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What Time & Channel Is the Paralympics Opening Ceremony on Tonight?

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After a short break, the magic of the Olympics returns to Rio on Wednesday night with the Paralympics Opening Ceremony.

Featuring athletes who have one or more of 10 different impairments, the Paralympics consist of 23 sports and 11 days of fierce competition.

But, as with the Olympics, there needs to first be a party before the Games can officially get underway. Rio put an unbelievable show for the Olympics opening ceremony, and we’ll see what’s in store for an encore at the Paralympics.

Here’s everything you need to know about when and where to watch:


Paralympics Opening Ceremony Viewing Information

Date: Wednesday, September 7, 2016

Start Time: 7 p.m ET

TV Channel, USA: NBC Sports Network

Live Stream, USA: NBC Live Extra or Sling TV

TV Channel, Canada: CBC

Live Stream, Canada: CBC.ca

TV Channel, UK: Channel 4

Live Stream, UK: Paralympics.Channel4.com

TV Channel Elsewhere: You can click here for television rights in different countries around the world

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The 2016 Rio Paralympics get underway Wednesday with the opening ceremony. Find out when and where to watch.