With just a few days left of the Paralympics left, don't miss out on the final moments of the athletics, cycling, football and more, as well as the spectacular Closing Ceremony. Spanning across 539 events and 22 different sports, there are plenty of gold medals still left to be awarded in this fantastic display of diverse talent and strength. Here's how to watch the 2021 Paralympic Games and get a free Paralympic live stream where you are in the world.
There's plenty to look forward to across the last weekend of the games, from tradition track and field competitions, to those in the swimming pool, as well as the almost-therapeutic boccia and chaotic joy of goalball.
Dates: Tuesday, August 24 - Sunday, September 5 2021
Host city: Tokyo, Japan
FREE live streams: All4 / C4 Paralympics (UK) | 7Plus (AUS) | CBC (CAN) | TVNZ (NZ)
US coverage: NBC channels (or via Peacock TV / Sling TV / Fubo TV)
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Brazil's Jefinho - known as the Paralympic Pele - is a star to watch out for. Though perhaps the biggest of them all is 13-time champ Jessica Long, an irresistible force in the pool for the US.
China has topped the medal table at five consecutive Paralympics, but the gap between the best and the rest is getting steadily narrower, with Great Britain, Ukraine, Australia and the US looking to finally halt that streak.
Whichever country or athlete you follow, the good news is that it's easy to get a FREE Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games live stream right now - just follow our 2021 guide to watch the Paralympics online and from anywhere, and catch the last of the Paralympic action.
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How to live stream Paralympics 2021 action if you're not in your country
Without wishing to state the obvious, the Paralympic Games is a huge global event, and there should be a way to watch no matter where you find yourself during the gold-frenzy fortnight. But if you're abroad and struggling to see it - or if you just want the comfort and language of your home nation's coverage - then geo-restrictons may stand in your way of getting an Paralympics live stream in 2021.
But there's a really easy way around that problem. By downloading and installing a VPN, you can effectively trick your computer into thinking that it's back at home. That way you can enjoy your home coverage without having to find an illegal stream - assuming you comply with the broadcaster's fine print, of course.
Use a VPN to watch Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games from anywhere
Using a VPN is as easy as one-two-three...
1. Download and install a VPN - as we say, our top choice is ExpressVPN
2. Connect to the appropriate server location - open the VPN app, hit 'choose location' and select the appropriate location
3. Go to the broadcaster's live stream - so if you're from the UK, just head to All4
Remember, VPNs aren't just about watching sport (or other TV shows when you're overseas). They also provide a handy layer of extra anonymity and security to your everyday life online, and can help you get around blocks websites, apps and services when you're in countries (or schools or offices) that have more stringent web rules, such as China, Cuba or the Middle East.
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Tokyo Paralympics 2020 schedule and events
- Paralympics Opening Ceremony - August 24
- Archery - August 27 - September 4
- Athletics - August 27 - September 5
- Badminton - September 1-5
- Boccia - August 28 - September 4
- Canoe Sprint - September 2-4
- Cycling Road - August 31 - September 3
- Cycling Track - August 25-28
- Equestrian - August 26-30
- Football 5-a-side - August 29 - September 4
- Golf - July 29 - August 7
- Goalball - August 25 - September 3
- Judo - August 27-29
- Powerlifting - August 26-30
- Rowing - August 27-29
- Shooting - August 30 - September 5
- Sitting Volleyball - August 27 - September 5
- Swimming - August 25 - September 3
- Table Tennis - August 25 - September 3
- Taekwondo - September 2-4
- Triathlon - August 28-29
- Wheelchair Basketball - August 25 - September 5
- Wheelchair Fencing - August 25-29
- Wheelchair Rugby - August 25-29
- Wheelchair Tennis - August 27 - September 4
Are there any new sports for 2020 Paralympics?
Adding to the hundreds of events, there are two new sports added to the Paralympics schedule athletes can compete for. Badminton and taekwondo both debuted on September 1 and 2 respectively.
You'll also be able to watch a handful of new disiciplies, with the va'a event now added to canoeing, and R9 mixed 50 prone SH2 in the shooting.
There's also been a tweak to the rowing format worth noting, with races being contested over 2,000m, an increase from 1,000m, which we also saw at the Olympics.
Will there be domestic spectators at the Paralympics?
As was the case at the Olympics, spectators will not be allowed to attend Paralympics events in the Japanese capital. That's because Covid-19 is still spreading rapidly in Tokyo, with mid-August seeing record numbers of serious cases.
Where are the 2020 Paralympics being held?
For the first time since 1964, Tokyo is the host city for the Paralympic Games.
The '64 Paralympics was the second ever iteration of the event, comprising just nine sports. Great Britain topped the medal table with 18 golds.
The Olympic Stadium in in Kasumigaoka, Shinjuku, is the centre of Tokyo 2020, and will host the opening and closing ceremonies, as well as the athletics, but many of the events will be held elsewhere.
Will the 2022 Beijing Winter Paralympics go ahead?
When the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games was postponed last summer, an International Olympic Committee member said that a further postponement would have a knock on effect to the next Winter Olympics and Winter Paralympics, which are both set to take place in Beijing, in February and March 2022.
Things can change quickly, but it's growing increasingly likely that the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics and Winter Paralympics will go ahead as originally planned.
Is the Olympic Channel free?
After that little more depth in your Olympics spectating. The Official Olympic Channel is available via your browser or as an app on many devices. Here you can find replays of some of the most iconic moments in Paralympics broadcasting history, as well as live events in some territories, documentaries, and so much more.
A great means to get you geared up in the lead up to the Opening Ceremony, check out the Olympic Channel.
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