The Olympic Games Medal Events Schedule

By Victoria Robertson on August 6, 2016

So for those of you that aren’t aware (and you should be, it’s been all over the news), the 2016 summer Olympic games will begin this Friday, August 5 in Rio de Janeiro. However, many aren’t really sure what events they should be watching. In fact, many don’t even know what events there are going to be.

So to make your life a little easier, and to help free up some DVR space for you, here is an exhaustive list of the 2016 Olympic Games so that you can follow the events you want to watch and ditch the rest. No more wasting time!

Friday, August 5:

This is the day of the opening ceremony, which will kick off on NBC at about 7:30 p.m. ET. And no, the ceremony will not be played live, as a result of the time difference. But nonetheless, it’s going to be something you’re going to want to tune into.

The Olympic Games will then run through Saturday, August 6 through Sunday, August 21 for a grand total of 16 days of competitive sports.

Medal Events by Sport:

Archery: As in, the bow and arrow sport without Daryl Dixon. U.S. Competitors:

Saturday, August 6; Sunday, August 7; Thursday, August 11; and Friday, August 12

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Badminton: As in, that sport you played in gym class with a birdie and a tennis racket. U.S. Competitors:

Wednesday, August 17; Thursday,  August 18; Friday, August 19; and Saturday, August 20

Basketball: As in, LeBron James’ claim to fame. U.S. Team:

Saturday, August 20 and Sunday, August 21

Beach Volleyball: As in, volleyball with more cushioning than a gym floor. U.S. Competitors:

Wednesday, August 17 and Thursday, August 18

Boxing: As in, people hitting each other for pleasure.

Sunday, August 14; Monday, August 15; Tuesday, August 16; Wednesday, August 17; Thursday, August 18; Friday, August 19; Saturday, August 20; Sunday, August 21

Canoe/Kayaking: As in, don’t tip over!

Monday, August 8; Tuesday, August 9; Wednesday, August 10; Tuesday, August 16; Thursday, August 18; Saturday, August 20

Cycling: As in, riding your bike … but better.

Saturday, August 6; Sunday August 7; Wednesday, August 10; Thursday, August 11; Friday, August 12; Saturday, August 13; Sunday, August 14; Monday, August 15Tuesday, August 16; Friday, August 19; Saturday, August 20and Sunday, August 21

Diving: As in, jumping into the water … with style.

Sunday, August 7; Monday, August 8Tuesday, August 9; Wednesday, August 10; Sunday, August 14; Tuesday, August 16; Thursday, August 18; Saturday August 20

Equestrian: As in, horseback riding.

Tuesday, August 9; Friday, August 12; Monday, August 15; Wednesday, August 17; Friday, August 19

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Fencing: As in, sword-fighting.

Saturday, August 6; Sunday, August 7; Monday, August 8; Tuesday, August 9; Wednesday, August 10; Thursday, August 11; Friday, August 12; Saturday, August 13; Sunday, August 14

Field Hockey: As in, hockey on the grass.

Thursday, August 18 and Friday, August 19

Golf: As in, fore!

Sunday, August 14 and Saturday, August 20

Gymnastics: As in, tumbling.

Monday, August 8; Tuesday, August 9; Wednesday, August 10; Thursday, August 11; Sunday, August 14; Monday, August 15; and Tuesday, August 16

Handball: As in, soccer … with your hands.

Saturday, August 20 and Sunday, August 21

Judo: As in, martial arts.

Saturday, August 6; Sunday, August 7; Monday, August 8; Tuesday, August 9; Wednesday, August 10; Thursday, August 11; and Friday, August 12

Modern Pentathlon: As in, five completely random events that should never go together.

Friday, August 19 and Saturday, August 20

Rhythmic Gymnastics: As in, Cirque Du Soleil, Olympic style.

Saturday, August 20 and Sunday, August 21

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Rowing: As in, row, row, row your boat.

Wednesday, August 10; Thursday, August 11; Friday, August 12; and Saturday, August 13

Rugby: As in, the English sport no one plays.

Monday, August 8 and Thursday, August 11

Sailing: As in, I’m sailing!

Sunday, August 14; Monday, August 15; Tuesday, August 16; Wednesday, August 17; and Thursday, August 18

Shooting: As in, the only shooting in recent history you’ll want to hear about.

Saturday, August 6; Sunday, August 7; Monday, August 8; Tuesday, August 9; Wednesday, August 10; Thursday, August 11; Friday, August 12; Saturday, August 13; and Sunday, August 14

Soccer: As in, gooooaaaaaallll!

Friday, August 19 and Saturday, August 20

Swimming: As in, just keep swimming!

Saturday, August 6; Sunday, August 7; Monday, August 8; Tuesday, August 9; Wednesday, August 10; Thursday, August 11; Friday, August 12; Saturday, August 13; Monday, August 15; and Tuesday, August 16

Synchronized Swimming: As in, just keep swimming — together!

Tuesday, August 16 and Friday, August 19

Table Tennis: As in, ping pong.

Wednesday, August 10; Thursday, August 11Tuesday, August 16; and Wednesday, August 17

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Taekwondo: As in, more martial arts.

Wednesday, August 17; Thursday, August 18; Friday, August 19 and Saturday, August 20

Tennis: As in, not ping pong.

Friday, August 12; Saturday, August 13; and Sunday, August 14

Track and Field: As in, that thing you pretended to be a part of in high school.

Friday, August 12; Saturday, August 13; Sunday, August 14; Monday, August 15; Tuesday, August 16Wednesday, August 17Thursday, August 18; Friday, August 19; Saturday, August 20; and Sunday, August 21

Trampoline: As in, jumping for fame and fortune.

Friday, August 12 and Saturday, August 13

Triathlon: As in, swimming, cycling, running and no time for breathing.

Thursday, August 18 and Saturday, August 20

Volleyball: As in, volleyball without sand everywhere.

Saturday, August 20 and Sunday, August 21

Water Polo: As in, not Marco.

Friday, August 19 and Saturday, August 20

Weightlifting: As in, strong people showing off.

Saturday, August 6; Sunday, August 7; Monday, August 8; Tuesday, August 9; Wednesday, August 10; Friday, August 12; Saturday, August 13Sunday, August 14; Monday, August 15; and Tuesday, August 16

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Wrestling: As in, literally just wrestling.

Sunday, August 14; Monday, August 15; Tuesday, August 16; Wednesday, August 17; Thursday, August 18; Friday, August 19; Saturday, August 20 and Sunday, August 21

For the full schedule, check out NBC News!

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