To watch wrestling at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics live, you must have cable. NBC is airing wrestling all week long on the Olympics Channel, which varies based on your provider (see chart). You can also watch all styles of wrestling via the NBC Sports App, but you need to sign in with a cable provider. For a complete schedule of tv events, visit nbcolympics.com; otherwise, keep reading to find out how to watch Olympic Wrestling in Tokyo.
| Provider | Channel |
| AT&T UVerse | 667/1667 |
| Verizon FIOS | 1494 |
| DISH Network | 389 |
| DirecTV | 105 |
Watch Olympics Coverage Without Cable
What if you do not have cable? You still have a few options:
- Go to a local sports bar with friends and ask the bartender to put the Olympics on TV.
- Mooch off of someone else’s account. As long as you have a cable provider login, you can watch the Olympics on NBC.
- Call up an old friend or teammate. Ask to watch the events together at his house and you’ll bring the snacks.
- Wait for results via media or Twitter or watch highlight clips via NBC Sports YouTube. This definitely isn’t as fun, but you’ll still get the results fairly quickly.
Unfortunately, even in 2021 you still need cable to watch the 2021 Tokyo Olympics live.
How to Watch Your Favorite Olympic Wrestlers
Men’s Freestyle
All Times Listed in Eastern Standard Time (EST)
To watch Olympic men’s freestyle wrestling, pay attention to this schedule. Each weight will take place over three days during crazy odd hours. Make sure you’re awake early each morning for the championship finals! If you’re wondering how to watch your favorite Olympic wrestlers like Kyle Dake, David Taylor, and Gable Steveson, then read on . . .
USA’s men’s freestyle team boasts insane talent this year. World Champions David Taylor and Kyle Dake are both attempting to win their first Olympic gold medals, while Kyle Snyder plans to defend his gold medal from 2016. Look out for youngster Gable Steveson, who will surely go on a tear; and, do not underestimate World silver medalist Thomas Gilman.
Women’s Freestyle
All Times Listed in Eastern Standard Time (EST)
The Tokyo Olympics are displaying women’s freestyle wrestling by hosting one weight class per day during the first week of August. The women’s team includes a ton of talent! World Champions Adeline Gray, Tamyra Mensah-Stock, and Jacarra Winchester are all seeking their first Olympic gold medals. Former Olympic Champion Helen Maroulis is also back on Team USA in search of her second gold medal.
Greco-Roman
All Times Listed in Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Even though Team USA couldn’t qualify every spot in Greco-Roman, fans will still get a kick out of the four representatives. Each member of Team USA’s Greco team will look to claim their first medals at the Olympics this year.
Olympic Wrestling TV Schedule
Watch Every Olympic Wrestling Event
All Times Listed in Eastern Standard
If you simply want to watch Olympic wrestling regardless of the style, this is the complete schedule of events on NBC.
Saturday, July 31
- 10:00pm – 12:30 am: Qualification rounds (GR, WFS)
Sunday, August 1
- 5:15am – 9:00am: Semifinals, Finals (GR, WFS)
- 10:00pm – 12:30 am: Qualification rounds, Repechage (GR, WFS)
Monday, August 2
- 5:15am – 9:00am: Semifinals, Finals (GR, WFS)
- 10:00pm – 12:30 am: Qualification rounds, Repechage (GR, WFS)
Tuesday, August 3
- 5:15am – 9:00am: Semifinals, Finals (GR, WFS)
- 10:00pm – 12:30 am: Qualification rounds, Repechage (MFS, GR, WFS)
Wednesday, August 4
- 5:15am – 9:00am: Semifinals, Finals (MFS, GR, WFS)
- 10:00pm – 12:30 am: Qualification rounds, Repechage (MFS, WFS)
Thursday, August 5
- 5:15am – 9:00am: Semifinals, Finals (MFS, WFS)
- 10:00pm – 12:30 am: Qualification rounds, Repechage (MFS, WFS)
Friday, August 6
- 5:15am – 9:00am: Semifinals, Finals (MFS, WFS)
- 10:00pm – 12:30 am: Qualification rounds, Repechage (MFS, WFS)
Saturday, August 7
- 5:45am – 9:00am: Repechage, Finals (MFS, WFS)
While you’re waiting to watch the Summer Olympics, I recommend you read up on more D1 college wrestling news so you’re ready by the time the season rolls around in November. I sincerely hope this guide benefitted you because international wrestling and its scheduling can be extremely difficult to understand.
