Olympics Closing Ceremony Time 2016: TV Schedule for Live and Delayed Viewing

In the blink of an eye, the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro are set to come to a close. 

Following two weeks of competitive brilliance that included the (supposed) end of Michael Phelps' historic Olympic run, Katie Ledecky's record-breaking heroics in the pool, Simone Biles' dominance in gymnastics and Usain Bolt's three-peat as the world's fastest man, it's time to say goodbye to the quadrennial spectacular.

With the closing ceremony approaching, here's a rundown of when and where those in the United States can catch the action when it airs Sunday night.

Date: Sunday, Aug. 21

TV: NBC

Live: 7 p.m. ET

Live Stream: NBC Olympics

Delayed Broadcast Time: 8 p.m. ET

What to Expect at the Closing Ceremony

Like the opening ceremony, the closing ceremony figures to be an epic celebration of the Olympics and the international festivities that have captivated Rio de Janeiro for the past two weeks. 

At the center of it all will be Norwegian DJ Kygo, who announced on Instagram on Tuesday that he has been tabbed to take part in the evening's musical performances: 

Kygo discussed his upcoming performance in a press release, per Billboard:

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The opportunity to be a part of the closing ceremony of the Olympic Games in Rio is a huge milestone in my career, and it will be the biggest performance of my life. I've been a sports fan forever, and to be able to combine this with my music and help launch something like the Olympic Channel is a dream come true.

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Aside from the entrance of this year's Olympic athletes and the extinguishing of the cauldron, fans will be hoping to see Brazilian soccer legend Pele make an appearance. 

Pele was unable to participate in the opening ceremony after undergoing hip surgery, according to the Associated Press (via NBC Olympics). But he tweeted on Aug. 9 that he hopes to make an appearance by the time the 2016 Games come to a close:

When it comes to the overall theme of the evening, the International Olympic Committee explained in June that the focus will be on a festive atmosphere.

"The idea is to use much more carnival influence and have a party," the IOC's official website noted. "It will be something that everybody remembers. The idea is to celebrate the athletes because they are the heart of the Games and they will have fun for sure."

Once the party ends and the cauldron is extinguished, fans can expect to see the Olympic flag officially passed to Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike.

The Japanese capital has been tabbed to host the 2020 Olympics, and it will have four years to prepare for another epic display of remarkable athleticism from the world's best.