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While certain sports have already gotten under way in Rio, the 2016 Summer Olympics don’t officially begun until the Opening Ceremony.
Easily one of the most anticipated events for both hardcore sports fans and casual viewers alike, the Opening Ceremony is always an unbelievable spectacle to behold, from the performances to the Parade of Nations to the iconic lighting of the Olympic Cauldron.
This year’s show at the famed Maracana Stadium is expected to be seen by 3 billion worldwide. It begins at 8 p.m. local time in Rio/7 p.m. ET, and here’s everything you need to know about when and where to watch from different parts around the world:
United States
TV Channel: NBC
Start Time: 8 p.m. ET; 7 p.m. CT; 7 p.m. MT; 8 p.m. PT. The Opening Ceremony will be broadcast on a one-hour delay in the Eastern and Central time zones, a two-hour delay in the Mountain time zone and a four-hour delay in the Pacific time zone.
Live Stream: NBCOlympics.com ; Sling TV in select markets
Canada
TV Channel: CBC, TSN 1
Start Time: 7 p.m. ET. The Opening Ceremony will be broadcast live (Coverage starts at 6:30 p.m. ET)
Live Stream: Olympics.CBC.ca
United Kingdom
TV Channel: BBC One
Start Time: Midnight GMT+1. The Opening Ceremony will be broadcast live (Coverage starts at 11:40 p.m.)
Live Stream: BBC.com
Australia
TV Channel: Channel Seven
Start Time: 9 a.m. (August 6) GMT+10. The Opening Ceremony will be broadcast live
Live Stream: The Seven Website
Other Countries
A complete list of broadcasters from different countries around the world can be found by clicking here.