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The Paris 2024 Paralympics will begin on August 28, marking the 17th edition of the Summer Paralympic Games. The city will host some 4,400 athletes from 184 delegations for 11 days of competition. It all starts on Wednesday with the opening ceremony, which will take place along the Avenue des Champs-Élysées and end at the Place de la Concorde.
Under, The Hollywood Reporter explains how to watch the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris with or without cable (including how to watch online for free).
In Brief: How to Watch the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympics
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 will live stream all sports and offer full replays of the event for those who miss the live action. Additionally, 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, without the need for cable. This includes options on how to watch the Summer Games for free.
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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 costs $7.99 per month (or $79.99 per year) for the ad-supported Premium package or $13.99 per month (or $139.99 per year) for the ad-free Premium Plus plan. In addition to the Summer Paralympics, you'll also have access to original content such as Apples never fall, Informed, The Traitors, Ted and others; successful films like Oppenheimer, Lisa Frankenstein, Dolls on the go, Night swim and more; live sports and entertainment from NBC Sports and WWE; and over 50 “always-on” streaming channels.
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DirecTV Stream
5-day free trial; packages starting at $69.99/month
Watch the Paralympic Games on DirecTV Stream, which carries NBC, CNBC, and USA Network (including in 4K) and offers a five-day free trial. The cable streamer also includes more than 90 other channels, including ABC, Fox, CBS, AMC, Bravo, and ESPN.
Subscriptions start at $69.99 per month for the entry-level Entertainment plan; see more options and sign up for a free DirecTV trial here.
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7-day free trial; packages starting at $79.99/month
Watch the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games on NBC, USA Network and CNBC for free with a seven-day trial of Fubo, starting 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 250+ channels) and the Premier tier ($99.99 per month for 260+ channels); learn more here.
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Hulu + Live TV
3-day free trial; packages starting at $76.99/month
New Hulu + Live TV subscribers can also stream the Paris Paralympics for free with a three-day trial. The cable TV streaming service carries NBC, USA Network, CNBC and over 90 other networks and comes bundled with Disney+ and ESPN+ starting at $76.99 per month with ads. See all Hulu + Live TV subscription options here.
Best offer for the first month
Sling
Packages from $20 for the first month
Eligible new subscribers can stream the Paralympics on Sling’s Blue plan (regularly $45/month), which is on sale for just $20 for your first month. You can also get the Sling Orange + Blue combo plan to get 46 channels for $35 for your first month (regularly $60/month).
Additionally, viewers can tune in at NBCSports.com or via the NBC Sports mobile app with a Peacock account or a TV provider account, 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 provider on NBC, CNBC and USA Network.
Tune into USA Network for the Opening Ceremony and daytime coverage of the games. NBC has primetime coverage of the Paralympics, including highlights of the Opening Ceremony on Friday, August 30 at 6:00 p.m. PT/9:00 p.m. ET. CNBC is your destination for live coverage of the weekend.
Another option for watching the Paralympics via cable TV is via TV antenna.
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