The once-every-four-years spectacle known as the Olympics is finally here. Hosted by Rio de Janeiro, the Olympic competition will get underway with a scattering of events Wednesday, but the opening ceremonies won't be held until Friday.
In recent Olympics, NBC has televised the pageantry of the ceremonies, which includes the march of the participating nations into the Olympic Stadium along with a series of well-known entertainers putting on performances, on a delayed basis.
Here's the viewing breakdown for the opening ceremonies:
When: Friday, Aug. 5, at 7 p.m. ET
Where: Maracana Stadium, Rio de Janeiro
TV: NBC (8 p.