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where to watch the opening ceremony

You can watch the 2026 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony live or on replay through NBC on TV and Peacock for streaming in the US.

Quick Scoop: Where to watch the opening ceremony

1. Live in the US

  • TV (cable / antenna): NBC will air the Opening Ceremony live, plus a primetime replay that same evening.
  • Streaming (subscription): Peacock will stream the full Opening Ceremony live and carry replays; coverage starts at 2 p.m. ET on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026 , with a primetime encore around 8 p.m. ET.

If you like to jump in mid‑show or rewind, Peacock’s on‑demand version lets you start from the beginning, but expect ad breaks unless you’re on a higher tier.

2. Typical options by situation

  • Have cable/satellite:
    • Tune to NBC for the live afternoon broadcast and the primetime encore.
  • No cable, want streaming only:
    • Subscribe to Peacock and search for “Opening Ceremony – 2026 Winter Olympics.”
  • Missed it live, want reruns:
    • Check Peacock’s Olympics section for the full replay; users report you can scrub through, but there are plenty of ads on the standard plan.

3. Time and basic schedule

  • Date: Friday, February 6, 2026.
  • Live start time: About 2 p.m. ET (11 a.m. PT), with a short pre‑show starting around 1:40 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.
  • Primetime replay: Around 8 p.m. ET/PT on NBC and on Peacock as a rebroadcast.
  • Expected length: Roughly three hours.

4. Example viewing plan

  1. If you’re free in the afternoon, put on NBC at 2 p.m. ET for the live pageantry from San Siro Stadium in Milan.
  1. If you’re at work, set Peacock to record or plan to stream the replay that night.
  1. If you’re only free late, just watch the primetime encore on NBC or stream it on Peacock while you catch up on earlier events.

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