The largest inclusive sporting event in the world has returned with the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 taking place at Brandenburg Gate.
Over 7,000 athletes from 180 global delegations will gather to compete in 26 sports from June 17 to June 25. With over 220 hours of competition coverage, fans will not miss any of the action during the World Games.
ESPN’s family of networks will broadcast the event with a 3-hout telecast for the World Games Opening Ceremony kicking things off. 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 Good Morning America‘s Robin Robers will be the Master of the Ceremony.
“It’s an absolute privilege for all of us at ESPN and The Walt Disney Company to tell the stories of inclusion, unity, and teamwork by athletes with intellectual disabilities competing from around the world at Special Olympics World Games 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 how to watch the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 without cable, below.
How to Watch the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 Live Without Cable
ESPN3, ESPN+, and ABC will be the home of the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 and cord cutters can stream each game live on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, and other compatible devices with a subscription to live TV streaming service.
DIRECTV STREAM, Fubo, Vidgo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, and YouTube TV will carry all of the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 events that air live on ABC and ESPN3. You may have to use your login credentials to stream ESPN3 on the WatchESPN app if your service doesn’t carry the channel in its channel lineup.
If you’re looking to save money, you can watch the events that air on ABC for free by 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 Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 live for only $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 30s, and much more.
Watch the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 Live on DIRECTV STREAM
Watch all of the games in Berlin with DIRECTV STREAM. The Entertainment package includes ESPN3, ABC, and over 75 channels, so viewers can watch the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 and more for only $74.99 per month. There are no contracts, no hidden fees, and a subscription includes unlimited cloud DVR storage.
New subscribers can take advantage of a 5-day free trial before subscribing.
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 the Pro plan from Fubo. The plan includes ESPN3, and ABC, so you can watch the athletes compete and over 140 channels for only $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 free one-week trial.
Watch the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 Live on Sling TV
One of the most affordable ways to watch the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 on ESPN3 and ABC (in select markets) is with Sling Orange. At 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 record the biggest moments of the event.
For a limited time, new subscribers can get half off of their first month.
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 the Special Olympics on ESPN+ for no additional charge. Record your favorite shows and sporting events, including the this year’s World Games for up to 9 months with unlimited DVR storage.
Watch the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 Live on Vidgo
Catch the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 on ABC and ESPN3 with the Plus plan from Vidgo. For $69.99 per month, you can stream over 110+ live channels, on-demand, and record the games with DVR.
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 only $72.99 per month. The service includes unlimited DVR which will allow you to rewatch each minute of the athletes competing for gold, and the ability to share 6 accounts per household.
Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 Schedule
| Date | Time (ET) | Event | Channel/Stream |
| June 17 | 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. | Special Olympics World Games Opening Ceremony | ABC / ESPN3 / ESPN+ |
| July 2 | 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. | Best Of Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 | ABC / ESPN3 / ESPN+ |
ESPN+ and ESPN3 will stream the following events:
| Date | Time (ET) | Event |
| June 18 | 6 a.m. – Noon | Rhythmic Gymnastics |
| June 19 | 3 a.m. – 8 a.m. | Rhythmic Gymnastics |
| 3 a.m. – 4 a.m. | Athletics (Track & Field) | |
| 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. | Powerlifting | |
| 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. | Hockey | |
| June 20 | 3 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. | Athletics |
| 3 a.m. – 5:30 a.m.7:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | Swimming | |
| 4 a.m. – 7 a.m.8 a.m. – 11 a.m. | Powerlifting | |
| 4 a.m. – 7 a.m.8 a.m. – 11 a.m. | Hockey | |
| 3 a.m. – Noon | Rhythmic Gymnastics | |
| 3 a.m. -6 a.m.7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Volleyball | |
| June 21 | 3 a.m. – 11 a.m. | Athletics |
| 3 a.m. – 4:30 a.m.7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. | Swimming | |
| 4 a.m. – 7 a.m.8 a.m. – 11 a.m. | Powerlifting | |
| 4 a.m. – 7 a.m.8 a.m. – 10 a.m. | Soccer | |
| 4 a.m. – 7 a.m.8 a.m. – 11 a.m. | Hockey | |
| 3 a.m. -6 a.m.7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Volleyball | |
| 3 a.m. – 6 a.m. | Rhythmic Gymnastics | |
| June 22 | 3 a.m. – 11:15 a.m | Athletics |
| 3 a.m. – 4:30 a.m.7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. | Swimming | |
| 4 a.m. – 7 a.m. | Powerlifting | |
| 4 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | Basketball | |
| 4 a.m. – 7 a.m.8 a.m. – 10 a.m. | Soccer | |
| 3 a.m. -6 a.m.7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Volleyball | |
| June 23 | 3 a.m. – 10 a.m. | Athletics |
| 3 a.m. – 5 a.m.7:30 a.m. – 9 a.m. | Swimming | |
| 4 a.m. – 7 a.m.8 a.m. – 11 a.m. | Powerlifting | |
| 7 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Basketball | |
| 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Basketball (3×3) | |
| 1:45 p.m. – 3 p.m. | Basketball (3×3 Unified Sports) | |
| 3:30 a.m. – 5:30 a.m.8 a.m. – 11 a.m. | Futsal | |
| 7 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. | Handball | |
| 5 a.m. – 7 a.m. | Soccer | |
| 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Volleyball (Beach) | |
| June 24 | 3 a.m. – 11 a.m. | Athletics |
| 3 a.m. – 5 a.m.7:30 a.m. – 9 a.m. | Swimming | |
| 4 a.m. – 7 a.m.8 a.m. – 11 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 a.m. – 9 a.m. | Basketball | |
| 5 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 a.m. – 9 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 |
| 3 a.m. – 6:30 a.m. | Basketball (3×3) | |
| 4 a.m. – 5:30 a.m. | Artistic Gymnastics |