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Water polo is set to play its part in the greatest sporting event on the planet. As the XXXIII Olympiad approaches, all eyes will be on Paris 2024, marking a century since the French capital last hosted this prestigious competition.
Spectators will return in their thousands for the first time in eight years, particularly eager to watch water polo after the Coronavirus pandemic kept fans away at Tokyo in 2021.
However, most fans of the Olympics will not be there in person; millions will tune in via TV or watch the games online. To ensure you don’t miss any of the action, we’ve created an easy TV guide to help you follow every moment.
*Please note this article will be regularly updated with the most up to date information*
When and where is the water polo tournament?
The water polo tournaments at the 2024 Paris Olympics are scheduled to take place from July 27 to August 11. The men’s tournament will run from July 28 to August 11, while the women’s tournament will be held from July 27 to August 10. Matches will be played at the Paris Aquatic Centre and the Paris La Défense Arena.
Where can I find livescore statistics?
All livescore statistics will be available instantly and after the game via Total Waterpolo’s Livescore Arena pages.
M Livescore statistics from the men’s competition are available here
W Livescore statistics from the women’s competition are available here
Where can I watch the water polo?
Europe
Eurosport is the main rights holder of the Olympic Games in most of Europe and is commonly available in many homes across the continent.
Eurosport 1 and Eurosport 2 will broadcast extensive coverage every day of the competition, with live coverage from 7 AM to 10:30 PM daily, totaling 350 live hours, with highlights and replays available throughout the night.
Both Eurosport 1 and Eurosport 2 will be available on discovery+. These dedicated Olympic channels will also be available on a variety of Warner Bros. Discovery partner TV and streaming platforms.
Additionally, Eurosport is available online via the Eurosport Player app, which can be accessed on Smart TVs, mobile devices, and computers by subscribing to a Eurosport Pass.
Unfortunately, Russia and Belarus have declined to officially broadcast the Games due to sanctions imposed on them, meaning water polo fans in those countries will be unable to legally stream any of the Olympic events.
The full list of national broadcasters in Europe
Albania: RTSH
Andorra: RTVA
Armenia: ARMTV
Austria: ORF
Azerbaijan: İTV
Belarus: BTRC
Belgium: RTBF, VRT
Bosnia and Herzegovina: BHRT
Bulgaria: BNT
Croatia: HRT
Cyprus: CyBC
Czech Republic: CT
Denmark: DR, TV 2
Estonia: Postimees Group
Finland: Yle
France: France Télévisions
Georgia: GPB
Germany: ARD, ZDF
Greece: ERT
Hungary: MTVA
Iceland: RÚV
Ireland: RTÉ
Italy: RAI
Kosovo: RTK
Latvia: LTV
Lithuania: TV3
Moldova: TVR
Montenegro: RTCG
Netherlands: NOS
North Macedonia: MRT
Norway: NRK
Poland: TVP
Portugal: RTP
Romania: TVR
Russia: Channel One, Match TV, VGTRK
Serbia: RTS
Slovakia: RTVS
Slovenia: RTV
Spain: RTVE
Sweden: Kanal 5
Switzerland: SRG SSR
Turkey: TRT
Ukraine: Suspilne
United Kingdom: BBC, Discovery+
North America
To watch Olympic water polo from North America during the 2024 Paris Olympics, you can tune in to NBC, USA Network, and E! for live and tape-delayed coverage.
Streaming options include Peacock and the NBC Sports app or NBCOlympics.com, where you can access live broadcasts and replays. Additionally, some matches and related content will be available on ESPNU and the ESPN app.
The full list of national broadcasters in North America
Canada: CBC/Radio-Canada, TSN, RDS, Sportsnet
Costa Rica: Repretel
Cuba: ICRT
Dominican Republic: Antena 7
El Salvador: Canal 12
Guatemala: Chapín TV
Honduras: VTV
Mexico: Televisa, Univision
Nicaragua: Canal 10
Panama: TVMax
United States: NBCUniversal
South America
In many South American countries, the games will be broadcast on national television channels that have secured rights for their respective countries, so its best to check the following list depending on where yoy are watching from.
For Spanish-speaking audiences, Telemundo and Universo will provide coverage in Spanish, making it accessible to a broader audience in the region.
The full list of national broadcasters in South America
Argentina: TVP, TyC Sports
Bolivia: Bolivisión
Brazil: Grupo Globo, CazéTV
Chile: Chilevisión
Colombia: Caracol Televisión, RCN Televisión
Ecuador: RTS, TVC
Paraguay: SNT
Peru: Grupo ATV
Uruguay: Canal 5
Oceania
To watch the water polo from Oceania during the 2024 Paris Olympics, there are several options.
In Australia, 7plus will provide comprehensive coverage, including live streams and replays, while in New Zealand, Sky Sport will broadcast the events extensively.
Additionally, Discovery+ and Eurosport will offer extensive coverage, including live streams and replays, in some parts of Oceania. You can also stream the events on the official Olympic Channel and the Paris 2024 website, which will offer live coverage, highlights, and replays.
The full list of national broadcasters in Oceania
Australia: Nine
Fiji: Fiji TV
New Zealand: Sky Television
Pacific Islands: Sky Pacific
Africa
To watch the water polo from Africa during the 2024 Paris Olympics, viewers can tune into SABC and SuperSport, which will provide comprehensive coverage, including live streams and replays. Both channels offer online streaming options via their websites and mobile apps, ensuring access to the events on various digital devices.
The full list of national broadcasters in Africa
Algeria: EPTV
Angola: TPA
Cameroon: CRTV
Cape Verde: RTC
Egypt: ONTV
Ghana: Sporty TV
Ivory Coast: RTI
Kenya: KBC
Morocco: SNRT
Mozambique: TVM
Nigeria: Sporty TV
Senegal: RTS
South Africa: SABC, SuperSport
Sub-Saharan Africa: Infront Sports & Media, SuperSport, TV5Monde
Zambia: ZNBC
Asia
To watch water polo from Asia during the 2024 Paris Olympics, viewers have several options. In China, the games will be broadcast on CCTV and digital platforms like Migu, Douyin, Kuaishou, and Tencent. In India, Viacom18 will cover the event, with free streaming available on JioCinema. Japanese audiences can tune in to NHK, TV Asahi, and Fuji TV. In South Korea, KBS, MBC, and SBS will provide coverage. Singapore’s state-owned Mediacorp network will broadcast the Olympics, and in Thailand, viewers can choose from AIS, TrueVisions, T Sports 7, MCOT, 7HD, and PPTV.
The full list of national broadcasters in Asia
Afghanistan: ATN
Armenia: ARMTV
Azerbaijan: İTV
Cambodia: CTN, MyTV, CNC
China: CMG, Migu, Douyin, Kuaishou, Tencent
Chinese Taipei: ELTA TV, Chunghwa Telecom, TBS
Georgia: GPB
Hong Kong: RTHK, HOY TV, PCCW, TVB
India: Doordarshan
Indian subcontinent: Viacom18
Indonesia: Emtek
Israel: Sports Channel
Japan: Japan Consortium
Kazakhstan: Qazaqstan, Khabar
Kyrgyzstan: KTRK
Macau: TDM
Malaysia: Astro, Unifi TV, RTM
Maldives: ICE Network
Mongolia: Premier Sports Network, Central TV
North Korea: SBS
Pakistan: ARY
Philippines: Cignal TV, PLDT, Smart
Singapore: Mediacorp
South Korea: KBS, MBC, SBS
Tajikistan: Varzish TV
Thailand: AIS, TrueVisions, T Sports 7, MCOT, 7HD, PPTV
Uzbekistan: MTRK
Vietnam: VTV
