The biggest inclusive sporting event in the world is back with the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 taking place at the Brandenburg Gate.
More than 7,000 athletes from 180 world delegations will come together to compete in 26 sports from June 17-25. With over 220 hours of competition coverage, fans won’t miss any of the action during the World Games.
The ESPN family of networks will broadcast the event with a 3-hour TV show for the World Games Opening Ceremony. The ceremony will be hosted by Kevin Neghandi, Jen Lada and Special Olympics athlete Daina Shilts. Tim Tebow and Julie Foudy will serve as reporters during the ceremony and Robin Robers of Good Morning America will be the emcee.
“It is an absolute privilege for all of us at ESPN and The Walt Disney Company to tell the stories of inclusion, unity and teamwork of athletes with intellectual disabilities competing from around the world at the Special World Games. Olympics in Berlin,” said Kevin Martinez, Vice President of ESPN Corporate Citizenship. “The Special Olympics movement promotes acceptance, camaraderie and human potential in ways that can only be accomplished through sport.”
Find out below how to watch the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 without cable.
How to watch the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 Live without cable
ESPN3, ESPN+ and ABC will host the Special Olympics Berlin 2023 World Games and the cord cutters can stream every game live to Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV and other compatible devices with a Live TV streaming service subscription.
DIRECTV STREAM, Fubo, Vidgo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV and YouTube TV will carry all Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 events broadcast live on ABC and ESPN3. You may need to use your login credentials to stream ESPN3 on the WatchESPN app if your service does not offer the channel in its channel list.
If you’re looking to save some money, you can watch events airing on ABC for free using an antenna, and AntennaWeb is a great tool to find out which ABC affiliates are in your area.
Watch the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 live on ESPN+
ESPN+ subscribers can watch the Special Olympics Berlin 2023 World Games live for just $9.99 per month or $9.99 per year. The service offers thousands of hours of live sports and award-winning documentaries, including 30 for 30, and more.
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Watch the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 Live on DIRECTV STREAM
Watch all the matches in Berlin with DIRECTV STREAM. The Entertainment package includes ESPN3, ABC and over 75 channels, so viewers can watch Special Olympics Berlin 2023 World Games and more for just $74.99 per month. There’s no contract, no hidden fees, and a subscription includes unlimited cloud DVR storage.
New subscribers can enjoy a 5-day free trial before subscribing.
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Watch the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 Live on Fubo
Watch the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 and over 100 sporting events with Fubo’s Pro plan. The plan includes ESPN3 and ABC, so you can watch athletes compete and over 140 channels for just $74.99 per month. Relive your favorite moments during the event and rewatch your favorite shows with 1000 hours and Cloud DVR space.
With Fubo, new subscribers can get a one-week free trial.
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Watch the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 Live on Sling TV
Sling Orange is one of the most affordable ways to watch Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 on ESPN3 and ABC (in select markets). For the low price of $40 per month, subscribers can stream this year’s games and over 30 channels with 50 hours of DVR storage to capture the biggest moments from the event.
For a limited time, new subscribers can get half of their first month.
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Watch the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 Live on Hulu + Live TV
ESPN3, ABC and over 85 channels are available on Hulu + Live TV for $69.99 per month. The service offers unlimited access to the Hulu library, Disney+ and Special Olympics on ESPN+ at no additional cost. Record your favorite sports shows and events, including this year’s World Games, for up to 9 months with unlimited DVR storage.
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Watch the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 Live on Vidgo
Attend the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 on ABC and ESPN3 with Vidgo’s Plus Plan. For $69.99 per month, you can stream over 110 live, on-demand channels and record games with DVR.
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Watch the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 live on YouTube TV
Stream over 100 channels, including this year’s Special Olympics World Games on ABC and ESPN3 with YouTube TV for just $72.99 a month. The service includes unlimited DVR that will allow you to rewatch athletes competing for gold every minute, and the ability to share 6 accounts per household.
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Berlin 2023 Special Olympics World Games Schedule
| Date | Time (ET) | Event | Channel/stream |
| June 17 | 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Special Olympics World Games Opening Ceremony | ABC/ESPN3/ESPN+ |
| July 2nd | 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. | Best of Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 | ABC/ESPN3/ESPN+ |
ESPN+ and ESPN3 will broadcast the following events:
| Date | Time (ET) | Event |
| June 18 | 6:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Rhythmic Gymnastics |
| June 19 | 3:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. | Rhythmic Gymnastics |
| 3h00 – 4h00 | Athletics (athletics) | |
| 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Powerlifting | |
| 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Hockey | |
| June 20 | 3:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. | Athletics |
| 3 a.m. – 5:30 a.m. 7:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | Swimming | |
| 4:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Powerlifting | |
| 4:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Hockey | |
| 3:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Rhythmic Gymnastics | |
| 3 a.m. to 6 a.m. 7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Volleyball | |
| June 21st | 3:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Athletics |
| 3 a.m. – 4:30 a.m. 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. | Swimming | |
| 4:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Powerlifting | |
| 4:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. | Soccer | |
| 4:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Hockey | |
| 3 a.m. to 6 a.m. 7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Volleyball | |
| 3h00 – 6h00 | Rhythmic Gymnastics | |
| June 22 | 3:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. | Athletics |
| 3 a.m. – 4:30 a.m. 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. | Swimming | |
| 4:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. | Powerlifting | |
| 4:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | Basketball | |
| 4:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. | Soccer | |
| 3 a.m. to 6 a.m. 7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Volleyball | |
| June 23 | 3:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. | Athletics |
| 3:00 a.m. – 5:00 a.m. 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. | Swimming | |
| 4:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Powerlifting | |
| 7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Basketball | |
| 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Basketball (3×3) | |
| 1.45 p.m. – 3 p.m. | Basketball (Unified Sports 3×3) | |
| 3:30 a.m. – 5:30 a.m. 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. | futsal | |
| 7:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. | Handball | |
| 5:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. | Soccer | |
| 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Volleyball (beach) | |
| June 24 | 3:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Athletics |
| 3:00 a.m. – 5:00 a.m. 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. | Swimming | |
| 4:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Powerlifting | |
| 3 a.m. – 6 a.m. 6:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. 9:15 a.m. – 11 a.m. | Artistic Gymnastics | |
| 3:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. | Basketball | |
| 5:00 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. | Basketball (3×3) | |
| 3 a.m. – 6:15 a.m. 8 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. | futsal | |
| 4 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. | Handball | |
| 6:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. | Soccer | |
| 3:30 a.m. – 5:30 a.m. 8 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. | Volleyball (beach) | |
| June 25 | 3 a.m. – 5:15 a.m. | Athletics |
| 3h00 – 6h30 | Basketball (3×3) | |
| 4h00 – 5h30 | Artistic Gymnastics |