The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games are on the horizon, promising the most heartwarming podium victories, unforgettable viral moments, and the much-anticipated return of Aussie swimming legend Alexa Leary. So, if you're still in pursuit of that exhilarating sports rush, here's how you can catch the Paralympics Opening Ceremony and the time it all begins.

The Paralympic Games occur every four years, following the Olympics. These games showcase Olympic-style events—such as swimming, track, archery, and more—for athletes with disabilities.

It’s a truly extraordinary sporting event that deserves the limelight, especially considering all the inspiring athletes taking a giant leap for a chance at golden glory.

Australia’s Vanessa Low excelling in the long jump. (Photo by Toru Hanai/Getty Images)

This week marks the commencement of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, and just like the Paris 2024 Olympics, Aussies will be sacrificing a LOT of sleep for this remarkable event.

If you're eager to catch every moment of the Paralympics opening ceremony, you might just deserve a Red Bull sponsorship.

Here's all 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 commence on the 28th of August 2024 in Paris time.

In our time zones, this means the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games will begin on Thursday, 29 August 2024.

The Paralympics will conclude on September 9, 2024 (AEST).

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When is the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony?

Once again, with the Paralympics taking place in Paris, our sleep schedules will be quite disrupted!

To catch the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony in Australia, those 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 start at 3.30am ACST.

For those of us on AEST — this includes you folks in the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Queensland, Tasmania, and Victoria — we will need to tune in from 4am.

Where can we watch the Paris 2024 Paralympics Opening Ceremony?

Similar to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the Paralympics Opening Ceremony and events can be viewed on Channel 9 or streamed live and on-demand on 9Now.

Additionally, viewers can access the Paralympics on Stan Sport. Oh la la!

Alistair Donohoe celebrates his silver medal at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics (Photo by Kiyoshi Ota/Getty Images)

When is the Paris 2024 Paralympics Closing Ceremony?

As previously mentioned, the Paris 2024 Paralympics will conclude on the 8th of September, Paris time.

This means the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games Closing Ceremony will occur in the early hours of Monday, 9th September.

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As we eagerly await the start of the Paralympics, take a look at our comprehensive list of incredible Aussie athletes you should keep an eye on at this year's games.

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