How to connect to the Paralympics

Your guide to CBC’s comprehensive coverage from the 2024 Summer Games

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Caption: 126 athletes will represent Canada across 18 sports at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. A total of 4,400 athletes from all over the world are set to compete in Paris. (CBC)

How to watch

CBC/Radio-Canada will broadcast more than 140 original hours of coverage, with an additional 2,000 hours of live streaming coverage available across its multiple platforms.
Watch Live / On Demand
Audiences can tune in for CBC/Radio-Canada's coverage of Paris 2024 from Wednesday, August 28 to Sunday, September 8 in English on CBC, CBC Gem(external link), CBC's Paris 2024 website (cbc.ca/paris2024(external link)) and the CBC Paris 2024 app for Android(external link) and iOS(external link) devices, and in French on ICI TÉLÉ, ICI TOU.TV(external link), Radio-Canada's Paris 2024 website (Radio-Canada.ca/jeux-paralympiques(external link)), and the Radio-Canada Paralympiques app for Android(external link) and iOS(external link) devices.
A team of 126 athletes will represent Canada across 18 sports at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. A total of 4,400 athletes from all over the world are set to compete in the Games.

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Visit CBC's Paris 2024 Paralympic Website
cbc.ca/sports/paralympics(external link) provides comprehensive reporting from CBC Sports, along with event schedules, athlete bios, in-depth features and on-demand replays of the biggest moments and events.
Stay Connected On The Go
Download the CBC Sports Paris 2024 app for iOS(external link) and Android(external link) devices and never miss live-streaming of the broadcasts, non-televised events and more.
WATCH | Meet CBC Sports' Paris 2024 Paralympic digital hosts Michelle Salt, Brian Hnatiw:

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Caption: CBC Sports Olympic digital hosts Dale Manucdoc & Meg Roberts welcome and 'pass the baguette' to our CBC Sports Paralympic hosts for Paris 2024; Michelle Salt & Brian Hnatiw. Watch the Paris 2024 Paralympic opening ceremony Wednesday, August 28th at 1:30 PM ET on CBC Gem.

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The Daily Paris 2024 TV Schedule

CBC's broadcast schedule features three live shows daily, including:
Petro-Canada Paris Prime
1:50 p.m. ET (10:50 a.m. PT)
This program will feature the day's biggest sporting event. This can't-miss daily staple is hosted by veteran broadcaster Scott Russell(external link) who brings the vast experience, passion and knowledge that comes from covering Seven Paralympic Games for CBC, all as a host.
Toyota Paralympic Games Primetime
6:50 p.m. ET (3:50 p.m. PT)
The best of the Paralympic Day is delivered in an authentic, Canadian and entertaining format. Featuring expert knowledge, varying perspectives and unique opinions, primetime will be hosted by Russell and Stef Reid.
Canadian Tire Paralympics Tonight
10:20 p.m. ET (7:20 p.m. PT)
Hosted by Devin Heroux and Roseline Filion.
CBC's daytime and primetime television coverage will be offered with described video.
Commentary and analysis will be provided for Para aquatics by Signa Butler and Summer Mortimer, and for Para athletics by Rob Pizzo and Stef Reid. Devin Heroux, Roseline Filion, Jean St. Onge and Benoit Huot will bring audiences all the action straight from Paris, as the team of reporters on the ground.

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Caption: Toyota Paralympic Games Primetime hosts Stef Reid and Scott Russell are pictured in front of Paris's Eiffel Tower ahead of the 2024 Paralympics. (CBC)

The Daily Paris 2024 Streaming Schedule

CBC will also offer more than 1000 hours of live streaming content on the free CBC Gem(external link) streaming service, CBC's dedicated Paris 2024 website (cbc.ca/paris2024(external link)) and CBC's Paris 2024 app for iOS(external link) and Android(external link) devices.
There are 22 sports at the Paralympic Games this year:
Para archery, Para athletics, Para badminton, blind football, boccia, Para canoe, Para cycling, Para equestrian, goalball, Para judo, Para powerlifting, Para rowing, Shooting Para sport, sitting volleyball, Para swimming, Para table tennis, Para taekwondo, Para triathlon, wheelchair basketball, wheelchair fencing, wheelchair rugby and wheelchair tennis.
Canada will compete in 18 sports, all of which will be showcased across CBC's digital platforms.
CBC Sports is keeping audiences up-to-date on the latest news from Paris with daily episodes of digital series RISE & STREAM and HOT TAKES available on all of its social and digital platforms including cbc.ca/paris2024(external link), YouTube(external link), X(external link), Facebook(external link), and Instagram(external link).
Hosted by two-time Paralympian Michelle Salt and offered in American Sign Language, RISE & STREAM starts audiences off each day, highlighting the must-see events and Team Canada athletes to follow in Paris.
Meanwhile, HOT TAKES hosted by Para athlete Brian Hnatiw features interviews with athletes and analysts, transporting audiences inside the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.
For more insight and analysis, audiences can head to cbc.ca/paris2024(external link) for written stories from Para athlete and journalist John Loepecky, Para journalist and wheelchair basketball commentator Dylan Cummings, 2023 Canadian National Adaptive Water Ski Team member Kendra Erhardt and the CBC Sports team.

More ways to connect

The Buzzer Newsletter(external link) Get all the action from Paris straight to your inbox, including schedules, viewing guides, news and medal standings.
On Socials: @CBCOlympics on X(external link), Instagram(external link) and Facebook and "@cbcsports" on YouTube and Tiktok.
Details of Radio-Canada's Paralympic coverage is available here(external link).
For more information on Team Canada, please visit: Paralympic.ca(external link)