How to watch Blind Football at Paralympics 2024: free live streams

Morocco's Mhammed Daoudi (R) and Zouhair Snisla are pictured ahead of the Blind Football at Paralympics 2024
(Image credit: YASUYOSHI CHIBA/AFP via Getty Images)

Blind Football is always hotly contested at the Paralympics, and we should be in for some compelling matches this time around as the powerhouses of the game compete. Luckily we have all the information you need to watch blind football, and all of Paralympics 2024, from anywhere in the world, including for free.

In Tokyo 2020, Brazil and Argentina renewed their rivalry, which spans all forms of soccer, with the Brazilians walking away with gold and a 27-match unbeaten run. However, the tournament heralded a new arrival at the top table of blind football, with Morrocco claiming a shock bronze. Their star man is Zouhair Snisla. He will aim to lead them higher up the podium in Paris,

This is a five-a-side tournament with an audible ball used by the visually impaired players. Only the goalkeeper can be fully or partially sighted. The sport is celebrating 20 years of inclusion in the Paralympics. As ever, the question is whether anyone can stop Brazil from winning gold yet again.

Here's where to watch blind football 2024 Paralympics live streams online from anywhere – including FREE options.

Watch Blind Football 2024 Quick Guide

Key Dates

  • Blind Football: 1 Sept – 7 Sept
  • Finals: 7 Sept

Best free streams

FREE Blind Football live stream broadcasters

The Paralympic YouTube Channel and the International Paralympic Committee website will have free coverage (except where geo-blocking policies may apply) of daily Paralympic 2024 action.

You can also watch Paralympics 2024 live streams for free with English language commentary on Channel 4 in the UK, RTÉ in Ireland, CBC in Canada and Channel 9 in Australia.

Other, non-English language Paralympics free streams can be found on ORF (Austria), RTBF (Belgium), VRT (Belgium), Chilevision (Chile), DR (Denmark), France TV (France), RAI (Italy), Yle (Finland), ARD (Germany), ZDF (Germany), RUV (Iceland), NOS (Netherlands), NRK (Norway) and the SRG SSR channels (Switzerland).

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How to watch Blind Football live streams in the US

The Paralympics 2024, including the Blind Football, is live across NBC channels and Peacock online in the USA.

Broadcast rights to the 2024 Paris Paralympics belong to NBC. All Paralympics 2024 sessions are available to watch on Peacock. Select events will also be on the NBC, USA and CNBC cable channels.

If you don't have cable or want the most comprehensive coverage available, Peacock is the best option. You'll need a subscription to the ad-supported Peacock Premium which is $7.99 per month, or ad-less Peacock Plus which is $13.99 per month.

NBC and Peacock are also the broadcasters in US territories such as American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands.

How to watch Blind Football live streams in the UK

Free-to-air Channel 4 is the official Paralympics broadcaster in the UK.

The Games are completely free to watch live or on-demand through the Channel 4 streaming service – although you should have a valid TV licence if you plan to watch live.

The Channel 4 streaming service is available on your laptop, or via apps for the likes of Android, iOS, PS4, Xbox, Roku and Amazon Fire.

Official Paralympics broadcasters by region

In addition to (or, in some cases, in place of) the coverage that will be shown by the Paralympic YouTube Channel and International Paralympic Committee website, the following countries are listed to have official broadcasters for the 2024 Paralympics:

Africa

Americas

Europe

Asia

Oceania

Can I watch Blind Football at 2024 Paralympic Games for free?

Check your local broadcaster above but people in the UK, Australia, Canada, Ireland and many other nations listed have free Paralympics 2024 coverage.

Those in Australia and Canada can watch almost every session of every Paralympics 2024 event for free on 9Now and CBC.

Remember that, if you're traveling away from home, you can use a VPN to watch the 2024 Paralympics free from abroad on your usual streaming service.

When is the Blind Football at 2024 Paralympics?

The Blind Football at 2024 Paralympic's 2024 takes place between Sunday, September 1 and Saturday, September 7. The finals take place on Saturday, September 7.

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Of course, most broadcasters have streaming services that you can access through mobile apps or via your phone's browser.

You can also stay up-to-date with all 2024 Paralympic Games events on the official social media channels on X/Twitter (@Paralympics), Instagram (@Paralympics), TikTok (@Paralympics) and YouTube (@Paralympics).

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Charlotte Henry
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Charlotte Henry is a journalist who has covered all things tech and media for a number of years for various publications. She reported in-depth as tech companies became media companies and vice versa. In her newsletter, The Addition, she focuses on the ever-changing streaming ecosystem as the likes of Netflix, Apple TV+ and Disney+ fight for supremacy. Charlotte is also a close follower of sport (she’s a Spurs fan…) watching everything from Premier League football to Major League Baseball. Charlotte’s first book “Not Buying It: The Facts Behind Fake News” was published in 2019. Away from work, she can often be found at heavy metal concerts and festivals.