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The Paris 2024 Paralympics begin on Aug. 28, marking the 17th-ever Summer Paralympic Games. The city is hosting some 4,400 athletes from 184 delegations for 11 days of competition. It all kicks off on Wednesday with the Opening Ceremony, which takes place along the Avenue des Champs-Élysées and ends at the Place de la Concorde.
Below, The Hollywood Reporter breaks down how to watch the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris with or without cable (including how to stream online for free).
At a Glance: How to Watch the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games
How to Watch the 2024 Paralympics Online
Peacock is the official streamer of the Paralympic Games and the easiest place to catch all the action. The service is live streaming all sports and offering full-event replays for those who miss the live action. In addition, all NBC, CNBC and USA Network programming will be available to watch on Peacock.
You can also watch the 2024 Paralympics on any live TV streaming service that carries NBC, CNBC or USA Network, including DirecTV Stream, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and Sling.
Here’s the full rundown on how to stream the 2024 Paralympic Games online, no cable required. Included are options for how to watch the Summer Games for free.
Editor’s Choice
Peacock
Starting at $7.99 per month
As mentioned, Peacock is the official streamer of the Olympics and Paralympics, so you can watch every single sporting event on the service.
The streamer is $7.99 per month (or $79.99 per year) for the ad-supported Premium package or $13.99 a month (or $139.99 annually) for the ad-free Premium Plus plan. Aside from the Summer Paralympics, you’ll also get access to originals like Apples Never Fall, In The Know, The Traitors, Ted and others; hit movies like Oppenheimer, Lisa Frankenstein, Drive-Away Dolls, Night Swim and others; live sports and entertainment from NBC Sports and WWE; and more than 50 “always-on” streaming channels.
best Cable streamer overall
DirecTV Stream
Free 5-day trial; packages from $69.99 per month
Watch the Paralympic Games on DirecTV Stream, which carries NBC, CNBC and USA Network (including in 4K) and offers a free five-day trial. The cable streamer also includes more than 90 other channels — like ABC, Fox, CBS, AMC, Bravo and ESPN.
Subscriptions start at $69.99 per month for the entry-level Entertainment plan; see other options and sign up for DirecTV’s free trial here.
Best Value
Fubo
Free 7-day trial; packages from $79.99 per month
Watch the 2024 Paris Paralympic events on NBC, USA Network and CNBC for free with a seven-day trial to Fubo, which starts at $79.99 per month for over 190 news, entertainment and sports channels.
Other Fubo plans include the Elite package ($89.99 per month for over 250 channels) and the Premier tier ($99.99 monthly for over 260 channels); learn more here.
best live tv streaming bundle
Hulu + Live TV
Free 3-day trial; packages from $76.99 per month
New subscribers of Hulu + Live TV can also stream the Paris Paralympics for free with a three-day trial. The cable TV streaming service carries NBC, USA Network, CNBC and more than 90 other networks and comes bundled with Disney+ and ESPN+ starting at $76.99 per month with ads. See all of Hulu + Live TV’s subscription options here.
Best First Month Deal
Sling
Packages from $20 for the first month
New eligible subscribers can stream the Paralympics on Sling’s Blue plan (regularly $45 monthly), which is on sale for only $20 for the first month. You can also get the combined Sling Orange + Blue plan to get 46 channels at $35 for your first month (reg. $60 monthly).
Additionally, viewers can tune in on either NBCSports.com or through the NBC Sports mobile app with a Peacock or TV provider login, including DirecTV Stream, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling, Verizon and Xfinity.
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How to Watch the 2024 Paralympics on TV
Watch the Paris Paralympic Games through your cable TV provider on NBC, CNBC and USA Network.
Tune into USA Network for the Opening Ceremony and daytime coverage of the games. NBC is offering Paralympic primetime coverage, including highlights from the Opening Ceremony on Friday, Aug. 30 at 6 p.m. PT/9 p.m. ET. CNBC is your destination for live weekend coverage.
Another option for watching the Paralympics on basic cable is with a TV antenna.
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