Olympic rings in Place du Trocadéro in Paris, France (Photo: Anne Jea)
Thanks to a partnership between the Army and Air Force Exchange Service, AAFES, and Comcast NBCUniversal, Service Members, Retirees, honorably discharged Veterans, and other eligible individuals, will have the opportunity to watch over 5,000 hours of live coverage from the 2024 Paris Olympic Games for free, as reported by the MilitaryTimes.
The Paris Olympics will take place from July 26 to August 11. Those who qualify may watch the events live on ShopMyExchange.com on their computers or mobile devices. All branches of the military are eligible to participate. Due to content rights restrictions, viewers must have an active ShopMyExchange.com account. Establishing an account requires online verification of military or Veteran status.
According to a joint announcement by AAFES and NBCUniversal, coverage will include live competitions across 39 sports and all 329 medal events. Additionally, viewers can expect to see top stories, memorable moments, and livestreams of select practice sessions. Video content such as event recaps, highlights, viral moments, and interviews will also be available.
To access the coverage, viewers can visit NBCOlympics.com on a computer or use the NBC Sports app, available only to viewers in the U.S., and select the Exchange as their service provider. Viewers stationed overseas must access the livestream from military locations equipped with internet service from authorized providers like 101 GLOBAL, Boingo, and others.
For step-by-step instructions on accessing the livestream and further details about NBCUniversal’s coverage of the Olympics, interested individuals can find more information on The Exchange website.
For more information about watching NBCUniversal coverage of the Olympics visit the NBC sports website.
Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Rich Martinez, AAFES’ senior enlisted advisor, expressed appreciation for the partnership, emphasizing the opportunity to bring the Olympic Games to military personnel and their families regardless of their location. Mona Dexter, Vice President of Military and Veteran Affairs at Comcast NBCUniversal, stated that it is their to privilege to provide unprecedented access to this global event set against the backdrop of Paris. This collaboration reflects a commitment to serving those who have served, ensuring they can enjoy and share in the excitement of the Olympic Games, regardless of their current duty station or Veteran status.
Author: Rikki Almanza
Rikki is a Web Content Coordinator for the American Legion, Department of California. With a deep-rooted connection to the military, a spouse who is a Navy veteran, a father who served in the Air Force for 25 years, and a grandfather who proudly served, Rikki is committed to using her skills and knowledge to provide valuable assistance and resources to servicemembers and veterans.