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Olympics TV coverage

Posted by Joanna Weiss August 8, 2008 07:30 PM

The opening ceremonies are upon us, the gold medal ceremonies are pouring forth fast, and the coverage is...overwhelming. Here's an overview of the complete TV schedule. And here's a guide to what the daily coverage will look like on NBC and its many cable networks.

NBC:
Live coverage of all 32 swimming gold medal finals; four key nights of men’s and women’s gymnastics led by the women’s and men’s team gold medal finals, as well as the women’s and men’s individual gold
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
8 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Midnight – 1:30 a.m.

MSNBC:
Weekday, long-form coverage of a full range of Olympic sports, including softball, soccer, beach volleyball, wrestling, basketball, volleyball and weightlifting.
5 a.m. – 5 p.m.

CNBC:
Long-form coverage of Olympic boxing from 5-8 p.m. ET. From midnight-4:30 a.m. on most nights, CNBC will have expanded, long-form coverage of a wide variety of Olympic sports such as softball, tennis, weightlifting, wrestling and badminton.
Midnight – 4:30 a.m.
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

USA:
Coverage of the USA men’s and women’s basketball and soccer teams.
2 a.m. – 12 p.m.

OXYGEN:
A daily recap at gymnastics, in addition to equestrian and tennis.
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

TELEMUNDO:
Live men's and women's soccer, basketball, gymnastics, diving, volleyball, as well as track and field, swimming and baseball.
2:00 a.m.-6:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Midnight – 1:00 a.m.

3 comments so far...
  1. Thanks for the complete schedule. Oddly enough, it was not easy to find in one place or in a readable manner. Enjoy !

    Posted by Jason is a Riot August 8, 08 08:24 PM
  1. THIS HAS THE POSIBILITIES OF BEEING HLEPUL
    I lacks the general times to watch doe our favorite spots..

    Posted by Adm Devault August 12, 08 09:32 PM
  1. Why no coverage of archery????

    Posted by Clemson archer August 15, 08 10:28 AM
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