The 2026 Winter Olympics, officially called the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games, are taking place in Italy from February 6 to February 22, 2026. These Olympics bring together top athletes from around the world to compete in sports like skiing, ice hockey, figure skating, bobsleigh, snowboarding, and more.
If you want to watch the games live or online, there are a few main options depending on where you live and what devices you have.
The main broadcaster in the United States is NBC. NBC will show live coverage of events on its TV channels throughout the Olympics.
For online streaming, the best choice in the U.S. is Peacock. With a Peacock subscription (such as Peacock Premium), you can watch nearly every event live and on demand. Peacock also offers replays, highlights, and other Olympics content.
You can stream the Olympics matches and ceremonies on many devices, including smartphones, tablets, smart TVs, computers, and streaming sticks (like Roku or Chromecast). Apps like the NBC Sports app and the Peacock app let you watch on mobile or TV screens.
In some countries outside the U.S., local broadcasters may have rights to show the Winter Olympics live. For example, in the United Kingdom, the BBC and discovery+ often show Olympic events on TV and online.
If official broadcasters have not been announced yet where you live, you can sometimes watch Olympic events on the official Olympics website and apps, which often have free streams of events in countries without local broadcast rights.
In short, the 2026 Winter Olympics can be watched on TV and online:
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TV channels like NBC (in the U.S.) or local broadcasters in your country.
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Streaming services like Peacock for live and on-demand action.
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Official Olympics digital platforms where available.
No matter where you are, checking local TV schedules and official Olympic streaming options early can help you watch your favorite sports and athletes during the Games.