PARIS, France — The Paris Olympics will soon come to a close after nearly three weeks of the world's greatest athletes competing together.
Here's what to know about the final days of the 2024 Summer Games and the Closing Ceremony.
What’s the last event of the 2024 Olympics?
The women's basketball gold medal game is the last event before the closing ceremony. It's scheduled to tip off at 9:30 a.m. EDT on Sunday, Aug. 11 at Bercy Arena.
When is the 2024 Olympics Closing Ceremony?
The closing ceremony is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. EDT on Sunday. It's expected to last until 5:15 p.m. EDT.
The Stade de France, home of the Paris Olympics track and field competition, will be the site of Sunday's closing ceremony.
What will happen during the Closing Ceremony?
It will feature traditional highlights, including the athletes' parade and the handover of the Olympic flag to the organizers of the 2028 Los Angeles Games. There will be a medal presentation ceremony — for the women’s marathon from earlier in the day.
It’s a more traditional setting after the Seine River was used for the audacious Opening Ceremony, but don’t expect it to be dull.
Organizers said in a recent statement that it will include “over a hundred performers, acrobats, dancers and circus artists.” There will be musical performances and “the participation of world-renowned singers will complete the picture. ... Part of the show will take place in the air, while the giant sets, costumes and spectacular lighting effects will take spectators on a journey through time, both past and future.”
Tom Cruise will reportedly be performing some big stunts to symbolically pass the Olympic flag to 2028 host Los Angeles. The plan includes Cruise rappelling down from the top of the Stade de France.
How can I watch the closing ceremony?
It will air on NBC and Peacock.