You can watch the Olympics on traditional TV channels, major streaming platforms, and some free national broadcasters, depending on your country and whether you have cable or not.

Main ways to watch (by country)

United States

In 2026, NBCUniversal holds the U.S. rights for the Winter Olympics.

  • NBC broadcast channel (over the air with an antenna in most cities).
  • Cable/satellite channels: NBC, USA Network, CNBC and other NBCU channels will show live events and replays.
  • Streaming with subscription:
    • Peacock (NBC’s streaming service) will be the primary digital home, with live events, replays and highlights.
* NBC Sports app, NBC app, and NBCOlympics.com if you sign in with a cable/streaming TV provider.

Example: If you have no cable, a simple setup is “broadband internet + Peacock subscription,” plus an indoor antenna if you want your local NBC station.

United Kingdom

The Olympics are typically on free-to-air public broadcasters.

  • BBC TV channels show live events and highlights.
  • BBC iPlayer offers free streaming of Olympic coverage after a quick account sign‑up and TV licence confirmation.

Canada

  • CBC Television usually carries the Games on TV.
  • CBC Gem streams events and coverage for free with an account.

Australia

  • Channel 9 and associated channels (like 9Go) generally hold rights.
  • 9Now streams coverage free with an account.

If you don’t have cable

Many people watch purely through streaming:

  • U.S.:
    • Peacock for wall‑to‑wall coverage.
* Live TV streaming bundles (Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, YouTube TV, etc.) that include NBC and cable sports channels can also work.
  • Other countries:
    • Use your national broadcaster’s free streaming app (BBC iPlayer, CBC Gem, 9Now, etc.).

Some viewers use VPNs to access foreign coverage (for example, BBC iPlayer or other national broadcasters), but you’re responsible for following local laws and platform terms of use.

Quick viewing tips

  • Check the official Olympic or broadcaster schedule pages (for example, NBCOlympics.com for U.S.) to see exact event times in your local time zone.
  • For big moments like the Opening Ceremony, look for live primetime coverage on NBC (U.S.) or your main national broadcaster’s flagship channel and app.

TL;DR: In the U.S., the simplest answer to “where can I watch the Olympics?” is: on NBC for traditional TV and on Peacock and NBCOlympics.com for streaming; in many other countries, your main public broadcaster’s channels and app will carry the Games.

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