It's not all late-night viewing, however. Many of the rowing at Sea Forest Waterway will be staged around midday and early afternoon. Hockey and cycling will likewise be in the early afternoons. You can be certain the Herald and Newstalk ZB will be working hard on providing up-to-the-moment coverage.
The spectre of Covid-19 will not be far away, however. Officially, these games will still be referred to as the 2020 Olympics after it was postponed for a year due to the pandemic. All the branding that was designed with last year in mind will be used, and the medals will still be stamped "Tokyo 2020".
Overseas spectators have been banned from attending and while specifics are yet to be finalised, there will be plenty of restrictions and precautions in place to protect against the spread of Covid-19.
Athletes are not required to be vaccinated to enter Japan, but the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is encouraging them to get a jab anyway. They will be tested before leaving their home country, on arrival, and regularly throughout the duration of the event.
There are some who say the Games should not be going ahead while the virus is rampant and lives are being lost. They are entitled to the view and have every right to express it. They are also most welcome to not tune in and watch the events.
By the time of the closing ceremony on August 8, we are bound to be immensely satisfied with our Olympians for all the effort they put in to get there, to give their all, and be looking forward to their return.
C'mon Kiwis, do us proud.