Olympic Opening Ceremony 2012 TV Schedule: Where to Watch and Live Stream Event

The 2012 Summer Olympics opening ceremony will take place later today, Friday, July 27, 2012.

This historic date marks the official beginning of what should be one of the most epic Olympics in history.

What better way to start off a once-in-a-lifetime event than an incredible display of everything that makes the Olympics special?

That is exactly what the opening ceremony is supposed to be and why you cannot afford to miss out on the hours of entertainment that Oscar-winner Danny Boyle has put together as artistic director of the show.

Let’s take a look at where you can watch the action, how you can live stream it and what time the ceremony begins.

Where: The Olympic Stadium, East London, England

When: Friday, July 27 at 7:30 p.m. ET

Watch: NBC

Live Stream: NBCOlympics.com, London 2012 YouTube, Olympic YouTube

What to Watch For

Paul McCartney

Boyle hinted that McCartney may be a part of the ceremony, as it celebrates the history of Great Britain and The Beatles/music are a huge part of that.

Disney

British books have inspired a number of popular Disney characters. Boyle is well aware of this and plans to bring them to life, according to an interview with MTV.

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“[There is a] very close connection between some of the great writers of children's literature who have been immortalized by Disney (Cruella de Vil, Captain Hook, Alice In Wonderland, Queen of Hearts), but actually, they originate in British literature, and the most famous of that is Peter Pan.”

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Athletes

Considering the length of the opening ceremony, the parade of athletes promises to be massive. Superstars from all across the world will be packed into the Olympic Stadium, ready to smile and wave to the world once more before getting ready for intense competition.