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The summer of sport isn't over yet. The Paralympics have kicked off in Paris and will run until September. We've rounded up everything you need to know to watch the Paralympics around the world, including free streaming options.
The Paralympics were first held in 1960 and the Paralympic Committee was officially established in 1989. The Games are held alongside the Olympic Games, usually in the weeks following them, and showcase the world's best athletes with disabilities. The Summer Paralympics feature more than 4,000 athletes competing in 22 sports, including wheelchair basketball, para athletics and para swimming.
We've listed all the ways to watch the Paralympics below. In many countries, the streaming platforms are the same as those used for Olympic coverage, but there are some key differences to note. Keep checking back here throughout the Paralympics for up-to-date information on key events.
Where can you watch the Paralympics in the USA?
Like the Olympics, the Paralympics will be streamed live in the US on Peacock, with subscriptions starting at $8 a month or $80 a year. This was also the US streaming hub for the Olympics this summer. The service offers a variety of live sports coverage, including cycling, golf and Sunday Night Football.
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Where can you watch the Paralympics in Great Britain?
The Paralympics will be streamed live for free on Channel 4 Sport's YouTube channel in the UK. You don't need to create an account and just navigate to the page to watch. This option offers up to 18 simultaneous streams, so you'll most likely be able to catch every televised moment of the Paralympics here.
Where can you watch the Paralympics in Australia?
Like the Olympics, the Paralympics will be broadcast for free in Australia on 9Now. This option offers most of the major coverage and only requires creating an account to access it. Australians who want to watch every moment of the Paralympics ad-free can subscribe to Stan Sport, which costs around $27 a month (a base plan of $12 and the $25 sports add-on).
Where can you watch the Paralympics in France?
The Paralympics will be streamed live for free in France on France.TV, all you need to do is create an account to start watching, which was also the French host city for the Olympic Games this year.
How to watch the Paralympics from anywhere
If you're outside of the above countries during an important event, you don't have to worry about missing out. A VPN (virtual private network) will allow you to still enjoy your free live streaming options. VPNs are handy tools that allow you to temporarily change your device's virtual location, so you can still access your usual websites from anywhere. VPNs are popular with those looking for a way to improve their online security and keep up with their usual suite of apps while traveling.
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How to watch the Paralympics with a VPN
- Sign up for a VPN if you don't already have one.
- Install it on the device you will use to watch the event.
- Turn it on and set the location of the streaming service.
- Go to Channel 4 YouTube (UK), 9Now (Australia) or France.TV (France) and create a login if necessary.
- Have fun at the Paralympics.
Note: The use of VPNs is illegal in certain countries, and using VPNs to access region-locked streaming content may violate the terms of service of certain services. Insider does not endorse or condone the illegal use of VPNs.
