiliate. What’s notable here is that Sling makes it easy to include your OTA channels along with your streaming channels so you don’t need to switch back and forth.

This should provide you with complete Olympics coverage. For all the details on Sling TV, see our review.

Summer Olympics on Hulu + Live TV

Hulu + Live TV starts you off with 95+ channels for $76.99/month. This collection includes the channels where the Olympics will be airing: NBC and USA.

Get Hulu + Live TV for $59.99 Monthly

On top of that, Hulu + Live TV offers complete access to all Hulu on-demand content including Hulu Originals along with Disney+ and ESPN+. It is a contract-free service, which means you don’t have any commitments. You can cancel whenever you want.

Our Hulu + Live TV review has full details.

Summer Olympics on YouTube TV

For $72.99/month, YouTube TV offers 100+ channels. It provides access to all the channels you need for good Olympics coverage.

Like other services, YouTube TV provides an absolutely risk-free way to try out the service. You’ll start with a free weeklong trial. If you’re not satisfied you can cancel during the trial and you won’t be charged.

See our YouTube TV review for more information.

On-Demand Streaming: Peacock

If you are obsessed with the Olympics, then you really should invest in Peacock. It costs only $7.99/month and it will stream everything from the 2028 Summer Games — even the stuff that will air on the live TV channels including NBC.

Sign Up for Peacock Now!

Peacock is generally considered an on-demand streaming service and it does offer the full library of NBCUniversal shows and films. But it also shows a lot of live sporting events.

Find out more in our Peacock review.

Watch Olympics Over-the-Air

If you want complete access to Los Angeles 2028, you will need to stream. However, many events will air on your local NBC affiliate. You can watch this absolutely free if you have a digital antenna — assuming you live relatively close to a station (which is usually true).

Having a digital antenna is a good thing for cord-cutters. They provide you with greater options in your viewing. Check our these articles for more information on getting set-up:

• What Is OTA?
• What Local News Without Cable
• HDTV Without Cable — Using a Simple Indoor Antenna
• Indoor or Outdoor TV Antenna?
• Best Over-the-Air (OTA) DVR Options

Streaming Device Support

To fully enjoy the coming Olympic games, you want to view them in high definition. So it’s critical that the service you pick supports your devices. There’s good news about this.

These days, the major streaming services provide excellent support for streaming devices. If it was purchased over the past couple of years from Amazon or a big box store, it’s almost certainly supported.

Here are the devices that all the services we’ve discussed provide:

• Amazon Fire TV
• Android TV smart TVs
• Apple TV
• Chromecast
• Mobile Devices (Android, iOS)
• Roku
• Samsung smart TVs

All the providers except DIRECTV STREAM support LG and Vizio smart TVs and Xbox gaming systems. Sling TV supports Oculus. Hulu supports Nintendo Switch. Hulu and YouTube Support PlayStation. Fubo and YouTube TV support Hisense smart TVs.

2028 Summer Olympics

It’s too early to have information on the 2028 Summer Olympics. Below is the information for the 2024 Paris Games but it won’t change that much for the Los Angeles Games.

The 2024 Summer Olympic Games will feature 32 sports in 48 disciplines.

What is the difference between a sport and a discipline?

Some sports are divided into disciplines, which are kind of like sub-sports. For example, gymnastics is divided into three disciplines: artistic, rhythmic, and trampoline.

2024 Summer Olympics Events

The main items are sports and the sub-items are disciplines:

2024 Summer Olympics Schedule

In the following table, the days are based on Paris time (CET).

Wrapping Up

You won’t have any problems watching the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics online without cable. You’ll be able to stream on most devices. You can even use a digital antenna for the events airing on NBC.

Fubo is our top choice for watching the Summer Olympics. Fubo allows you to try out its service with a free trial.

See All the Summer Olympics on Fubo (free trial)

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I am a Senior Content Editor at Hotdog.com, specializing in sports streaming and regional programming issues. With a PhD in Atmospheric Physics from the Oregon Graduate Institute of Science and extensive experience in remote sensing technology, including early video streaming, I bring a unique technical perspective to the streaming industry.

My expertise in sports coverage, particularly for out-of-market games and regional sports networks, stems from years of hands-on experience as an early adopter of streaming services and my work addressing fans' viewing challenges. As a longtime cord-cutter and subscriber to multiple streaming platforms, I combine my technical knowledge with practical user experience, making me a leading expert in the field of sports streaming and entertainment technology.

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