When are the 2022 Winter Olympics? Beijing Games dates, info, opening ceremony
The XXIV Olympic Winter Games – or Winter Olympics – in Beijing are no doubt being held with a sense of controversy, with some wondering why the Games are being held in the first place.
There are questions about China's human rights issues and keeping athletes safe in a still raging global pandemic.
It will be the first time in three decades that the Summer and Winter Olympics will occur less than a year apart.
NBC is so concerned about the coronavirus that they are not sending commentary teams to Beijing and will broadcast events remotely from their headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut.
Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about the 2022 Winter Olympics.
When do the Winter Olympics start?
The opening ceremony of the 2022 Winter Games is set for Friday, Feb. 4 and will air live on NBC and Peacock at 6:30 a.m ET. Competition in some events will begin two days earlier. Primetime begins each night at 8 p.m. ET, except for Sundays
NBC's primetime coverage starts Feb. 3 with figure skating and men's and women's moguls. The closing ceremony is Feb. 20.
How many events are in the Winter Olympics?
There will be 109 events, including seven that will make their debut.
Mixed-gender team aerials, Men’s big air, Women’s big air are freestyle skiing events, with mixed team relay in the short-track speedskating program. A mixed team event is debuting in the ski jumping competition. Snowboarding will also have a mixed team snowboard cross and monobob, which is a women's solo bobsledding event.
What TV channel will broadcast Beijing Olympics?
NBC and its cable subsidiaries will broadcast the Beijing Olympics in the United States. USA Network will broadcast coverage 24 hours a day, along with broadcasting on CNBC will supplement more than 2,800 hours of coverage.
How can I watch Beijing Olympics online via live stream?
The streaming service Peacock will livestream every event of the Beijing Olympics and additional coverage can be seen NBCOlympics.com and the NBC Sports app. For the cord-cutting audience, coverage will be provided by the Olympic channel on Sling TV, YouTube TV and Hulu + Live TV with a subscription.
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