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Looking for a live stream of Wednesday’s Rio Paralympics opening ceremony? There are a number of different options available, depending on where you live.
The ceremony is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET. Here’s a complete rundown of all the ways to watch a live stream online or on other devices:
If you’re in the United States & Have a Cable Log-in
Desktop
Users can watch live coverage of the ceremony online at NBC Sports Live Extra via the following link:
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The stream can be watched starting at 7 p.m. ET. For this option, authentication is required, meaning you will have to verify your cable/satellite/telco subscription by signing in with a username/email address and password.
Mobile & Other Devices
The above stream is available to watch on the NBC Sports app, which can be downloaded for free in the following locations:
As is the case on desktop, authentication is required, meaning you will have to verify your cable/satellite/telco subscription by signing in with a username/email address and password.
If You’re in the United States & Don’t Have a Cable Log-in
Desktop
Users without a cable or satellite subscription can watch a live stream of NBC Sports Network’s coverage (starting at 7 p.m. ET) via Sling TV, an online streaming service that provides access to select channels for a monthly fee.
Here’s how to sign up for a free 7-day trial:
1) Click here to go to the Sling TV website
2) Click on “Watch Now 7 Days Free”
3) Create an account
4) Select the channel package or packages you want. Make sure to include “Sling Blue,” which includes NBC Sports Network
5) Enter your payment information. Sling Blue costs $25 per month, but if you cancel your subscription within seven days of signing up, you will not be charged
6) Download the app for your computer to start watching
Mobile & Other Devices
If you have a Sling TV subscription (read above to learn how to start a free trial), you can watch NBC Sports Network’s coverage on the Sling TV app, which is free to download in the following places:
App Store (or Apple TV)
Amazon App Store (or Amazon Fire TV)
You can click here for a complete list of devices compatible with the Sling TV app.
If You’re in Canada
Desktop
Users in Canada can watch a live stream online via CBC.ca.
The stream, which starts at 7 p.m. ET, is free to watch, with or without a cable subscription.
Mobile & Other Devices
Users can watch a live stream via the CBC Sports app, which can be downloaded for free in the following locations:
If You’re in the UK
Desktop
Users can watch live coverage online via Paralympics.Channel4.com.
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Paralympics Opening Ceremony Live Stream: How to Watch Online