How to stream the 2026 Winter Olympics: Broadcast deals, and dates to know

Content

The 2026 Winter Olympics are almost here! This year is the fourth time Italy has hosted the Winter Games (last held in Turin in 2006). There will be many fan favorite sports and even a completely new one joining the list – snow boarding. Here’s hoping it sparks another dangerous season as the new 2024 Summer Olympics.

Things officially kick off with the Opening Ceremony at the San Siro Stadium on Feb. 6 (although a few events will start before then). If you don’t want to miss a minute of the action, we’ve rounded up all the essential information you need to know to watch it live, including which streaming service you’ll need and how to get a contract for it.

Let’s go, Team USA!

How to watch the 2026 Olympics with or without cable

No cable? No problem. You’ll be able to catch all the action with a Peacock Premium or Premium Plus subscription.

A Peacock subscription gives you access to NBC’s complete coverage of the Winter Olympics, including the Opening and Closing Ceremonies, as well as live streaming of every single game, competition, and medal ceremony. You’ll also get access to live Olympics channels, replays, highlights, documentaries, and non-stop commentary. Basically, the Peacock is your one-stop shop for all things Olympic.

If you are watching the Olympic Games in the US, remember that Eastern time is six hours behind Milan and Cortina. Some broadcasts will be delayed until the original time, depending on the time zone. If you have cable, you’ll be able to watch live contests throughout the day, as well as enhanced late-night shows on NBC. USA Network and CNBC will also broadcast coverage of the Olympics.

A Peacock Premium subscription costs $10.99 per month with ads or $16.99 per month without ads. There are also a few ways to save money on subscriptions, so keep scrolling for the latest Peacock streaming deals.

When and where are the 2026 Winter Olympics?

The 2026 Winter Olympics will be held in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy from Feb. 6 to 22.

Here are some of the big dates to mark on your calendar:

• February 6: Opening ceremony

• February 7: First gold medal events

• February 8: Gold medal, women’s Alpine skiing downhill

• February 13: Gold medal, men’s figure skating

• February 18: Gold medal, women’s Alpine skiing slalom

• February 19: Gold medal, women’s figure skating. Gold medal game, women’s ice hockey. First gold medals in ice climbing.

• February 22: Gold medal game, men’s ice hockey. Closing ceremony.

What sports are in the Winter Olympics?

Nearly 3,000 athletes will be competing in 16 different sports at the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. Categories range from skiing and snowboarding to skating and hockey. Below is the full list — for more information on each sport, go to the official Olympics website.

The best deals on streaming Peacock

Peacock’s best deal: Save 17% on an annual subscription

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: The best Peacock deal on any given day is the annual subscription plan. It costs $109.99 (with ads) or $169.99 (without ads) upfront, as opposed to $131.88 or $203.88 if you choose the monthly plan. That ends up getting you about two months free – a savings of $21.89 on the Premium plan or $33.89 on the Premium Plus plan.

Peacock’s best deal for Xfinity customers: Free Peacock Premium for qualifying accounts

If you’re an Xfinity customer, we highly recommend checking the eligibility information below before signing up for Peacock — you may be able to get a free subscription.

Here’s a breakdown of who qualifies for free Peacock through Xfinity (check out Xfinity.com for more details):

• Xfinity Internet customers who are Diamond or Platinum Xfinity Rewards members can get Peacock Premium for free by redeeming their reward. Log in to xfinity.com/rewards and select a peacock as a reward. Then, wait for your email (it may take a few hours) with instructions to open the offer.

• NOW TV customers can get Peacock Premium as part of their service.

• New customers with Xfinity Internet and X1 TV Box, Flex streaming TV Box, or Xumo Stream Box from Xfinity can get Peacock Premium free for six months.

Peacock’s best deal for students and young adults: Save $5/month for one year

Students and young adults can take $5 a month off a year-round Peacock Premium subscription. Just verify your student status with SheerID and get a unique promo code to drop the price to just $5.99 instead of $10.99. After the end of the promo year, you will be charged the full price again unless you cancel.

Best for first responders, medical professionals, military, and teachers: Save $4/month

First responders, medical professionals, military personnel, and teachers can all secure a Peacock Premium subscription (with ads) for the discounted price of $6.99 per month. Just verify your technical status with SheerID to get a unique promo code.

Those who continue to meet the verification criteria can renew their subscription at a discounted rate each year — although you may have to go through the verification process each time and get a new promo code. Prices can also change from year to year.

Best for Instacart users: free Peacock Premium for Instacart+ subscribers

In addition to free grocery delivery, low fees, and credit back on eligible pickup orders, an Instacart+ membership ($99.99 per year) now unlocks a free subscription to Peacock Premium ($109.99 per year). If you’re new to Instacart+, you’ll even get a free two-week trial to get things started. Make sure you cancel before you are charged the full price.

Best for Walmart shoppers: free Peacock Premium for Walmart+ members

Walmart+ members can now choose Peacock Premium (or Paramount+) as a free benefit with their membership. A $98 subscription also gives you access to free shipping on Walmart.com (with no minimum order value), gas discounts, the Scan & Go checkout tool, and early access to deals during Walmart’s biggest shopping events. Since Peacock Premium is priced at $109.99, Walmart+ is already a better deal than paying for peacock alone. Also, you will get many other benefits.

Watch the Olympics in theaters

NBC brings the 2026 Winter Olympics to the big screen, so you and your friends can watch the world’s greatest athletes go for the gold choose theaters. The Opening and Closing Ceremonies, along with NBC’s live broadcast at noon, will be available for live viewing in theaters across the country. Check out AMC Theaters or Fandango for tickets.