All-new, 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games experience available on Roku devices via NBCUniversal partnership
Hello Streamers! It’s almost time to watch the world’s most talented athletes compete this summer in the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. We want to make it as easy as possible for you to enjoy the biggest event in sports, so we’ve partnered with NBCUniversal to bring you an all-new immersive experience exclusive to Roku devices. Starting today, you’ll have access to special features from your device ahead of the Games, during the Opening Ceremony, at the closing ceremony, and everything in-between through our partnership with NBCUniversal. With 339 medal events spread across 41 sports, there will be plenty of entertainment. Let the Games begin!
What is the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games experience available on Roku devices?
We’ve partnered with NBCUniversal to bring you an all-new, immersive Olympic experience to your Roku device. Our Olympics hub makes it easy for you to access NBCU’s Olympic coverage and Olympics-related entertainment on supported Roku devices. For the first time ever, we’ve made it even easier to access NBCU’s 5,500 hours of streaming coverage of the Summer Games directly from the Roku home screen.
When can Roku users access the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games experience?
You’ll be able to access NBCU’s in-depth coverage of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games on Roku devices starting July 20, 2021, through August 8, 2021.
How to stream the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games on Roku devices?
You’ll be able to access in-depth coverage of the Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan via the NBC Sports or Peacock channels on our Roku devices starting July 20, 2021, through August 8, 2021. See here for an in-depth guide on how to stream the Olympic Games.
Special features on the Roku platform for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games:
- You will be greeted with a unique 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games experience on the left-side menu of the home screen beginning July 20, 2020.
- A countdown clock will track the time remaining to the Opening Ceremony.
- You will have access to free Olympics-related content before the Games including a quick ‘How to Watch’ informational video, and more!
- The countdown clock will be replaced with a medal tracker once the Games begin.
- During the Games, you’ll be able to stream free daily highlights provided by NBCUniversal directly on the Roku home screen, and get easy access to live shows, condensed replays and highlights for free through Peacock.
- Watch live events through NBC Sports (participating pay TV subscription required)
Get excited to watch the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games through your Roku device! Don’t miss a minute of the action.
Happy Streaming!
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