The Rio 2016 Olympic Games are well underway, but there are plenty memorable Olympic moments to come that you won’t want to miss. If you’re having trouble catching the games for some reason, whether it’s the time difference or the fact that you don’t have cable, you may be in the market for the following mobile apps and media, available on iPhone or iPad. From live coverage of any country and sport, to highlights and analysis, these three options will keep you on top of the Olympics when you’re on the go.
1. NBC Sports
Check out the NBC Sports App, available for download on iTunes. Seriously, this is your best bet by a wide margin. NBC has exclusive broadcasting rights for the Olympics in the U.S. and promises to stream more than 4,500 hours of live coverage through their mobile app in addition to limited VR coverage with a video delay. Not only is this the most straightforward and seamless way to watch the Olympics live, you can find any live event, for any country and any sport, in the “Live & Upcoming” tab. Beyond which, the NBC Sports App also features tabs for news, highlights, and replays.
If you can’t get enough of NBC’s Olympic coverage through the Sports app for some reason, you can also download the NBC Olympics app for added trimmings such as real-time results, medal standings, event schedules, highlight videos, and analysis.
2. BBC Sports
The BBC Sports app similarly provides live coverage, action, videos, scores and highlights. If you prefer that your commentary be delivered in the Queen’s English, or if you are simply a fan of BBC’s reportage, this may be the alternative for you. One unique benefit of the BBC Sports app is that you can customize your Sports page to receive alerts about headlines you care about.
3. Facebook and Twitter
In addition to a mobile app, you can turn to social media to stay abreast of trending topics and discussions about the Olympics. Facebook and Twitter are great for finding dynamic and comprehensive coverage of the events people care most about. Facebook has rolled out a dedicated page for the Olympics, featuring live streams, Olympic-themed content and conversations, and both platforms have rolled out dedicated hashtags. Or simply search a relevant hashtag on Twitter to track live reactions and commentary to a specific sporting event or the Olympics overall. Twitter’s Olympics ‘Moments’ feature allows you to cull Olympics-related tweets into a nicely curated timeline.