Ultimate Guide to Streaming the 2026 Winter Olympics
The 2026 Winter Olympics are racing closer like a bobsled, and we’re here to make it simple. The easiest solution? Just sign up for Peacock and you’ll be able to watch everything there.
Peacock will stream every sport and event, including all 116 medal events across 16 sports.
If you don’t want Peacock, there are other options, but it’s a bit more complicated. Follow along and we’ll walk you through.
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When Are the 2026 Olympics?
The Opening Ceremony is Friday, Feb. 6 from 2-5 p.m. ET.
But the action actually begins two day earlier on Wednesday, Feb. 4. The first event is Alpine Skiing – Men’s Downhill: Training, which starts at 5:30 a.m. ET.
The Closing Ceremony is Sunday, Feb. 22 from 2:30 p.m.-5 p.m.
What Channels and Streamers Carry the Olympics?
Again, Peacock is the one-stop answer for every Olympic broadcast, but there are other options.
Olympic events will air on 3 traditional channels.
- NBC
- USA Network
- CNBC
Those channels are available on DIRECTV ($69.99+), Hulu + Live TV ($89.99), YouTube TV ($82.99), and Sling TV ($56.99).
Note: Sling TV only carries NBC in Boston, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Hartford/New Haven, Los Angeles, Miami/Fort Lauderdale, New York, Philadelphia, San Diego, San Francisco/Oakland/San Jose, and Washington, D.C.
Remember that an antenna is a great one-time purchase that gives you free access to NBC and several important channels forever. That wouldn’t help you watch any USA or CNBC events, however.
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Use this great indoor antenna to pick up free HD and digital signals with a 35-mile range. Watch ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, PBS, and more for free forever!
Can You Watch the Olympics for Free?
You can watch all of the Olympics for free simply by activating free trials of each streaming service.
Peacock offers 7 days free only if you activate it through Prime Video.
DIRECTV has a 5-day free trial.
Hulu + Live TV is free for 3 days.
YouTube TV is currently offering a 10-day free trial.
What Is the Cheapest Option to Watch the Olympics?
If you don’t want to bother with hopping free trials, Peacock is your least expensive option. Olympic coverage is available on Peacock Premium ($10.99) or Peacock Premium Plus ($16.99).
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When Can You See Each Olympic Event?
The platforms and events may change around a bit. Your best bet is to keep checking the official NBC Olympics Schedule page. Every key moment will replay in primetime on NBC. We do know the times and channels for some popular live events, however:
Saturday, Feb. 7
Snowboarding – Men’s Big Air Final (LIVE) – USA Network, 1:30 p.m.-2:40 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 9
Snowboarding – Women’s Big Air Final (LIVE) – NBC, 1:30 p.m.-2:40 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 10
Figure Skating – Men’s Short Program (LIVE) – NBC, 1:45 p.m.-4:45 p.m.
Figure Skating – Men’s Short Program (LIVE) – USA Network, 12:30 p.m.-2 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 11
Freestyle Skiing – Women’s Moguls Final (LIVE) – USA Network, 8:15 a.m.-9:15 a.m.
Thursday, Feb. 12
Freestyle Skiing – Men’s Moguls Final (LIVE) – USA Network, 6:45 a.m.-7:15 a.m.
Snowboarding – Men’s Snowboard Cross Final (LIVE) – USA Network, 8:35 a.m.-9:10 a.m.
Snowboarding – Women’s Halfpipe Final (LIVE) – NBC, 1:30 p.m.-2:55 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 13
Snowboarding – Men’s Halfpipe Final (LIVE) – NBC, 1:30 p.m.-2:55 p.m.
Snowboarding – Women’s Snowboard Cross Final (LIVE) – USA Network, 8:30 a.m.-8:55 a.m.
Figure Skating – Men’s Free Skate (LIVE) – NBC, 3:05 p.m.-5 p.m.
Figure Skating – Men’s Free Skate (LIVE) – USA Network, 1 p.m.-2:50 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 15
Figure Skating – Pairs’ Short Program (LIVE) – USA Network, 1:45 p.m.-3 p.m.
Figure Skating – Pairs’ Short Program (LIVE) – NBC, 3 p.m.-4:55 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 16
Short Track – Women’s 1000m Final (LIVE) – USA Network, 6:35 a.m.-6:55 a.m.
Freestyle Skiing – Women’s Big Air Final (LIVE) – NBC, 1:30 p.m.-2:40 p.m.
Figure Skating – Pairs’ Free Skate (LIVE) – USA Network, 2 p.m.-4:15 p.m.
Figure Skating – Pairs’ Free Skate (LIVE) – NBC, 3:55 p.m.-4:55 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 17
Snowboarding – Women’s Slopestyle Final (LIVE) – USA Network, 7 a.m.-8:20 a.m.
Freestyle Skiing – Men’s Big Air Final (LIVE) – NBC, 1:30 p.m.-2:40 p.m.
Figure Skating – Women’s Short Program (LIVE) – USA Network, 12:45 p.m.-3 p.m.
Figure Skating – Women’s Short Program (LIVE) – NBC, 2:40 p.m.- 5 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 18
Freestyle Skiing – Women’s Aerials Final (LIVE) – USA Network, 5:30 a.m.-6:45 a.m.
Snowboarding – Men’s Slopestyle Final (LIVE) – USA Network, 6:45 a.m.-7:55 a.m.
Thursday, Feb. 19
Freestyle Skiing – Men’s Aerials Final (LIVE) – USA Network, 5:30 a.m.-6:45 a.m.
Figure Skating – Women’s Free Skate (LIVE) – NBC, 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
Women’s Hockey – Final (LIVE) – USA Network, 1:10 p.m.-4 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 20
Freestyle Skiing – Women’s Ski Cross Final (LIVE) – USA Network, 6 a.m.-7:20 a.m.
Freestyle Skiing – Men’s Halfpipe Final (LIVE) – NBC, 1:30 p.m.-2:55 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 21
Freestyle Skiing – Women’s Halfpipe Final (LIVE) – NBC, 1:30 p.m.-2:55 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 22
Men’s Hockey – Final (LIVE) – NBC, 8:10 a.m.-11 a.m.
What Special Features Will Be Available on the Peacock App?
Multiview
Choose from a curated Discovery Multiview or do it yourself with Traditional Multiview.
Rinkside Live
Use the Peacock phone app and you’ll get a special vertical view, right from the ice.
On TV, tablet, or laptop, you’ll see all camera angles simultaneously.
Gold Zone
This amazing feature made its debut at the 2024 Olympics. Think of it as NFL RedZone for the Olympics. You’ll get live whip-around coverage of all the drama, so you’ll see all the best moments right as they happen. Hosts Scott Hanson, Andrew Siciliano, Matt Iseman, and Jac Collinsworth will handle Gold Zone highlights.
Gold Zone is available 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET from Feb. 7-17.
Tip: Don’t want to pay for Peacock but still want Gold Zone? Just download the NBC Sports app and log in with credentials from a live TV provider that carries NBC: DIRECTV, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, or Sling TV. Since the first 3 offer a combined 18 days of free trials, that would cover the entire Games.
Prediction Games
Think you know what will happen next? Peacock’s app will offer prediction games for the events in progress. You can also play trivia on Jan. 24, Feb, 5, Feb, 14, and Feb, 23.
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