where to watch olympics 2026
You’ll be able to watch the 2026 Winter Olympics (Milan–Cortina) on major national broadcasters in each country plus their streaming platforms, with NBC/Peacock as the main home in the US.
Main ways to watch (by country)
United States
- TV channels : NBC, USA Network, CNBC will show daily live coverage and replays.
- Streaming (paid) :
- Peacock – streams every event live plus replays and highlight shows.
* NBC digital platforms: NBCOlympics.com, NBC.com, NBC Sports app, NBC app (with TV provider login).
- Opening Ceremony : Live on NBC and Peacock from Milan on Feb 6, 2026, with primetime coverage that evening.
UK, Canada, Australia & more
- UK : Free coverage and live streams on BBC and BBC iPlayer.
- Canada : Free streaming on CBC Gem plus TV on CBC and its sports channels.
- Australia : Free streams on 9Now and TV via the Nine Network.
- Other Europe (example: UK/Europe guide) : Rights are shared across public broadcasters and Discovery/Eurosport/Max in some territories; many viewers use BBC, Eurosport, or Discovery+ depending on country.
Quick reference table
| Country/Region | TV channels | Main streaming platform(s) |
|---|---|---|
| USA | NBC, USA Network, CNBC | Peacock; NBCOlympics.com; NBC Sports & NBC apps |
| UK | BBC TV | BBC iPlayer (free) |
| Canada | CBC & partners | CBC Gem (free) |
| Australia | Nine Network | 9Now (free) |
Extra tips & “latest news” flavor
- The Games run February 6–22, 2026 in northern Italy (Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo).
- In the US, Peacock is positioning itself as the one-stop shop where you can watch every medal event live, while NBC and cable channels carry the biggest primetime moments.
- Many tech and streaming guides in early 2026 highlight VPNs plus free national streams (BBC iPlayer, CBC Gem, 9Now) as a trending way for travelers and expats to keep up with the Games.
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