Invictus Games 2023: BBC Sport to stream all live coverage and ceremonies for first time

Invictus Games founder Prince Harry with his wife, the Duchess of Sussex

The BBC will for the first time stream all live coverage of the sporting events and ceremonies of this year’s Invictus Games, which take place in Dusseldorf, Germany.

This year’s games will be the first to take place in Germany, with the event taking place from 9 to 16 September. The competition gets underway on Sunday 10 September with live action from the Athletics, Powerlifting and Wheelchair Rugby competitions.

Dan McGolpin, director, BBC iPlayer & Channels, said: “We’re excited to bring The Invictus Games to the UK on BBC iPlayer and Red Button where we will be streaming all the live action straight from Dusseldorf. Our viewers will be able to follow a huge range of inspirational athletes as they compete in many thrilling events.”

Some 500 competitors from 21 nations will compete in ten disciplines, with ISB (International Sports Broadcasting Company) providing coverage of the action as host broadcaster.

Audiences can watch the Invictus Games Dusseldorf 2023 from 6pm on Saturday 9th September on BBC iPlayer and Red Button. For more interviews and action, audiences can watch The One Show from Monday 11th September on BBC One from 7pm, and can catch up on BBC iPlayer. There will be further coverage of the Games on Morning Live and BBC Radio 2.

For the BBC, coverage will begin on iPlayer and Red Button at 6pm on Saturday 9 September. Audiences will be able stream up to three events a day throughout the Games with coverage concluding on Saturday 16 September.

Early evening magazine show The One Show will also provide coverage with the latest news and interviews from Dusseldorf throughout the week. JJ Chalmers will be joined by special guests and explore the inspiring stories of recovery and rehabilitation from the athletes across the competition.

Audiences will also be able to stream the Closing Ceremony, from 7pm.

The Invictus Games is an international multi-sport event founded by Prince Harry, with the first event taking place in 2014 for wounded, injured and sick servicemen and women, both serving and veterans. The aim  is to give soldiers who are wounded, injured or ill in body and soul a greater awareness and recognition in society and to support their path in rehabilitation.