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Here’s Where To Watch The 2024 Olympics In NYC

The 2024 Paris Olympics are now fully underway, and if you’re not going abroad to check it out yourself, there’s still ways to watch here in NYC! It’s happening now until August 11, when the closing ceremony will take place signaling the end of the games. If you plan on wanting to watch Team USA (and beyond) compete in the World’s Games, we’ve got some spots for you to do it!

From big screen watch parties to sports bars with Olympics-themed menus, there’s a little something for everyone. Here’s the best places to watch the 2024 Paris Olympics in NYC over the next few weeks.

1. Rockefeller Center

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From now until Sunday, August 11th (Closing Ceremony), you can stop by The Rink at Rockefeller Center, which has transformed into NYC’s very own Olympic Village. Complete with two big screens broadcasting the games, visitors can take photos on a Paris podium, taste test Parisian food and drink, and compete against each other in table games. Learn more about the Olympics takeover at Rockefeller center here.

Where: The Rink at Rockefeller Center

2. Hudson Yards

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Hudson Yards’ famous Big Screen is back again for the Olympics, offering one of the largest watch parties to New Yorkers during the entirety of the games. The 30-foot screen in the Pubic Square and Gardens will showcase various events throughout the whole 2 weeks from around 9 am – 10 pm.

Plus, on July 30 there will be a Parisian-inspired Café Recupé Pop-up where you can meet Olympic Gold Medalists Ashley Caldwell and Justin Schoenefeld!

See the full list of Olympic events being shown here!

Where: 20 Hudson Yards

3. Treadwell Park

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With two different locations in NYC (Battery Park City & Upper East Side), Treadwell Park is showing the Olympics on their 20 flat-screen TVs, all while serving 20 rotating craft beers. It’s a great spot to grab a pint and watch some action.

Plus on August 2, they’re selling $12 beer flights, which include different kinds of IPAs, pales, and more. See the full Olympics-themed menu here!

Where:

Battery Park City – 301 South End Ave

Upper East Side – 1125 1st Ave

4. Loreley Beer Garden

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Root on Team USA at Loreley Beer Garden in the Lower East Side, where the special Olympics-themed frozen drink, the Frosé, White & Blue topped with a gold-medal wearing rubber ducky and American flag is currently on sale. You’ll be able to sip on the special while their 8 large screen TVs play the games! Learn more about Loreley and book a spot here!

Where: 7 Rivington St

5. The Standard Biergarten

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The Standard Biergarten is hosting live screenings of the Olympics, where guests can watch the games, play table tennis, and indulge on a special cocktail menu, inspired by the multinationalism of the games.

Alongside their classic German beer and pretzels, New Yorkers can partake in a special cocktail crawl, collecting stamps corresponding to different themed cocktails in a “BG passport.” If all five stamps are collected they can enjoy 25% off their next visit! Learn more here.

Where: 848 Washington St

6. Electric Shuffle

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Electric Shuffle just opened a few weeks ago, and this new bar is a great spot to play some shuffleboard and watch Team USA. You can watch the games through August 11 and even receive your drink in a red, white, and blue cup to cheer on the Stars and Stripes! Learn more about Electric Shuffle and plan your visit here.

Where: 44 W 30th St

7. Printer’s Alley

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Watch the Olympics with the sound on at Printer’s Alley, where there’s also plenty of Olympics food and drink specials happening through out the games. Some of them include Beer Buckets for $25, Beef or Buffalo Sliders for $12, and so much more. Learn more about Printer’s Alley and plan your visit here!

Where: 215 W 40th St

8. Versa

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If you’re looking for a rooftop bar option to watch this year’s Olympics, head to Versa in Midtown. Their 16-foot jumbo screen is the ideal place to watch the likes of the USA Men’s Basketball Team, Katie Ledecky, Simone Biles, and the rest of Team USA!

Plus, they have a special Olympics-themed cocktail menu including the Dink & Volley Sour (Malibu Coconut Rum, cranberry, and lime juice), the Par-Tee at Paris (Bombay Gin, simple syrup, mango liqueur, and lemon juice), and The Victory Smash (No-ABV with cucumber, mint, and lemonade). Learn more about Versa and plan your visit here!

Where: 218 W 35th St

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Rockefeller Center will screen the Paris Olympics

Rockefeller Center will screen the Paris Olympics

The Paris Olympics are the most anticipated sporting event of this summer, and anyone who didn’t manage to buy a ticket to the French capital is going to have to figure out how to experience it all from home. 

If you happen to live in New York and are getting major Olympic FOMO, you’re in luck: Rockefeller Center will serve as the home base for NBCUniversal’s coverage of the 2024 games and host festive screening events that will be free and open to the public.

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Starting Friday, July 26, until the games end on August 11, Rockefeller Center is transforming the screens at The Rink into an ongoing Olympics watch party, which will include live coverage of the events and surprise visits from current and former U.S. Olympic athletes. 

The fun will start with the Opening Ceremony, which will be screened live at The Rink at noon EST tomorrow and then again in the evening for primetime viewing. 

On the day of the Opening Ceremony, there will be archery, soccer, handball and rugby screenings. The rest of the games start in full gear on Saturday, including some of the most anticipated events like men’s and women’s swimming, men’s gymnastics, skateboarding and more. To see NBC’s full schedule this weekend, visit their website

There will also be plenty of opportunities to get pictures with a replica of the Eiffel Tower, an Olympic medal podium, an Olympic rings display, and more. A digital cube will allow guests to watch massive LED screens featuring Peacock’s immersive Olympic viewing experience. There will also be a Parisian-style patio and bar where you can buy Olympic-themed items by Michelob ULTRA, the beer sponsor of the U.S. Olympic team. 

For live updates on programming and surprise activations, keep an eye on NBC Olympics and the Rockefeller Center’s official Instagrams.

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