You can stream the Olympics on different platforms depending on where you live, and for 2026 (Milan–Cortina Winter Games) there are clear main options in each region.

Where to Stream the Olympics (2026)

Main Streaming Platforms by Country

United States

  • Peacock (primary hub)
    • Streams extensive live and on‑demand coverage of the Winter Olympics, including many events not on traditional TV.
* Accessible via the Peacock app on phones, tablets, smart TVs, and browsers at PeacockTV.com.
  • NBC / NBCOlympics.com
    • NBC will lead coverage of the 2026 Winter Olympics, with thousands of hours across NBC’s digital platforms.
* You can stream via:
  * NBCOlympics.com and NBC.com (browser).
  * NBC Sports app and NBC app (mobile, tablets, connected TVs).
  • Live TV streaming services that carry NBC, USA, CNBC
    • Examples: YouTube TV (often offers trials), Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV Stream.
* These services give you the same channels that show Olympic coverage on cable.

Quick example: A U.S. viewer could watch figure skating live on Peacock, flip to NBC on a live TV service for primetime highlights, and rewatch events on-demand in Peacock later.

United Kingdom

  • BBC & BBC iPlayer
    • Free live and on‑demand streaming of the Winter Olympics via BBC iPlayer.
* Available on smart TVs, phones, tablets, game consoles, and web browsers.

Canada

  • CBC & CBC Gem
    • CBC Gem will stream the Winter Olympics with live and catch‑up coverage.
* Free to watch online in Canada (account/region may be required).

Australia

  • 9Now
    • Nine Network’s streaming service 9Now will host free streams of major events and highlights.

Ireland

  • RTÉ Player
    • RTÉ and RTÉ Player will carry coverage and live streams, free in Ireland.

Other Notable Broadcasters (Europe & Beyond)

Many countries have their own free or public‑broadcaster streams.

  • Austria: ORF.
  • Belgium: RTBF (French), VRT (Flemish).
  • Denmark: DR.
  • France: France TV.
  • Italy: RAI.
  • Finland: Yle.
  • Germany: ZDF and other public channels.
  • Iceland: RÚV.
  • Netherlands: NOS.
  • Norway: NRK.
  • Poland: TVP.
  • Spain: RTVE.
  • Mexico: Canal Nu9ve.
  • Switzerland: SRF/RTS channels.

Free vs Paid Streaming

Free Options (Region‑Locked)

  • Free public broadcaster apps/sites:
    • BBC iPlayer (UK), CBC Gem (Canada), 9Now (Australia), RTÉ Player (Ireland), and the European public broadcasters listed above.
  • These usually:
    • Require you to be physically in the country (IP‑based region check).
    • Offer live streams plus replays and highlights.

Paid Options

  • Peacock (US)
    • Subscription needed; carries comprehensive coverage, replays, and event‑specific feeds.
  • Live TV streaming bundles
    • YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, DirecTV Stream, etc., which include NBC, USA, and CNBC.

If You’re Traveling or Abroad

  • Many guides suggest using a VPN so you can still access your home country’s Olympics stream from abroad (for example, watching BBC iPlayer from outside the UK or CBC Gem from outside Canada).
  • Legality and terms depend on local laws and each platform’s policies, so it’s wise to check the service’s terms of use.

Mini Forum‑Style Takeaways

“Peacock should cover everything!” – common sentiment in U.S. sports communities for recent Olympics.

Some fans prefer foreign coverage (like BBC) because they find it less chatty or more focused on full events.

Common fan strategies:

  1. Use your local free public broadcaster app if you have it (BBC, CBC, 9Now, etc.).
  1. In the U.S., grab Peacock for wall‑to‑wall coverage plus a live TV streaming bundle if you want the classic NBC primetime shows.
  1. If you’re traveling, consider whether a VPN aligns with your local laws and the service’s terms before trying to access your usual streams.

Simple HTML Table: Where to Stream the Olympics

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<table>
  <thead>
    <tr>
      <th>Region/Country</th>
      <th>Main Streaming Platform(s)</th>
      <th>Free or Paid</th>
    </tr>
  </thead>
  <tbody>
    <tr>
      <td>United States</td>
      <td>Peacock; NBCOlympics.com; NBC app; NBC Sports app; live TV streamers (YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling, DirecTV Stream)</td>
      <td>Peacock is paid; some live TV services offer trials</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>United Kingdom</td>
      <td>BBC iPlayer</td>
      <td>Free (license rules apply)</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Canada</td>
      <td>CBC Gem</td>
      <td>Free (region‑locked)</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Australia</td>
      <td>9Now</td>
      <td>Free (region‑locked)</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Ireland</td>
      <td>RTÉ Player</td>
      <td>Free (region‑locked)</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Many European countries</td>
      <td>Public broadcaster platforms (ORF, RTBF, VRT, DR, France TV, RAI, Yle, ZDF, RÚV, NOS, NRK, TVP, RTVE, etc.)</td>
      <td>Mainly free (region‑locked)</td>
    </tr>
  </tbody>
</table>

TL;DR:

  • U.S.: Peacock + NBC apps/sites + live TV streaming bundles.
  • UK: BBC iPlayer.
  • Canada: CBC Gem.
  • Australia: 9Now.
  • Elsewhere: Your country’s public broadcaster streaming app (often free but region‑locked).

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.