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Olympics Closing Ceremony Live Stream 2016: How to Catch the Action from Rio

But every great event deserves a great party to see it off, and the 2016 Games are no exception. Below, we'll break down the time of the closing ceremony, how to watch it and preview the close of this summer's Olympics.

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The closing ceremony will usher out the Rio Games, but it will usher in a brand-new venture: the Olympic Channel.

The new channel will broadcast content based on Olympic events like track and field and swimming, to name two. The idea is to keep fans interested in those events year-round, not just every four years.