Olympics 2012 Schedule: TV Listings for Top Week 1 Events

The 2012 London Olympics are sure to thrill fans and viewers worldwide this summer as the globe's finest athletes clash in a rare celebration of sport and competition that only takes place once every four years.

Fans can stream every second of the action live at NBCOlympics.com, and catch tons of coverage on television on NBC and its family of networks. 

Be sure not to miss any of this summer's memorable Olympic moments. Here are the listings for the top events viewers will want to see during week 1 action from across the pond. 

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*All Information Courtesy of NBCOlympics.com.

Men's 400-Meter Individual Medley Final

Olympic swimming fans would be crazy to make plans before late Saturday night. 

Rival American swimming machines Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte will be going head to head in the men's 400-meter individual medley final on Day 1 from the Aquatic Center in London.

At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, Lochte finished third behind Phelps in the event, taking home bronze. Phelps still owns the world record in the 400-meter medley though with a time of four minutes, 3.84 seconds.

Channel: NBC

When: Saturday, July 28

Coverage: 8 p.m. - 12 a.m. ET

Beach Volleyball Qualifiers

Defending American gold medalists at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Todd Rogers and Phil Dalhausser will return to the Games this summer on the London sand. 

Rogers and Dalhausser make up the top-ranked men's team at this year's Olympics, and will be favored to repeat as golf medal winners. 

Fans can tune into NBC this weekend to see them make their debut in the beach volleyball qualifying matches. 

Channel: NBC

When: Sunday, July 29

Coverage: 4 - 6 p.m. ET

Women's Soccer Group G

Team USA will take on North Korea in a group stage matchup in women's soccer in week 1 from London.

The Americans have won Olympic gold at the past two Summer Olympics, and are the favorite to bring home the hardware again in 2012. 

Team USA is currently the highest ranked squad in the world, so soccer fans shouldn't miss this opportunity to see Hope Solo and company make another march to gold. 

Channel: NBC Sports Network

When: Tuesday, July 31

Coverage: 12:15 - 2 p.m. ET

Women's Gymnastics All-Around Finals

Although the team competitions on the men's and women's side will take place on Monday and Tuesday in London, the excitement of the women's all-around will continue to build up until week 1 is nearly over.

A list of talents including Americans Jordyn Wieber and Gabby Douglas are expected to thrown down world-class routines in an attempt at capturing Olympic gold.

Wieber is the defending world champion in the all-around, and is the favorite to win gold, but she will face stiff competition from Russians Aliya Mustafina and Viktoria Komova as well as her Team USA partner Gabby Douglas.

Channel: NBC

When: Thursday, August 2

Coverage: 8 p.m. - 12 a.m. ET

*Thursday night's coverage will also features Phelps and Lochte in the 200-meter individual medley final

Tennis Semifinals

For tennis fans who didn't get enough at Wimbledon earlier this summer, week 1's action from London will feature the pre-final knockout rounds on the men's and women's side, providing for plenty of entertainment.

Seven-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer will look to capture his first Olympic gold medal at the All England Club this summer, and will be a favorite to reach the semifinals after his brilliant performance in London less than a month ago.

Channel: Bravo

When: Friday, August 3

Coverage: 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. ET