The 2016 Rio Olympic Games will begin at Brazil's iconic Maracana Stadium with the opening ceremony on Friday, August 5, and wrap up on Sunday, August 21. In between, the games will begin with an early program headlined by cycling and shooting.
Football events will actually begin two days prior to the opening ceremony, with the women participating first. Overall, football will feature in "five co-host cities, as well as Rio," according to the official site.
Before a closer look at a few key events, here are some of the significant dates.
Opening Ceremony
Date: Friday, August 5
Time: 8 p.