When is the Winter Olympics 2022 Opening Ceremony? UK start time, TV channel, live stream FREE
THE Winter Olympics in Beijing are HERE!
And expect an Oscar-directed masterpiece as the spectacular opening ceremony kicks us off in China's capital. Here's how to follow all of the big show...
Technically, the Games started on Wednesday with the mixed doubles in the curling underway.
But the true start of the Winter Olympics will begin with the Opening Ceremony, directed by Oscar-nominated cinematographer Zhang Yimou.
When is the Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony?
The Winter Olympics opening ceremony is on Friday, February 4 at noon UK time - this is 8pm in Beijing.
The Winter Games then take place up until Sunday, February 20.
Beijing is eight hours ahead of the UK, meaning events will be taking place across the night UK time until around 1pm in the day.
What TV channel and live stream is Winter Olympics on?
In the same fashion as the Summer Olympics in Tokyo, the Winter Games will be broadcast on both BBC and Eurosport in the UK.
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While the will broadcast more than 300 hours of live coverage across BBC One and BBC Two with Hazel Irvine, Jeanette Kwakye, Ayo Akinwolere and JJ Chalmers hosting.
For the opening ceremony, BBC One begin their coverage at 11.30am.
Barbara Slater, Director of BBC Sport said: "We are delighted to bring audiences the very best action and medal moments from Beijing.
"Our expert line-up of international Winter sport stars combined with our round the clock coverage will ensure that the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games take pride of place in an already mouth-watering sporting year."
