The outdoor screens for watching all the Olympics action
The Euros are finished and Wimbledon is done for another year but 2024’s summer of sport is far from over, as it’s now onto the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Running from 26th July – 11th August, with the Paralympics following from 28th August – 8th September, it’s a time where you can get obsessed with some of the more obscure sports out there and cheer on Team GB as they go for gold across the Channel. We’ve rounded up the best outdoor screens (many of which are free to attend) where you can watch the Olympics this year – hopefully, you’ll catch a few rays too.
Lewis Cubitt Square – Team GB Fanzone
Cheer on Team GB at this official fanzone in King’s Cross, which’ll be showing all the Olympics action for free on the big screen. There’ll also be DJ sets, entertainment, Q&As and medal celebrations with returning athletes – hopefully lots of golds will be coming back across the Channel.
Lewis Cubitt Square, 11 Stable St, London N1C 4DR
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Eccleston Yards – Summer of Sport
Watch the Olympics for free from a beanbag, a deck chair or a picnic bench in the courtyard of Eccleston Yards this summer – you can even see the screen from the terraces of Morena and Jones Family Kitchen. There’ll be loads of food and drink available too, including rosé from Amie Wine and salads from atis.
Eccleston Place, London SW1W 9AZ
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London Bridge City – Summer by the River 2024
London Bridge’s FREE summer festival will be showing all the Olympics highlights on their screen at The Scoop. It’s first-come, first-served so get down early if you want to secure a spot.
London Bridge City, London, SE1 2DB
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Canary Wharf – Summer of Sport
All the Olympics action will be screened in Canada Square Park this year, just bring along a picnic blanket to sit on. But, if you want to have a proper sit-down, you can see the screens from The Ivy in the Park or the Oasis Bar & Terrace.
Canada Square Park, London E14 5AH
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Spitalfields
A huge outdoor screen is set up in Bishops Square in Spitalfields, complete with deckchairs (which can be grabbed on a first come first served basis) and lots of local food vendors. Watch all the Olympics action here until 11th August.
Bishops Square, London E1 6AD
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St James’s Market
St James’s Market has deck chairs set up in front of a big screen so you can kick back and relax while watching this year’s Olympics and Paralympics. There’ll also be a spesh The Story of the Games exhibition at St James’s Market Pavilion, run by the National Paralympic Heritage Trust, featuring images and artefacts that celebrate some of the biggest moments in the history of the Paralympic Movement.
St James’s Market, London, SW1Y 4AH
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Champion Sports Bar at Selfridges
Champion has opened a pop-up US-style sports bar at Selfridges, which is showcasing the brand’s sporting heritage with archive pieces on display and streaming all the major sport this summer, including the Olympics. You can support your fave athletes while tucking into classic sports bar fare like hot dogs, wings, shrimp tacos and boozy shakes.
400 Oxford St, London W1A 1AB
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Borough Yards – Summer of Sport
If you’ve been browsing around Borough Market or have popped to Borough Yards for a bite to eat, you can stay on top of all the latest Olympics action by visiting the Summer of Sport screen in Soap Yard. There are two pop-up bars to keep you hydrated and a host of Borough Yards residents are doing Olympic-themed specials throughout the Games too.
Stoney Street, London SE1 9AD
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Battersea Power Station – Team GB Fanzone
Power Station Park at Battersea Power Station is another official Team GB Fanzone so you can watch all the Games action here and get involved yourself with interactive Olympic-inspired events.
Circus Rd W, Nine Elms, London SW11 8DD
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Flat Iron Square
The big screens around Flat Iron Square will be screening the Olympics and Paralympics, so you can come down and watch events happening across more than 40 disciplines every day. All of the resident street food traders will be keeping you well fed and the bars will be pouring ales, craft lager and cocktails.
49 Southwark St, London, SE1 1RU
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East Village – Summer of Sport
Watch the Olympics in Victory Park in Stratford’s East Village, London’s former athletes’ village. You can grab a deck chair in front of the big screen, pick up some Olympic-themed specials from the cafes and restaurants in the area, and even get involved in a little competition by playing on the Art of Ping Pong x RAEBURN ping pong tables.
Victory Park, London, E20
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