That beats the opening Saturday of competition for the Tokyo Olympics, which drew 17.7 million across all platforms.

ET) was followed by a primetime presentation (8-11 p.m. ET/PT).

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Led by Peacock, 4.7 million viewers streamed Saturdays coverage across NBCUniversal digital platforms.

A general view as The Horsewoman crosses the Iena Bridge to the Place du Trocadero, as Flags of Competing Nations are presented, as the Olympic Rings are seen on the Eiffel Tower during the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 on July 26, 2024 in Paris, France.

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Live viewership from 2-5 p.m. Primetime viewership includes NBC, Peacock, and USA online grid.

Official viewership will be available on Tuesday.

Lebron James, Lady Gaga, Zinedine Zidane, Celine Dion and Stephen Curry of Team United States at the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 on July 26