Invictus Games 2018: What time do they start? TV channel, live stream and social media

Here's everything you need to know about how to watch them on TV and online.

When are the Invictus Games 2018?

The Invictus Games 2018 started on October 20 and continue all week until October 27.

This year the Games are being held in Sydney, Australia.

The sports represented are archery, athletics, indoor rowing, Jaguar Landrover Driving Challenge, powerlifting, road cycling, sailing, sitting volleyball, swimming, wheelchair basketball, rugby and tennis.

Eighteen countries are taking part in the competition including the UK, New Zealand, Poland, Canada and Afghanistan.

What TV channel are the Invictus Games 2018 on?

The Invictus Games will be broadcast live on BBC One.

The programmes will be presented by Alex Jones and JJ Chalmers.

Here's the schedule for the BBC One programmes…

  • Friday, Oct 19: Preview show – 7.30pm
  • Saturday, Oct 20: Opening ceremony highlights – 5.25pm
  • Sunday, Oct 21: Day 1 – highlights from road rycling – 4.3opm
  • Monday, Oct 22: Day 2 – Liz Johnson reports on sailing from Sydney harbour – 7.30pm
  • Tuesday, Oct 23: Day 3 – sitting volleyball medals – 7pm
  • Wednesday, Oct 24: Day 4 – swimming finals with guest presenter Ian Thorpe – 7.30pm
  • Thursday, Oct 25: Day 5 – athletics, wheelchair rugby, swimming and powerlifting – 8pm
  • Friday, Oct 26: Day 6 – highlights from the athletics – 7.30pm
  • Saturday, Oct 27: Day 7 – highlights from the final day – 1.15pm
  • Saturday, Oct 27: Closing ceremony highlights – 5.30pm

Can I watch the Invictus Games online with a live stream?

The Invictus Games will be available to watch live online.

To access the live stream follow the ABC TV + iview YouTube Channel on YouTube.

ABC will also post rolling coverage on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Can I follow the Invictus Games on social media?

It's also possible to follow the Invictus Games on social media…

Facebook: @InvictusSydney

Instagram: @invictusgames2018

Twitter: @InvictusSydney

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