The controversial Enhanced Games event will take place on Sunday, May 24, at Resorts World Las Vegas. This article explains everything you need to know to watch the Enhanced Games live from your time zone.
How to Watch the Enhanced Games Live from Your Time Zone
Opening events begin at 6:30 p.m. ET, with main event coverage starting at 9 p.m. ET.
You can watch the action live on The Roku Channel, as well as via streaming platforms including Twitch, Rumble, Kick, and YouTube.
Below is a table that breaks everything down for you, wherever you are in the world.
| Time Zone | Opening Events | Musical Performance | Main Events |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Time (ET) – New York, Toronto | Sun, May 24 – 6:30 p.m. | 8:30 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. |
| Central Time (CT) – Chicago, Mexico City | Sun, May 24 – 5:30 p.m. | 7:30 p.m. | 8:00 p.m. |
| Mountain Time (MT) – Denver, Calgary | Sun, May 24 – 4:30 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. | 7:00 p.m. |
| Pacific Time (PT) – Los Angeles, Vancouver | Sun, May 24 – 3:30 p.m. | 5:30 p.m. | 6:00 p.m. |
| Alaska Time (AKT) – Anchorage | Sun, May 24 – 2:30 p.m. | 4:30 p.m. | 5:00 p.m. |
| Hawaii Time (HST) – Honolulu | Sun, May 24 – 12:30 p.m. | 2:30 p.m. | 3:00 p.m. |
| Brazil Time (BRT) – São Paulo | Sun, May 24 – 7:30 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. | 10:00 p.m. |
| British Summer Time (BST) – London | Sun, May 24 – 11:30 p.m. | Mon, May 25 – 1:30 a.m. | 2:00 a.m. |
| Central European Summer Time (CEST) – Paris, Berlin, Rome | Mon, May 25 – 12:30 a.m. | 2:30 a.m. | 3:00 a.m. |
| Eastern European Summer Time (EEST) – Athens, Helsinki | Mon, May 25 – 1:30 a.m. | 3:30 a.m. | 4:00 a.m. |
| Gulf Standard Time (GST) – Dubai | Mon, May 25 – 2:30 a.m. | 4:30 a.m. | 5:00 a.m. |
| India Standard Time (IST) – New Delhi, Mumbai | Mon, May 25 – 4:00 a.m. | 6:00 a.m. | 6:30 a.m. |
| China Standard Time (CST) – Beijing, Singapore | Mon, May 25 – 6:30 a.m. | 8:30 a.m. | 9:00 a.m. |
| Japan Standard Time (JST) – Tokyo | Mon, May 25 – 7:30 a.m. | 9:30 a.m. | 10:00 a.m. |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) – Sydney, Melbourne | Mon, May 25 – 8:30 a.m. | 10:30 a.m. | 11:00 a.m. |
| New Zealand Standard Time (NZST) – Auckland | Mon, May 25 – 10:30 a.m. | 12:30 p.m. | 1:00 p.m. |
What are the Opening Events and the Main Events?
The opening events will feature swimming and weightlifting athletes attempting to break existing world records.
Later in the evening, the main event lineup includes men’s and women’s 100-meter sprint races, men’s and women’s 50-meter freestyle swimming competitions, and the highly anticipated World’s Greatest Deadlift Showdown.
Who Created the Enhanced Games?
The event was created by entrepreneur Aron D’Souza, with financial backing from prominent investors including Peter Thiel and Donald Trump Jr.
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Who is Competing at the Enhanced Games?
The Enhanced Games roster includes a mix of Olympians, world champions, and elite athletes from swimming, track and field, and weightlifting.
Among the biggest names are swimmers Kristian Gkolomeev and Ben Proud, both former Olympians who are now barred from Olympic competition after joining the Enhanced Games, alongside high-profile sprinters Fred Kerley and Reece Prescod.
The event will also feature the “World’s Greatest Deadlift Showdown” between deadlift world record holder Thor Björnsson and reigning World’s Strongest Man Mitchell “The Moose” Hooper.
Other notable competitors include Olympic swimmer James Magnussen, American swimmer Cody Miller, sprinter Marvin Bracy-Williams, and weightlifters Wesley Kitts and Maryam Usman.
In total, dozens of athletes from around the world are set to compete for massive cash prizes.
How Much Money Will Athletes Win at The Enhanced Games?
Athletes who finish in fourth place will earn $50,000, while third-place competitors will take home $75,000. Second place comes with a $125,000 payout, and first-place winners will receive a massive $250,000 prize. The incentives go even further, with the Enhanced Games also offering a staggering $1 million bonus to any athlete who breaks a world record, a move designed to encourage competitors to push the limits of human performance.
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