Paris Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony Time. The 2024 paris olympics will break with tradition and hold the opening ceremony along the river seine, with crowds of more than 600,000 expected. A primetime version will also air on nbc at 7:30 p.m.

It is expected to last just under four hours, with the final stages taking place as the sun sets. The 2024 paris olympics got underway on friday with a unique opening ceremony on the river seine which divided opinion on a chaotic day in france.