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Sure, you could watch the Paris Olympics on Peacock, but wouldn't you rather listen to Kenan Thompson and Kevin Hart talk about best parts?
You can do both, as the streaming service will offer the 2024 Summer Olympic Games and companion programming, including the commentary series Olympic Highlights with Kevin Hart and Kenan Thompson. The show will run for eight episodes between July 26 and Aug. 11.
Read more: How to Watch the Olympics 2024: Schedule, Streaming Tips and More
According to a press release, the series will bring the comedians' "hilarious insights to recap the 2024 Olympics' best and most unexpected moments throughout the Games." If you don't want to miss the Peacock Olympics offering, here's when each episode will premiere on the streaming service.
Hart and Thompson are the hosts.
PeacockYou'll have to make some time on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays if you want to watch episodes when they debut. New installments will drop on Peacock at 3 p.m. PT/6 p.m. ET on the following dates:
- July 26, July 29 and July 31
- Aug. 2, Aug. 5, Aug. 7, Aug. 9 and Aug. 11
Peacock raised prices last week ahead of the Olympics. Peacock Premium now costs $8 per month rather than $6 and $80 per year instead of $60. Peacock Premium Plus went from $12 per month to $14 and from $120 a year to $140. Existing customers will see the price go up they next time they pay on or after Aug. 17. You can read more about the changes here.
How to watch the Olympic Highlights series from anywhere with a VPN
Perhaps you're traveling abroad and want to stream Peacock while away from home. With a VPN, you're able to virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to access the series from anywhere in the world. There are also other good reasons to use a VPN for streaming.
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Follow the VPN provider's instructions for installation, and choose a country where Olympic Highlights with Kevin Hart and Kenan Thompson will be streaming on Peacock. Before you open the streaming app, make sure you're connected to your VPN using your selected region. If you want to stream the Olympic Highlights series on more than one device, it's possible you'll need to configure each one to ensure you're signed in. Go to settings and check your network connections to verify you're logged in and connected to your VPN account. Now you're ready to open Peacock to stream.
If you run into issues with streaming, first make sure your VPN is up and running on its encrypted IP address. Double-check that you've followed installation instructions correctly and picked the right geographical area for viewing. If you still encounter connection problems, you may need to reboot your device. Close all apps and windows, restart your device and connect to your VPN first. Note that some streaming services will restrict VPN access.