Canoe slalom and canoe sprint events are part of the Paris 2024 schedule. Here’s how to tune in today, wherever you are in the worldAustralia’s Jessica Fox on her way to gold in the canoe slalom at the Tokyo Olympics.Looking to watch an Olympic canoeing live stream in 2024? This guide will tell you everything you need to know to tune into the racing as it takes place\u00a0at the Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium on the outskirts of Paris.
\nOlympics live streams are available for free on 9Now in Australia, CBC in Canada and BBC iPlayer in the UK. And if you\u2019re going to be away from home during the competition, you can use a VPN to tune into your usual service from anywhere in the world.
\nYou\u2019ll have to wait until Tuesday 6 August for the canoe sprint events, but the canoe slalom got underway yesterday. The slalom races see competitors carving a path through strategically placed gates on an artificial white-water course \u2013 they incur penalties for missing or touching gates.
\nAustralia\u2019s Jessica Fox, a gold medalist in Tokyo three years ago, is chasing the opportunity to become the most decorated canoeist in the history of the Games, competing in the C-1, K-1 and kayak cross events. Czechia\u2019s Jiri Prskavec is also trying to break records, as he tries to become the first man to win three medals in the K-1 category. The first canoeing medal of this year\u2019s Games will be decided in today\u2019s Women\u2019s Kayak Single event.
\nRead on to find out how to watch Olympic canoe live streams in Australia, the UK, the US, New Zealand, Canada and beyond. You\u2019ll also find the schedule for today and tomorrow at the end of the article, and you can check out our guides to watching sailing, windsurfing and rowing events.<\/p>\n
How to watch Olympics canoeing live streams in Australia FOR FREE
\nThe 9Network is set to deliver arguably the most comprehensive free Olympics coverage on the planet. Its offering includes two dedicated Olympics channels on Channel 9HD and 9GemHD, while the 9Now streaming service will feature more than 40 streams of Olympics action, ensuring Australians do not miss a second of any event. They\u2019re also offering VOD highlights and full replays.
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How to use a VPN to watch Olympics canoeing from anywhere
\nIf you\u2019re travelling overseas and try to watch your domestic coverage as you would at home, you\u2019ll soon encounter a problem \u2013 geo-blocking. That\u2019s where the broadcaster prevents you from watching your usual feed from abroad.
\nThere is a way to take your regular broadcaster with you, however. By downloading and installing a VPN, you can effectively trick your computer into thinking that it\u2019s back at home. The tech experts at our sister title, TechRadar, have done extensive testing of the best VPN service and Nord VPN consistently comes out on top.<\/p>\n
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Using a VPN is as easy as one-two-three\u2026
\n1. Download and install a VPN \u2013 as we say, the top choice according to the experts at TechRadar is NordVPN.
\n2. Connect to the appropriate server location\u00a0\u2013 open the VPN app, hit \u2018choose location\u2019 and select the appropriate location, eg: \u2018Australia\u2019 for 9Now.
\n3. Go to the broadcaster\u2019s stream \u2013\u00a0head to your home broadcaster\u2019s site or app and watch as if you were at home \u2013\u00a09Now\u00a0for Aussies abroad.<\/p>\n
How to watch Olympic canoeing live streams in the UK
\nIf you live in the UK and want to watch every single bit of the action from the Olympic canoeing live you will need to head to Discovery+. Thanks to a special Olympics offer you can subscribe to the Standard plan for \u00a33.99 per month (a huge saving on the usual \u00a36.99) until 11 August. This will get you access to every moment of Paris 2024, including all of the canoeing taking place at the Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium.
\nThere is also a free option. As is traditionally the case, you\u2019ll be able to watch Olympics live streams for free on the BBC via BBC One, BBC Two, the BBC Red Button and the BBC iPlayer \u2013 as long as you have a valid TV Licence. Unfortunately, BBC coverage is limited to two streams at any one time, so if the broadcaster\u2019s eyes are on other sports, you\u2019ll have to watch Olympic canoeing live streams elsewhere.<\/p>\n
How to watch Olympic canoeing live streams in the US
\nNBCUniversal is the Olympic broadcasting rights holder in the USA for the Paris 2024 Olympics, with coverage spread across its suite of TV channels (including NBC, USA Network and CNBC) and the Peacock TV streaming service.
\nPeacock costs just $7.99 per month for an ad-supported version of the service that also offers live coverage of Premier League soccer, WWE, golf and plenty of other sports.<\/p>\n
Watch men\u2019s Olympic canoeing in Canada
\nFree Olympics coverage is available in Canada via CBC and its CBC Gem streaming service.<\/p>\n
How to live stream Olympic canoeing in New Zealand
\nIn New Zealand, the official broadcaster for the Olympic Games in 2024 is Sky Sport. A Sky Sport Now subscription costs $19.99 per week, while a special Sky Sport Olympic pass (which will give you 12 Olympic channels for the duration of the Games) is available at $34.99. The monthly package comes with a 7-day free trial.<\/p>\n
Paris 2024 Olympic canoe slalom: upcoming schedule
\n(All times BST)
\nToday (Sunday)<\/p>\n
2.30pm Women\u2019s Kayak Single semi-final
\n4.45pm Women\u2019s Kayak Single final<\/p>\n
Tomorrow\u00a0<\/p>\n
2.30pm Men\u2019s Canoe Single semi-final
\n4.20pm Men\u2019s Canoe Single final<\/p>\n
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Canoe slalom and canoe sprint events are part of the Paris 2024 schedule. Here’s how to tune in today, wherever you are in the worldAustralia’s Jessica Fox on her way to gold in the canoe slalom at the Tokyo Olympics.Looking … <\/p>\n