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Hong Kong is gearing up for the Olympics and we need to make sure that we get front-row seats to the action! These are the TV channels, sports centres, bars and malls where you can watch the Paris Olympics 2024 in Hong Kong.
After Hong Kong’s spectacular performance at the Tokyo Olympic Games, it’s but natural that we are all looking forward to the Paris Olympics 2024. From new sports included in the Olympic games to Hong Kong athletes to cheer on, we’ve told you exactly what Hong Kong can expect at the Paris Olympics this year. But do you know where you can watch all the action live (or recorded)?
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Where To Watch Olympics In Hong Kong: TV Channels
The Hong Kong government announced last month that they acquired the broadcasting rights for the games and that they will be free to watch on the three local television channels.
So you can watch the Paris Olympics 2024 on:
- TVB
- ViuTV
- HOY TV
- And the public broadcaster RTHK.
This means that you can watch the games at home or at any venue that has cable television. This great incentive means that it is easy to plan an event or view the games just about anywhere in Hong Kong.
When To Watch The Paris Olympics 2024: Time Difference & Competition Schedule
Don’t forget that Paris is six hours behind Hong Kong time! Keep checking the schedule of the Paris Olympics 2024 to plan which sports you want to watch. If you have a child who has sporting talent and could be our next Olympic champion in fencing or swimming, you definitely don’t want to miss any of the crucial games.
Important Events & Ceremonies To Watch At The Paris Olympics 2024
Opening Ceremony: For the first time in the history of the Olympics, the Opening Ceremony will be outside a stadium, set on Paris’ main artery, the River Seine and will quite a treat to watch! Unfortunately, it will be well past midnight for us, so make sure you catch the highlights of this spectacle.
The first week itself promises to be action-packed for Hong Kong. Check the schedule and be sure to watch important Olympic medal events for fencing and swimming.
The second week will be critical for our hopes for a badminton medal.
Taekwondo medal events will be towards the last leg of the games while table tennis, rowing and sailing events are evenly distributed over the 15 days of the games. Do check which sports your kids are most keen to watch this Olympics!
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Where To Watch Olympics In Hong Kong: Sports Centres
Just as it has done for previous editions of the Olympics, the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) will set up the Olympics Focal Site at the designated sports centres under its management across 18 districts to broadcast the events of the Games. The Olympics Focal Site will be open from 8am to 11pm between Saturday, 27 July to Sunday, 12 August 2024. Members of the public are welcome to visit and watch the broadcast of competitions.
Some of the sports centres included are:
- Smithfield Sports Centre
- Aberdeen Tennis & Squash Centre
- Pei Ho Street Sports Centre
- Kowloon Park Sports Centre
- Tung Chung Man Tung Road Sports Centre
- Tsing Yi Southwest Sports Centre
- Hong Kong Velodrome
Don’t be disappointed if you don’t find a sports centre near you mentioned above. There are plenty of places to watch the Paris Olympics in Hong Kong. For the complete list, visit the LCSD website.
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Where To Watch Olympics In Hong Kong: Bars & Restaurants
This one is for the parents! You may not want to take your kids to bars (of course!) on a regular basis but you may want to make an exception for the Olympics! There are many bars with great dining options as well, and family-friendly fare on the weekends. Given that Central European Summer Time (CEST) or the time in Paris is six hours behind us, you’re probably going to head to the bars only after work on weekdays or after the kids have gone to bed anyway.
The Blind Pig – Family-friendly sports bar that’s an ideal place to watch the Olympics in Hong Kong
With frequent promotions for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and all child-favourite festivities, this is as kid friendly as a sports bar can get. They have giant screens for all sporting events and are currently asking followers on social media to vote for which Olympic events they should air.
The Blind Pig, Shop GB12-14A, 45 Tai Hong Street, Soho East, Lei King Wan, Sai Wan Ho, Hong Kong, www.theblindpig.com.hk
Delaneys – Irish pub for live sports, including the Olympics
You can count on the Irish for good beer, bar bites and a love of sports! This Irish pub in Tsim Sha Tsui is a great spot to watch live sports. While right now, it’s all about Euro 2024 and Wimbledon, keep checking their Facebook page to know their live sports schedule when it’s Olympics time in July and August.
Delaneys Kowloon, Basement, Mary Building, 71-77 Peking Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong, www.facebook.com/DelaneysKowloon
The Globe – British gastro pub that airs sports
When it comes to a British bar, you can expect it to be a haven for football enthusiasts. But it’s not just football – The Globe will be airing the Olympics this year and offering Sunday roasts on weekends, traditional Shepherd’s pie and more. You can book the private lounge to watch sports with your friends here.
The Globe, Garley Building, 45-53 Graham Street, Central, Hong Kong, www.theglobe.com.hk
Wan Chai Stadium – Sports bar where you can watch all live action sports and the Olympics
When a bar has “stadium” in its name, it’s a dead giveaway about where its heart lies! Football fans frequently haunt this sports bar though it airs all types of sports. We love its bar bites too – nothing like munching on chicken wings while cheering on your favourite athlete.
Wan Chai Stadium, Shop A3, 72-86 Lockhart Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, www.instagram.com/wanchai_stadium_official
Other Bars & Restaurants In Hong Kong Where You Can Watch The Paris Olympics 2024
- Trafalgar – British pub in Wan Chai. www.trafalgar.com.hk
- Dockyard – Sports and skyline views at this Kerry Hotel bar and restaurant. www.shangri-la.com
- The Chippy – Fish and chips plus live sports make for the perfect evening in Discovery Bay. www.instagram.com/thechippyhk
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Where To Watch Olympics In Hong Kong: Malls & Olympic-Themed Activities
It seems like every mall in Hong Kong is getting Olympic fever this summer. While there are always fun summer events in Hong Kong, this year, everything is themed around the Olympics! So there are make-shift sports grounds coming up, inflatable sports parks and more.
The government is set to host some events for the games but few have been announced at this time. A legislative council panel document was released in April 2024 by the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau that is anticipating many free events and activities. Keep an eye out for some of these anticipated events!
Four of Sino Group’s largest malls are getting in on the action too. There will be massive screens put up at Olympian City, TMT Plaza, Citywalk and One North, so you can always catch the action while you’re in the middle of shopping or dining out. Besides this, these malls have collaborated with local TV stations to have cheering events while the live broadcasts are on (you can find the schedule here).
Other malls are also getting into the action. D.Park in Tseun Wan has announced that it will be airing the Olympics on its indoor lawn, while Central Market will also be airing the main events.
To ring in the Olympics, AIRSIDE is partnering with the acclaimed HOYTV sports production team to bring live broadcasts of major events from the Paris 2024 Olympics, along with professional commentary. What’s more? Your kids have a chance to meet their favourite sporting heroes, Sarah Lee Wai-sze, Angus Ng Ka-long, Monnie Chu Ka-mong and Sze Ka-yam (on Thursday, 25 July)!
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Some of the events that we are interested in:
- Skaters’ Night – On Saturday, 27 July, Hysan Place is turning the spotlight on this new Olympic sport and inviting local skateboarding masters for special demonstrations and performances with children. Olympic table tennis bronze medalist Minnie So, and Hong Kong women’s high jump record holder Cecilia Yeung will join in the fun by skateboarding for themselves. There will also be breakdancing crews collaborating with BMX groups to put on a street culture spectacle. What’s more? There will be live broadcasts of the Olympic skateboarding’s action from prelims to finals.
- Sport for All Day – Sunday, 4 August 2024: A wide range of free activities to be held at designated sports centres in 18 districts on the Sport For All Day 2024. www.lcsd.gov.hk
- Mr. Men Little Miss Mini Sports Playground – On until Sunday, 1 September 2024: Plaza Hollywood is opening a massive ‘Mr. Men Little Miss’-themed playground which will include trampolines, a 7-metre-tall slide (that ends in a ball pit), an inflatable maze and obstacle course. www.klook.com
- Power Up The Games – You can also participate in a host of interactive sports challenges with your children though July and August at AIRSIDE in Kai Tak. There’s an Under-16 Breakdance competition on Saturday, 3 August and a virtual bicycle race, children’s fencing performances, rope skippers, competitive cheerleaders and martial artists on the weekend of 17 and 18 August!
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