You can watch the 2026 Winter Olympics in Australia on Channel 9 (free-to- air), 9Now, and Stan Sport, with 9Now and Nine carrying the free coverage and Stan Sport offering the most comprehensive streams.

Where to watch in Australia

  • Free-to-air TV
    • Channel 9 and its HD/multi-channels (like 9HD, 9Gem) will show live coverage focused on the biggest events and Aussie athletes.
  • Free streaming
    • 9Now will live-stream Nine’s Olympic coverage and provide on-demand highlights at no extra cost once you create a free account.
  • Paid streaming (most complete)
    • Stan Sport will carry every sport, every feed and every medal event, with multiple dedicated channels and full replays, and will also simulcast Nine’s coverage.

Key viewing details for Aussies

  • The Milano–Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics run in Italy from 6–22 February 2026, with coverage in Australia starting from preview shows on 4 February and the Opening Ceremony on 7 February AEDT.
  • Nine is the exclusive Australian broadcaster, so all official TV and streaming options in Australia run through Channel 9, 9Now, and Stan Sport.

If you’re traveling outside Australia

Many Aussie viewers overseas use a VPN to access their usual home streaming (like 9Now or Stan Sport), similar to how fans in other countries connect back to services such as CBC Gem or BBC iPlayer when abroad. Make sure you still follow local laws and each platform’s terms of use when doing this.

TL;DR: For “where to watch Winter Olympics Australia,” your main options are Channel 9 on TV for free, 9Now for free streaming and catch-up, and Stan Sport if you want deep, wall-to-wall coverage of every event.

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