USA House Media Days Set for August 8, 11, and 18

The United States Olympic Committee today announced its designated media days for access to USA House.

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The United States Olympic Committee today announced its designated media days for access to USA House. Team USA’s hospitality and business hub – located on Ipanema Beach – will be open to the media at designated times on Aug. 8, 11 and 18.

Media days will include a one-hour tour of the property – including the Team USA Shop – where b-roll and photos can be captured, guided by a member of the USOC staff.

Journalists wishing to attend one of the scheduled media days must register at the media credential request online portal located HERE no less than 24 hours in advance. Upon acceptance, media will receive further details regarding the time of their tour. Athletes and USOC executives are not guaranteed to be available for interviews. Space is limited; credentials will be granted at the discretion of the USOC.

USA House Media Days

Monday, Aug. 8, 1-3 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 11, 12-2 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 18, 4-6 p.m.

About USA House

USA House is Team USA’s home away from home, a gathering place for current competing and legend athletes, family members, sponsors, donors and guests. Offering the live broadcast of the Games, guests will dine, enjoy the view from the roof top and celebrate Team USA. USA House also hosts U.S. medal and Order of Ikkos celebrations, and is home to the Team USA Shop.

About the Team USA Shop

The Team USA Shop is the only place to buy official Team USA-branded products in Rio. During the Games, it offers official licensed apparel from Nike, Ralph Lauren, Oakley and Swatch, as well as flags, pins and other merchandise. USA House access is by invitation only, however the Team USA Shop will be open to the public during business hours from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

For general media inquiries regarding USA House, email USAHouseMedia@usoc.org.

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