The 2024 Olympics took place in Paris, 26 July-11 August, with the Paralympics following on 30 August-8 September (Opening Ceremony on 28 August, 7pm-10pm UK time). As Paris is only one hour ahead of the UK, the events are scheduled at a decent hour for us Londoners, with many venues in the capital broadcasting the latest action on large screens throughout the competition.
Here's the full Paralympics schedule to help you plan your viewing (and of course, your snack breaks). London's best sports bars are also an excellent bet for keeping up with all the action.
Official Fan Zone at Battersea Power Station: 28 August-8 September
Team GB announced the opening of several official "Fan Zones" for the Olympics, and the one at Battersea Power Station is due to stay open for the duration of the Paralympics too. It's free to enter, with seating available to watch the current competitions on a large open-air screen.
In-between the action, there are various other family-friendly activities to enjoy.
Paralympics screenings at St James's Market: 28 August-8 September
Following on from screening Wimbledon and the Olympics already this summer, the alfresco seating and screening set-up remains in St James's Market for the duration of the Paralyampics. Head between Haymarket and Regent Street to bag yourself a deckchair, and kick back and watch the action on the large screen. There are several restaurants and cafes nearby to keep you fed and watered.
Paralympics screenings at Bishops Square, Spitalfields: 28 August-8 September
Large screens will be erected on Bishops Square in Spitalfields (just off Brushfield Street) showing the Paralympics, with free deckchairs available. Plenty of restaurants, cafes and street food stalls nearby will be doing takeaways.
Paralympics screenings at Summer Screens in Canary Wharf: Until 8 September
The annual (free!) Summer Screens pop-up in Canary Wharf always screens Wimbledon, a selection of films, and other major sporting events. For summer 2024, that includes the Paris Olympics and Paralympics. Take along a picnic blanket, stock up on snacks, and bag yourself a free spot to watch the action. Keep an eye on the website for details of which events are being shown.
Watch the Paralympics at Selfridges' new sports bar
Champion Sports Bar has opened within department store Selfridges for the summer, taking the form of a US-themed sports bar and kitchen, serving up hot dogs, wings and the like, to be enjoyed while you watch sports — including the Paralympics — on TV screens.
