All times are shown in Australian Eastern Standard Time. Events are listed in chronological time. Because of the time difference between Greece and Australia, the opening ceremony is listed as beginning after midnight Australian time (Saturday morning).
| Time | Sport | Event | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04:00 | Ceremonies | Opening Ceremony | Olympic Stadium |
| Medal Tally | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA | 35 | 39 | 29 |
| CHN | 32 | 17 | 14 |
| RUS | 27 | 27 | 38 |
| AUS | 17 | 16 | 16 |
| JPN | 16 | 9 | 12 |
| Closing ceremony |
| Day 16, marathon |
| Day 16, other action |
| Day 15, other action |
| Day 15, Opals v USA |
| Day 15, men's football |
| Day 14, Victorious Kookaburras |
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