The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games are about to kick off and are set to bring the most wholesome podium wins, iconic viral moments and of course the return of Aussie swimming icon Alexa Leary. So, if you’re still chasing that sports high, here’s where you can watch the Paralympics Opening Ceremony and what time it begins.
The Paralympic Games are held every four years, following the conclusion of the Olympics. The games feature Olympic-style events — such as swimming, track, archery and more — for athletes with disabilities.
It’s truly a remarkable sporting event and is something that deserves the spotlight. Especially with all the inspiring athletes who take a ‘yuge leap for a shot at gold glory.
This week marks the beginning of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games and just like the Paris 2024 Olympics, Aussies will be sacrificing A LOT of sleep for this stellar event.
And if you’re someone who’s gunning to peep the whole Paralympics opening ceremony, you deserve some kind of Red Bull sponsorship.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony.
When do the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games start?
The Paris 2024 Paralympics will officially begin on the 28th of August 2024 in Paris time.
That means, with our timezones, the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games will kick off on Thursday, 29 August 2024.
The Paralympics will finish on September 9, 2024 (AEST).
When is the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony?
Again, with the Paralympics taking place in Paris, our sleeping patterns will be all over the place!
To catch the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony in Australia, folks in Western Australia will need to tune in from 2am AWST.
For our friends in the Northern Territory and South Australia, the Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony will kick off at 3.30am ACST.
For the rest of us who run on AEST — I’m looking at you Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Queensland, Tasmania and Victoria folk — we will need to tune in from 4am.
Where can we watch the Paris 2024 Paralympics Opening Ceremony?
Like the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the Paralympics Opening Ceremony and events can be watched on Channel 9 or streamed live and on-demand on 9Now.
Punters can also access the Paralympics on Stan Sport. Oh la la!
When is the Paris 2024 Paralympics Closing Ceremony?
As mentioned previously, the Paris 2024 Paralympics will finish on the 8th of September, Paris time.
That being said, the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games Closing Ceremony will take place in the early hours of Monday, 9th September.
As we wait for the Paralympics to start, check out our full list of amazing Aussie athletes you should keep tabs on at this year’s games.
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