The Summer Olympic Games kick off in Paris, France on Friday, July 26, starting with the opening ceremony that will take place on the Seine River. The international competition will highlight 40 different sports — with the notable debut of breaking, better known as break dancing — involving 206 countries from around the world.
Some of the games have already begun, including various soccer matches (football if you're not American), and trying to keep track of every event is a bit overwhelming. Fortunately, we've curated a day-by-day list highlighting some of the most popular events taking place over the next two weeks. Included are standout American talents like gymnast Simone Biles, 100-meter sprinters Sha'Carri Richardson and Noah Lyles, and swimmer Katie Ledecky. While our highlights reflect a fair amount of coverage, you can always turn to the Olympics' official website for the full schedule.
