Olympics 2021: More coverage than ever, no fans, and a lot of different ways to watch
CNN
The Olympics will go on without the roar of in-person crowds, while offering a dizzying assortment of events via not only NBC and its sister cable networks but dedicated site NBCOlympics.com and the company's new streaming platform, Peacock.
Peacock's 2020 launch was actually intended to coincide with the Olympics, which were postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. While the streaming service will play a major role in Comcast-owned NBC Sports coverage of the Tokyo Games, proceeding with the competition won't mean getting back to normal. NBC has put the best face on what veteran broadcaster Bob Costas called "a hell of a challenge," noting that it always understood the possibility of a crowd-free Games. Wrinkles designed to fill that void will include enhanced sound design and integrating watch parties in the US in addition to remotely connecting athletes with their families.
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