NBC Universal's unprecedented depth of coverage from the 2008 Beijing Games will bring you the most dramatic event in sports, when you want it, where you want it. NBC will bring you coverage every day with five broadcast and cable channels -- three in HD -- as well as 25 sports LIVE online, plus a live mobile video channel, mobile alerts and the most comprehensive online Web site in Olympics history.
BROADCAST
Beginning with soccer games on August 6th -- two days before the Opening Ceremony -- and concluding with the Closing Ceremony on August 24th, NBC Universal will offer an estimated 1,200 hours of coverage across the network and its cable stations.
The nightly Primetime shows will feature live swimming, gymnastics and beach volleyball action, broadcast the following morning from Beijing (12 hours ahead of Eastern Time). Extensive cable coverage will be offered on USA, MSNBC, CNBC and Oxygen, with high-definition broadcasts on NBC's HD affiliates, USA HD and Universal HD. Spanish-language coverage will be provided by Telemundo.
DIGITAL
Whether on mobile, VOD, or on the web, NBC Olympics' digital platforms will deliver the broadest event coverage ever. Beginning on NBCOlympics.com, every user can "localize" their Olympic experience to get detailed, filterable TV listings specific to their NBC station and cable/satellite provider.
In addition, the site itself will offer more than 3,500 hours of exclusive video, including 2,200 hours of live streams, plus full-event replays and extensive highlights -- all free and on demand throughout the Games. Powered by MSN's Silverlight technology, NBCOlympics.com's video will allow users to further customize their experience -- whether by selecting picture-in-picture functionality, watching simultaneous views of multiple events, or setting on-screen alerts and more. This same Olympic video will also be available on mobile devices and cable VOD packages.
NBCOlympics.com will also be home of a rich gaming experience, in-depth athlete profiles, two-screen companion applications and much more. Be sure to register HERE to receive updates as the Games approach. It all begins with…
CABLE
You don't have to wait until August to get your Olympics fix. Cable viewers can enjoy a wide range of Olympic programming through their On Demand menus.
OLYMPIC TRIALS
Leading up to the Games, NBC and its cable stations will cover several sports' Olympic Trials, where berths on the U.S. team for Beijing will be earned. Key events include:
Diving (NBC): June 21, 22
Gymnastics (NBC): June 21, 22
Track & Field (USA, NBC): June 27-30, July 3-6
Swimming (USA, NBC): June 29-July 6
Full Trials coverage
Register at NBCOlympics.com to receive details of all broadcast and online coverage.
