You can watch the 2026 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony on NBC in the U.S. or stream it on Peacock, which has both the live event and replays.

Quick Scoop: Where to Watch

  • Live TV (U.S.) :
    • NBC will broadcast the Opening Ceremony live on Friday, February 6, 2026, in the afternoon (around 2–2:30 p.m. ET, late morning PT), with a primetime replay around 8 p.m. ET.
  • Streaming (U.S.) :
    • Peacock will stream the full Opening Ceremony live and on demand if you have a subscription.
* You can also log in with a TV provider to watch via NBCOlympics.com, NBC.com, the NBC app, or the NBC Sports app.

On forum threads, people often mention just grabbing a short Peacock subscription during the Games to watch the full ceremony in high quality, then cancelling afterward.

If You Missed It Live

  • NBC typically airs rebroadcasts in primetime on the same day, so you can catch a rerun that evening.
  • Peacock keeps the Opening Ceremony as a full replay you can watch later, though some users complain there are quite a lot of ads on the lower tiers.

Outside the U.S. (General Tips)

Exact options depend on your country, but forum users often suggest:

  • Checking your national broadcaster (for example, CBC in Canada, BBC in the UK, etc.), which may show the full ceremony or replays.
  • Using the broadcaster’s official streaming app or website (often free with local TV access).
  • As a last resort, some viewers use VPNs to access NBC/Peacock or another country’s official coverage, though availability and legality depend on local rules and terms of service.

TL;DR:
In most cases, your best bet is NBC on regular TV or Peacock for streaming in the U.S., with national broadcasters and their apps filling that role in other countries.

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