what channel olympics 2026

For the 2026 Winter Olympics (Milano–Cortina), U.S. viewers will be able to watch primarily on NBC’s channels and Peacock, with additional coverage on USA Network and CNBC.

Main channels and platforms

• NBC will be the main broadcast network, carrying daily live daytime coverage plus primetime shows with major events and highlights.

• USA Network will show a large volume of live events and serve as a 24/7 home for many competitions.

• CNBC will air additional Olympic events, especially on weekends and in evening slots after business programming.

Streaming options

• Peacock will stream every event live, including all 116 medal competitions, plus replays and NBC’s full linear coverage.

• NBCOlympics.com, NBC.com, the NBC app, and the NBC Sports app will also stream events when you sign in with a TV provider.

Quick checks by country

The exact channel depends on where you live, but the official Olympics site lists media rights holders by country so you can see which broadcaster/streaming service has your local rights.

For most people in the U.S., the simplest answer to “what channel Olympics 2026?” is: NBC on TV, and Peacock for streaming.

TL;DR:

• TV (U.S.): NBC, USA Network, CNBC.

• Streaming (U.S.): Peacock, NBCOlympics.com, NBC.com, NBC app, NBC Sports app.

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