As the world turns its eyes to the City of Light for the 2024 Paris Olympics, there’s no better time to join the celebration! From lively watch parties to engaging events, discover the best spots and activities to enjoy the Olympic spirit and cheer on your favorite athletes right here in the Bay Area.
Olympics Kick-off & Team USA Soccer Watch Party at Santana Row
Enjoy a live viewing of the Team USA Women’s Soccer Game on Thursday, July 25th from 11 AM-3 PM in Santana Row Park. Bring your lawn chairs or blanket and snag a spot on The Row. Plus enjoy Kid Games, Meet & Greet’s with Bay FC Players, Photo Opps, Prizes, to-go crepes from Left Bank Brasserie, and more in partnership with NBC Bay Area and Telemundo 48.
Thursday, July 25, 11 am.-3 pm
Santana Row Park, 377 Santana Row, San Jose
This event is free and open to the public
More info at www.santanarow.com
NBC’s Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony in IMAX
Paris Olympics
For the first time ever, experience the world’s biggest event on the world’s biggest screens! It’s NBC’s broadcast of the Opening Ceremony of the Paris Olympics, live in IMAX theaters. Witness a ceremony with classic Parisian splendor and style, a star-studded cast of performers, and a spectacular parade of athletes in boats down the River Seine, past the city’s most majestic landmarks.
Friday, July 26, 10:30am
View the list of participating theaters here
Opening Ceremony Watch Party in San Ramon
NBC Bay Area’s Chris Chmura will host a Watch Party for the Opening Ceremonies of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games at San Ramon’s City Center and THE LOT on Friday, July 26 at 7:00pm. The event will feature a meet and greet with local Olympic athletes, a big-screen viewing of the Opening Ceremony of boats filled with athletes from around the globe, games, prizes and more.
Friday, July 26, 7 p.m.
The Lot Cinema, City Center Bishop Ranch, 6000 Bollinger Canyon Road, San Ramon.
Free, reservations recommended. More info https://citycenterbishopranch.com
Olympics Opening Ceremony Watch Party Chez Philippe
Wear your Red, White and Blue cheering outfit and join the celebration at French bistro Chez Philippe downtown Los Gatos with lunch starting at 11:30am and dinner starting at 5:30pm.
Friday, July 26, starting at 11:30am
Chez Philippe, 34 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos
More info here
Opening Ceremony Watch Party at Manny’s
Experience a ceremony filled with classic Parisian splendor and style, featuring a star-studded lineup of performers and a breathtaking parade of athletes in boats along the River Seine, passing the city’s most iconic landmarks. Enjoy your favorite drink and food from our cafe from cappuccino’s to mimosas to croissants. Let’s cheer on our favorite teams and celebrate the start of the Olympics in style!
Friday, July 26. 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Manny’s, 3092 16th St., S.F.
$10.30, reservations recommended. More info at https://welcometomannys.com
Metreon Summer Olympics Watch Parties
Watch daily as the world’s greatest athletes compete for gold in the beautiful city of Paris. Enjoy live morning coverage of the Games on the theater’s big screen, featuring U.S. men’s and 3×3 basketball, swimming finals, beach volleyball, men’s and women’s gymnastics finals, track and field, the Closing Ceremony, and more.
Saturday, July 27-Aug. 11.
$13.78-$16.08; various morning showtimes; reservations recommended.
AMC Metreon, 135 Fourth St., S.F. 415-369-6207. www.amctheatres.com
Watch the Paris Olympic Games at Café Bastille
Watch the Olympic Games as if you were in Paris at Café Bastille. This French restaurant located downtown San Francisco, on Belden Lane, will be projecting the games live on its televisions every day from 11.30am to 8pm.
Address: 44 Belden Place, San Francisco, CA 94104.
