How to watch the Beijing 2022 opening ceremony

Less than six months after the pandemic-delayed Tokyo Olympic Games closed, Beijing 2022 is set to officially kick off Friday with the opening ceremony.

The ceremony is set to begin at 8 p.m. local time (7 a.m. ET), and there are many ways sports fans can catch the show despite the 13-hour time difference between Beijing and Central Canada.

Viewers can watch the show beginning at 6:30 a.m. ET via the live streams below, or on CBCSports.ca, the CBC Sports app and CBC Gem. Check your local listings for broadcast times in your area.

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