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Keep the Olympic spirit going as the Paris 2024 Paralympics kick off on Wednesday, August 28 –as Paris and France host their first-ever Paralympic Summer Games. Team USA and the most accomplished Paralympians from around the world are gathering just two weeks after the end of the Olympic games, for 11 more days of thrilling moments in sports.
Here's everything you need to know about when and where to watch the 2024 Paris Olympics and how to find a full schedule of every sporting event. If the two-week gap between the Olympics and Paralympics is too long, you can revisit the best moments from the 2024 Olympics here while you wait.
When Are the 2024 Paris Paralympics?
The Paris 2024 Paralympics begin on August 28 with an opening ceremony and last for nearly two weeks, ending on August September 8 with a closing ceremony.
Where Can I Watch the Paris 2024 Paralympics?
Select events will air on CNBC, USA Network, E! and NBC, while all 22 Paralympic events will be available to stream on Peacock.
In total, there will be more than 1,500 hours of live coverage of the Paralympic Games, making Peacock the "most comprehensive Paralympic destination in U.S. media history," according to NBC Sports.
You can also follow the action via the Paralympic YouTube Channel and the International Paralympic Committee website (geo-blocking policies may apply).
For a full list of international viewing options around the world, check out this list from the IPC.
When Is the Paris 2024 Paralympics Opening Ceremony?
Just like the Olympic Games, Paris 2024 is thinking big and reinventing the Opening Ceremony for the Paralympics by taking to the streets of Paris. On August 28 at 11:00 am, Place de la Concorde and the Champs-Elysées will be the stage for this groundbreaking celebration in the heart of Paris, with a popular parade celebrating nearly 200 delegations from around the world.
What Is the Complete Schedule of Paris 2024 Paralympics Sporting Events?
There are 22 sports at the Paralympics with a total of 549 gold medals up for grabs. For a full schedule of all sports that are part of the summer games, head to paralympic.org.
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