Comcast and NBCUniversal delivered the most comprehensive and technologically advanced Olympic Games in history for Paris 2024. For fans with disabilities — including those who are blind or have low vision or who are deaf or hard of hearing — that also means the most accessible Olympics and Paralympics experience ever.
NBC Olympics is providing more accessibility to the Olympic and Paralympic Games than ever before, giving you the opportunity to enjoy the excitement of the Paralympic Games with Audio Description, Closed Captioning, and digital content accessibility. All accessible coverage is available on Xfinity X1, Xfinity Flex, and Xfinity Stream.
Audio Description
Olympic and Paralympic Games coverage with Audio Description is available on all Olympic and Paralympics live coverage — including Opening and Closing Ceremonies on NBC, USA Network, CNBC and Olympic Channel. Additionally, all Paralympics coverage available on Xfinity On Demand includes Audio Description. To turn on Audio Description on, say “Audio Description” into your Xfinity Voice Remote or “Accessibility” if you have Xfinity Flex. You can also press the B button to go to Accessibility Settings.
Simply say “Olympics” into your Xfinity Voice Remote to go to the Olympics destination.
Closed Captioning
Closed Captioning is available for the Olympic and Paralympic Games across NBCU Channels: NBC, Telemundo, USA Network, Golf Channel, E!, CNBC, Universo, Paris Extra 1, Paris Extra 2, and Peacock. To turn on Closed Captioning, say “Closed Captions” into your Xfinity Voice Remote or “Accessibility” if you have Xfinity Flex. You can also press the B button to go to Accessibility Settings.
Get X1 and get Accessibility
- X1's Olympics Hub enables you to explore Olympics and Paralympics content using accessibility features like Voice Guidance, easy access to Accessibility Settings like Closed Captioning and Audio Description, and your X1 Voice Remote to use voice commands such as “Olympics” or "Paralympics" to get started.
- Xfinity X1 has accessibility features built right in. We're bringing you innovations like the industry's first talking guide, Audio Description, accessible mobile apps and the X1 Voice Remote. All designed to bring the magic of entertainment to everyone.
- Say "shows with Audio Description" into your X1 Voice Remote to explore the X1 Audio Description collection, including Olympics coverage.
- Say "description" to turn audio description on or off quickly.
- Access our Olympics destination by saying “Olympics” or "Paralympics" into your X1 Voice Remote.
- Visit xfinity.com/accessibility to learn more and call the Comcast Accessibility Support Center for Customers with Disabilities at 855-270-0379 to get X1.