For the current and upcoming Games, Olympic streaming is split by country and by event, but there are some clear go‑to platforms.

Main answer (2026 Winter Olympics – Milan–Cortina)

In early 2026, the Milan–Cortina Winter Olympics are being carried on major broadcasters plus their streaming apps, with one big paid streaming hub in the US and several free options in other countries.

United States

  • Primary streamer: Peacock , which has the most comprehensive live and on‑demand coverage of the Winter Games.
  • TV channels you can stream through live‑TV services or cable apps: NBC, USA Network, CNBC (and other NBCUniversal channels carrying events).
  • Apps and sites (with TV provider login): NBCOlympics.com, NBC.com, NBC Sports app, NBC app , and other NBCU apps stream thousands of hours of live events and replays.
  • Live‑TV streamers that carry NBC/USA/CNBC include options like Hulu + Live TV and similar services, which then give you access to the Olympic broadcasts.

A typical US setup is: subscribe to Peacock for full dedicated Olympic coverage, then use a live‑TV bundle (or traditional cable login) if you want the linear NBC/USA/CNBC feeds too.

United Kingdom

  • Free streams: BBC iPlayer and BBC channels carry extensive live coverage and highlights of the Winter Games.

Canada

  • Free streams: CBC Gem (CBC’s streaming platform) offers live and on‑demand Olympic coverage.

Australia

  • Free streams: 9Now (Nine Network’s streaming service) shows live events and highlights.

Ireland

  • Streams: RTÉ Player alongside RTÉ’s TV coverage.

Other countries (examples)

Many national public broadcasters (and their free apps) hold rights, for example: ORF (Austria), France TV (France), RAI (Italy), ZDF (Germany), Yle (Finland), NOS (Netherlands), NRK (Norway), RTVE (Spain), SRF/RTS (Switzerland) , each with their own streaming platforms.

If you are traveling, a common suggestion in tech guides is to use a VPN to keep watching your home country’s free Olympic stream, but that depends on local laws and each service’s terms of use.

Quick forum‑style take

“If you’re in the US, just get Peacock and you’re basically set for the Winter Olympics. Outside the US, check your national broadcaster – BBC iPlayer in the UK, CBC Gem in Canada, 9Now in Australia, RTÉ Player in Ireland, etc. Most of these are free with a local connection.”

How to find the right stream for you

  1. Check your country on the official Olympics “where to watch” page, which lists broadcast partners by territory.
  1. In the US, decide whether you want just Peacock or also a live‑TV package that streams NBC/USA/CNBC.
  1. Install the relevant broadcaster app (BBC iPlayer, CBC Gem, 9Now, RTÉ Player, etc.) and look for the dedicated Olympics section.

Note on Paris 2024 replays

For the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, replays and archives are primarily on Peacock in the US and on the same national broadcaster apps (BBC iPlayer, CBC Gem, etc.) that carried the Games live, often in an “Olympics” or “Paris 2024” section.

TL;DR:
Search “where to watch [Olympics] live” plus your country, but in 2026:

  • US → Peacock (+ NBC/USA/CNBC streams)
  • UK → BBC iPlayer
  • Canada → CBC Gem
  • Australia → 9Now
  • Ireland → RTÉ Player
  • Others → your national public broadcaster’s streaming app listed on Olympics.com.

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