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Tokyo 2020 Olympics: a guide to where, when and how to watch the Games in Hong Kong
- Whether you prefer to watch from your sofa, at a sports bar or on the big screen, we’ve got you covered
- Experience various ‘live zones’ being set up across the city’s districts and the opening weekend’s ‘Olympic Fun Day’
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Despite being marred by pandemic concerns and controversy throughout the past year, the Tokyo 2020 Olympics are actually happening. The postponed Games will officially kick off with an opening ceremony on Friday night and come to a close on August 8.
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Forty-six athletes (including two reserves) will represent Hong Kong across 13 sports. It will be the second-largest delegation sent to the Games since the 1988 Seoul Olympics. Visit the SCMP’s special Tokyo 2020 Olympics website for news, insights and features on Hong Kong, China and other athletes at the Games.
China is sending a delegation of 777 people, with 431 athletes competing in 225 events across 30 disciplines – its largest ever overseas Olympic delegation.
Virtually all events will be without spectators due to public health regulations. But here in Hong Kong, there are multiple ways to watch and support Hong Kong’s athletes.
Here’s a guide to where, when and how you can watch the Olympics.
Television
The spectator limitations mean that most of the world will be streaming events from the comfort of their homes.
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The Hong Kong government bought broadcasting rights for the first time, allowing the public to watch the Games for free via five local television stations – TVB, ViuTV, Hong Kong Open TV, Cable TV and Now TV. Though broadcasting schedules have yet to be revealed, all stations will be streaming events with Hong Kong athletes.
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