How To Watch Live 2021 Tokyo Olympics Without Cable TV
Summer Tokyo Olympics? StreamWise Solutions has the inside scoop of how to watch the Olympics without expensive cable or satellite providers.
By: Brian Cavanaugh, Denver, CO
The 2021 Olympics are only a month away, and for many people, this means watching the Olympics with an expensive cable or satellite subscription. But there is good news! It is possible to watch the 2021 Tokyo Olympics without cable or satellite. In fact, you can stream it live using your internet connection!
Watching and streaming the 2021 Tokyo Olympics is easier than ever thanks to technology – but don’t wait too long to find out what channels your favorite Olympics events will be on live!
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2021 Olympics TV Schedule
Initially scheduled for 2020, Tokyo’s Olympic games now occur in 2021 after being postponed due to a coronavirus pandemic. The two-week event takes place from July 23 to Aug. 8 and will be in its host country of Japan in Tokyo.
NBC will air 176 hours of Olympic programming on its national broadcast network. Prime-time coverage is scheduled nightly from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. eastern time; check the NBC TV schedule to ensure your favorite event is in these prime-time broadcasts. Remember, Tokyo is 13 hours ahead of our current ET zone.
Opening Ceremonies – 23 July, 2021
| Time (ET) | Time (MDT) | Program | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6:55 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | 4:55 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. | Live Opening Ceremony Coverage | NBC, NBCSN, Olympic Channel |
| 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Special Edition of TODAY | NBC, NBCSN, Olympic Channel |
| 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Tokyo Olympics Daytime | NBC, NBCSN, Olympic Channel |
| 7:30 p.m. – Midnight | 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | Primetime Opening Ceremony | NBC, NBCSN, Olympic Channel |
| 12:35 a.m. – 5:00 a.m. | 10:35 p.m. – 3:00 a.m. | (July 24th) Overnight Replay of Opening Ceremony | NBC, NBCSN, Olympic Channel |
Gymnastics
| Day | Start Time (EDT/MDT) | Event | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, July 23 | 9:00 p.m. / 7:00 pm | Men’s Qualification: Subdiv. 1 & 2 All Apparatuses | NBC, NBCSN, Olympic Channel |
| Saturday, July 24 | 8:30 p.m. / 6:30 p.m. | Men’s Qualification: Subdiv. 3 / Women’s Subdiv. 1, 2, & 3 All Apparatuses & Main Coverage | NBC, NBCSN, Olympic Channel |
| Sunday, July 25 | 4:05 p.m. / 2:05 p.m. | Women’s Qualificiation: Subdiv. 4 & 5 All Apparatuses & Main Coverage | NBC, NBCSN, Olympic Channel |
| Monday, July 26 | 6:00 p.m. / 4:00 p.m. | Men’s Team Final All Apparatuses & Main Coverage | NBC, NBCSN, Olympic Channel |
| Tuesday, July 27 | 6:45 a.m. / 4:45 p.m. | Women’s Team Final All Apparatuses & Main Coverage | NBC, NBCSN, Olympic Channel |
| Wednesday, July 28 | 6:15 a.m. / 4:15 p.m. | Men’s Team Final All Apparatuses & Main Coverage | NBC, NBCSN, Olympic Channel |
| Thursday, July 29 | 6:50 a.m. / 4:50 p.m. | Women’s Team Final All Apparatuses & Main Coverage | NBC, NBCSN, Olympic Channel |
| Sunday, August 1 | 4:00 a.m. / 2:00 a.m. | Event Finals M Floor/Pommel, W Vault/Bars | NBC, NBCSN, Olympic Channel |
| Monday, August 2 | 4:00 a.m. / 2:00 a.m. | Event Finals M Rings/Vault, W Floor | NBC, NBCSN, Olympic Channel |
| Tuesday, August 3 | 4:00 a.m. / 2:00 a.m. | Event Finals M P Bars/High Bar, W Beam | NBC, NBCSN, Olympic Channel |
Swimming
| Day | Start Time (EDT/MDT) | Event | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, July 24 | 6:00 a.m. / 4:00 a.m. | Session 1 Heats & Session 2 Semis/Finals Men’s 400m IM & more | NBC, NBCSN, Olympic Channel |
| Sunday, July 25 | 6:00 a.m. / 4:00 a.m. | Session 3 Heats & Session 4 Semis/Finals Women’s 400m IM & more | NBC, NBCSN, Olympic Channel |
| Monday, July 26 | 6:00 a.m. / 4:00 a.m. | Session 5 Heats & Session 6 Semis/Finals Women’s 200m Free & More / 100m Breast & more | NBC, NBCSN, Olympic Channel |
| Tuesday, July 27 | 6:00 a.m. / 4:00 a.m. | Session 7, Heats Men’s 100m Free & more / Session 8, Semis/Finals Women’s 200m Free & more | NBC, NBCSN, Olympic Channel |
| Wednesday, July 28 | 6:00 a.m. / 4:00 a.m. | Session 9, Heats Men’s 200m IM & more / Session 10, Semis/Finals Men’s 100m Free & more | NBC, NBCSN, Olympic Channel |
| Thursday, July 29 | 6:00 a.m. / 4:00 a.m. | Session 11, Heats Women’s 800m Free & more / Session 12, Semis/Finals Women’s 100m Free & more | NBC, NBCSN, Olympic Channel |
| Friday, July 30 | 6:00 a.m. / 4:00 a.m. | Session 13, Heats Men’s 50m Free & more / Session 14, Semis/Finals Women’s 800m Free & more | NBC, NBCSN, Olympic Channel |
| Saturday, July 31 | 9:30 p.m. / 7:30 p.m. | Session 15, Finals Men’s 50m Free & more | NBC, NBCSN, Olympic Channel |
| Tuesday, August 3 | 5:30 p.m. / 3:30 p.m. | Open Water Women’s 10km | NBC, NBCSN, Olympic Channel |
| Wednesday, August 4 | 5:30 p.m. / 3:30 p.m. | Open Water Men’s 10km | NBC, NBCSN, Olympic Channel |
Track And Field
To see a comprehensive list of all track and field events, go to the NBC’s Olympic schedule.
| Day | Start Time (EDT/MDT) | Event | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, July 29 | 8:00 p.m. / 6:00 pm | M400mH, W800m, W100m, & More / M High Jump Q Rounds / M Discuss Q Rounds | NBC, NBCSN, Olympic Channel |
| Friday, July 30 | 8:00 p.m. / 6:00 pm | The men’s 10,000m final; 1st rounds in the men’s 400m hurdles, women’s 100m, mixed 4x400m relay, women’s 800m, women’s 5000m; and more. | NBC, NBCSN, Olympic Channel |
| Saturday, July 31 | 8:00 p.m. / 6:00 pm | Finals in the women’s 100m, mixed 4x400m relay and men’s discus; 1st rounds in the women’s 100m hurdles and 400mH and men’s 800m; and more. | NBC, NBCSN, Olympic Channel |
| Sunday, August 1 | 8:00 p.m. / 6:00 pm | Finals in the men’s 100m, women’s triple jump, women’s shot put and men’s high jump; women’s 100m hurdles and 400mH semifinals; and more. | NBC, NBCSN, Olympic Channel |
| Monday, August 2 | 8:00 p.m. / 6:00 pm | Finals in the women’s 100m hurdles, men’s steeplechase, women’s 5000m, men’s long jump and women’s discus; semifinals, 1st rounds and more. | NBC, NBCSN, Olympic Channel |
| Tuesday, August 3 | 8:00 p.m. / 6:00 pm | Finals in men’s 400m hurdles, men’s pole vault, women’s long jump, women’s 200m, women’s hammer and women’s 800; semis, 1st rounds and more. | NBC, NBCSN, Olympic Channel |
| Wednesday, August 4 | 5:30 a.m. / 3:30 a.m. | Finals in the men’s 200m, women’s 400m hurdles, men’s 800m, women’s steeplechase and men’s hammer; semifinals, 1st rounds and more. | NBC, NBCSN, Olympic Channel |
| Thursday, August 5 | 3:30 a.m. / 1:30 a.m. | Finals in the men’s shot put, men’s triple jump, women’s pole vault, men’s 110mH and men’s 400m; heptathlon 800m and decathlon 1500m; and more. | NBC, NBCSN, Olympic Channel |
| Friday, August 6 | 3:30 a.m. / 1:30 a.m. | Finals in both 4x100m relays, the men’s 5K, women’s 1500m, women’s 400m, women’s javelin, women’s 20km walk and men’s 50km walk; and more. | NBC, NBCSN, Olympic Channel |
| Saturday, August 7 | 6:00 a.m. / 4:00 a.m. | The women’s marathon and finals in the men’s and women’s 4x400m relays, women’s high jump, men’s 1500m, women’s 10,000m, men’s marathon, and men’s javelin. | NBC, NBCSN, Olympic Channel |
If you want to watch a sport that isn’t listed above, you can go to the NBC’s Olympic schedule. This schedule is tentative as it subject to change at any time. Networks that will provide the Olympics are maybe be subject to change as well.
How to Watch Summer Olympics 2021 Live Stream
To watch the Tokyo Olympics without cable or satellite, it is vital to make sure your internet speed and wifi network will support streaming. Otherwise, you will experience buffering issues. StreamWise can optimize your internet connection, so you have a smooth streaming experience.
We recommend the following streaming services that will complement an outdoor antenna:
Sling TV: Sling TV is our top recomendation as it is the best low-cost streaming service for Sports. Most Olympic fans will only need the Sling Blue package which gets you 44 channels, including NBC Sports Network and USA Network, for only $35 per month. The Olympic Channel (plus 11 other channels) are available with the Sports Extra add-on for an additional $11 monthly. If needed, you can add CNBC with the News Add On for $6 more. Only pay for what you need, then easily cancel it after the Summer Olympics are over.
If you are in an apartment or a tough spot for free TV from the Antenna, there are more expensive monthly options for streaming all of the Olympic channels.
YouTube TV: YouTube TV offers almost all of the Summer Olympic TV channels for $65 per month. Keep it for 1 month and then cancel it.
AT&T TV: AT&T TV has a range of viewing options ranging from $69.99 to $139.99, with its base plan including NBC Sports Network and USA Network. Albeit one of the most expensive streaming options, you can always cancel when your favorite team, event, or sports season ends.
The alternative streaming options above are recommendations that apply to most people. If there are channels, events, programs, movies, and sports teams that you cannot live without, we recommend that you give us a call to provide you with the best assessment. We stress not to cut-the-cord on your own, including antenna installation, as you will most likely not get the full benefit of lowering your monthly bill while enjoying a crisp and clear television experience.
Can You Watch the Olympics With An Antenna? (OTA)
NBC will broadcast the 2020, now 2021, Tokyo Olympics. Since they have the rights in the United States, you can watch coverage of all the major events live on TV with an antenna. Broadcasters like NBC use over-the-air signals to broadcast their channels. There’s no need for a cable or satellite subscription, but you’ll have to invest in an outdoor antenna. Signal strength will depend on where you live, your proximity to local signal transmitters, how much interference is around your home, and other factors.
We recommend an outdoor antenna and have StreamWise Solutions install for you due to increased signal strength, dependability, and channel coverage. Doing the installation yourself or an indoor antenna would most likely lead to signal issues, inconsistency, and headaches.
Watching The Tokyo Olympics With An Outdoor Antenna Has Its Benefits!
- FREE – $0 a month forever (no broadcast TV fee, sports fee, HD fee, or taxes).
- Best HD Picture – That is right, the HD quality is even better than cable or satellite.
- Better Reception – When installed correctly, the reception will be better too.
- No Blackouts – No more contracts! No cable or satellite feuds.
- Olympics plus Major Local Sports – Broadcast TV features major local games. Stop overpaying!
- More Sports Free – Watch all major sports like NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, NCAA, Golf & more.
- Whole-Home TV Everywhere – 1 antenna gets you 60+ channels free on all your TVs.
- 100% Legal – I know this all sounds too good to be accurate, but it is true.
Still A Cable TV Subscriber? Cut The Cord Today!
Cord-cutting is the best way to watch the Tokyo Olympics and your favorite sports without a monthly bill. You can still catch all your favorite shows, movies, and sports with an over-the-air antenna for FREE! While streaming, you can get all of the same cable channels for a lot less money and no contracts.
While an antenna will get you free access to 176 hours of extreme competition, you’ll need a pay-TV subscription to access NBC’s complete Olympic offering which includes 455 hours on the cable networks. Most streaming services carry most networks, and many also have local broadcast stations, but it depends on where you live and how much you want to pay.
Cable and satellite companies are expensive, and they don’t offer much in terms of customer service. With cord-cutting, you will save money while getting more channels than ever before! Plus, it’s easy to set up – call the experts at StreamWise Solutions! There is no need for any extra equipment or hidden fees compared to your cable or satellite provider that constantly raises prices year-over-year.
No Contracts: All Channels You Need Without Any Commitment
You don’t have to spend your money on expensive cable or satellite TV anymore! Be smart about saving and get all of the most popular channels in HD without using any data at all. So next time you’re out shopping for a new antenna, make sure it’s an outdoor one so that you’ll always be able to see what is happening with local news live as well as watch sports games for free too!
Another benefit of using an HD Antenna is that it uses no data at all! Local news, favorite sports, and shows can all be watched data-free and cost-free.
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Conclusion
One of the best things about a personalized solution from StreamWise is that your TV/Internet bill will be cut in half forever, since you will only be paying for the channels you want with no contracts. We even offer easy to use integrated antenna + streaming solutions that offer a DVR to record events plus pause, rewind and fast forward. This means if an event airs while you are sleeping or at work you can easily record it and watch it later at your convenience! You’ll never miss any important moments in sports again with this convenience, so don’t wait too long before getting started on watching the Olympics the right way, without cable or satellite.
If you’re ready now but need help setting up an antenna, DVR, Streaming or other equipment, call StreamWise Solutions today at 303-794-8600.
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