The wait is finally over — the 2026 Winter Olympics have arrived, bringing the world’s best athletes to the historic cities of Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy. After an action-packed opening ceremony that showcased Italian culture across multiple venues for the first time in Olympic history, competition is officially underway. From alpine skiing to figure skating, ice hockey to snowboarding, the next two weeks promise thrilling competitions across 16 different winter sports.

Whether you’re a dedicated Olympics fan who never misses an event or a casual viewer tuning in for the marquee moments, there are multiple ways to catch every second of the action. Not only can you access comprehensive coverage through traditional television and streaming platforms this year, but every single event will be available to stream live, ensuring you won’t miss a moment of Olympic glory.

Ready to dive into the winter sports spectacle? Below, we’ll detail everything you need to know about watching the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Where to watch the 2026 Winter Olympics

NBC holds exclusive U.S. broadcasting rights for the 2026 Winter Olympics and serves as the primary destination for all Olympics coverage. The network will air live coverage during afternoons and weekend mornings, with primetime highlights and recaps hosted by Mike Tirico. USA Network and CNBC will provide additional coverage throughout the day, creating what is essentially round-the-clock access to the games.

Streaming viewers can catch Olympic event broadcasts live and on demand with Peacock. Ad-supported Peacock subscriptions start at $7.99 per month and provide access to every Olympic event, plus enhanced viewing features. The Gold Zone provides “whip-around” coverage of the biggest moments happening across multiple venues, while the multiview option lets you watch several events simultaneously. 

You can also stream live coverage through NBCOlympics.com, NBC.com, the NBC app and the NBC Sports app if you authenticate with a cable or streaming TV subscription. 

What channel will the Winter Olympics air on?

NBC will air live 2026 Winter Olympics coverage in the afternoons and weekend mornings, featuring marquee events like figure skating, alpine skiing, ice hockey and snowboarding. The network’s primetime coverage will provide highlights and recaps of the day’s most memorable moments.

USA Network offers fans additional live coverage throughout the day, particularly for events that don’t fit into NBC’s prime broadcast windows. This means that no matter when you turn on your TV, there’s likely to be Winter Olympics action available to you.

Can you watch the 2026 Winter Olympics for free?

You don’t necessarily need a cable plan or paid streaming subscription to watch the Olympics opening ceremony live. The simplest option is to use a digital antenna to watch your local NBC station. NBC will air the opening ceremony live over the air, along with a primetime rebroadcast later in the day, and both broadcasts can be watched for free with an antenna.

If you prefer to stream, it’s worth checking Peacock ahead of the games, as the platform occasionally runs limited-time trials or promotional viewing windows for major events. NBCOlympics.com may also provide select Olympic streams and clips.

You can also review what’s already included with your current TV or internet package. Many cable and satellite providers bundle NBC and Peacock access into their plans.

Can you stream the 2026 Winter Olympics without cable?

Peacock is the primary streaming home for the Olympic 2026 coverage, offering live streams, replays and exclusive events. If you want full access to the games, this is the most straightforward option. 

You can also watch the Olympics live through live TV streaming services that carry NBC. These services let you watch the Olympics 2026 events live on your phone, tablet, laptop or TV — no cable subscription required.

When do the 2026 Winter Olympics start and end?

The 2026 Winter Olympics officially opened on Friday, Feb, 6, 2026, with a groundbreaking opening ceremony that took place across multiple venues in Italy — a first in Winter Olympics history. 

The games run through Saturday, February 22, 2026, with the closing ceremony bringing the festivities to an end. That gives you 17 days of nonstop winter sports action featuring the world’s best athletes competing for Olympic glory.

Competition schedules vary by sport, but coverage is available virtually around the clock. For a complete day-by-day breakdown of events, check out the full Olympics schedule to plan your viewing.

All the ways you can watch the 2026 Winter Olympics

Whether you’re trying to watch the Olympics live or stream the games on your phone, the 2026 Winter Olympics games are easier to access than ever — as long as you know where to look. 

Here’s a quick breakdown of how to watch the Olympics 2026 across platforms:

• Traditional TV channels (cable or antenna): NBC offers live coverage, primetime highlights and major medal events. CNBC and the USA Network offer additional live coverage throughout the day.
• Streaming: Peacock offers access to all of the Olympic events live, with a full Olympics streaming hub for replays and on-demand coverage. You can also watch the Olympics live without cable by streaming it on NBCOlympics.com, NBC.com, the NBC app and the NBC Sports app.

For the latest results, medal counts, and breaking news from Milan Cortina, check out CBS’ comprehensive Olympics coverage.

Swifties are buzzing with the major announcement made by The Life of a Showgirl singer Taylor Swift on February 6, 2026.

Taylor Swift selected one of her fiancé’s go-to tracks from ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ to be her next music video from the album.

On February 6, the singer dropped a music video for ‘Opalite,’ a song her fiancé, Chiefs tight end, previously had spoken glowingly of during his appearance on the ‘New Heights’ podcast.

“I think ‘Opalite’ might be my favorite, though, at least right now. Every time it comes on, I always catch myself,” shared Travis Kelce last August on the podcast show New Heights.

If you’re a die-hard Swiftie and anxiously waiting to stream Swift’s latest creative piece, the Opalite music video, don’t worry, we got you covered.

Where to watch Opalite’ music video ahead of its YouTube release?

As of February 7, Swifties can stream the Opalite official visual in one of two ways: either on Spotify or on Apple Music. When Is ‘Opalite’ on YouTube?

As for those waiting for its release on the most popular streaming platform, YouTube, it is arriving this Super Bowl Sunday, February 8, at 8 a.m. ET.

In a latest Instagram post, Swift spilled the beans on how she came up with the idea of Opalite.

She posted a lengthy synopsis, writing, “For those of you who aren’t familiar, it’s a UK late-night show where Graham Norton invites a random group of actors, entertainers, musicians, etc., to be on his show, and we all sit there and chat like it’s a dinner party.

“They even served wine. Anyway. I remember thinking I got ridiculously lucky with the group I was paired with.

Cillian Murphy, Domhnall Gleeson, Greta Lee, @JodieSmith, and Lewis Capaldi. All people whose work I’ve admired from afar.”

For the unversed, Swift previously released a music video for The Fate of Ophelia, launching in tandem with the album.

• Fire incidents expose serious gaps in safety preparedness.
• More than 20 fire incidents reported in February so far.
• Deadliest incident of Gul Plaza fire occurred on Jan 17.

The memory of the deadly Gul Plaza fire still haunts Karachi, a stark reminder of how devastating fires can be in the city. But fire incidents still continue unabated, exposing serious gaps in safety and emergency preparedness.

Alarmingly, this January alone, Karachi reported 225 fire incidents, leaving destruction, injuries and loss of lives in their wake, The News reported on Saturday.

The trend has continued into February, with more than 20 fire incidents reported in just the first five days, showing that the city remains at constant risk.

Authorities warn that unless stricter safety measures are implemented and public awareness is raised, Karachi’s residents will continue to face daily threats from both major and minor fire incidents — a danger that cannot be ignored.

On Thursday alone, fire incidents were reported at six different locations in various parts of the city. While no human casualties were reported in these incidents, two animals — a cow and a buffalo — suffered burn injuries.

The deadliest incident had occurred on January 17, when an inferno at the Gul Plaza killed 79 people, including women and children, and left at least 22 others injured, according to official figures.

Since then, no major fire disaster of a similar scale has been reported. However, small-scale fires continue to erupt on a daily basis, with as many as five to six incidents sometimes being reported in a single day.

Four more people, including a child and an elderly man, also lost their lives in separate fire incidents last month. Alongside the loss of lives, countless others are grappling with property damage and financial ruin, painting a grim picture of the persistent danger fires pose to Karachi’s residents.

People often focus only on the Gul Plaza fire, the lives lost in it and the devastation it caused. But while such large-scale tragedies are rare, smaller fire incidents continue to occur on a daily basis across the city. These are not just statistics. People are losing their lives and suffering financial losses every day.

Among other notable incidents, a man died in Landhi on January 1 after being burnt by a fire lit to keep warm during the cold weather. On January 26, in Malir’s Khokhrapar area, a fire broke out at a privately run school operating inside a house, resulting in the death of a minor and injuries to another. Other students were rescued in time.

Another fatal fire occurred in Gulistan-e-Jauhar on January 28. A separate fire incident in Orangi Town also claimed one life. Several others suffered injuries in incidents reported at Hawkesbay and in Korangi, and near the Met Office area.

Data shows that District Central reported 30, the highest number of fires, in January. Saddar reported 18 incidents, while another 18 occurred within the jurisdiction of the Sohrab Goth–Gulistan-e-Mustafa fire station.

Nazimabad reported 13 incidents, SITE Area 11, and Lyari and Korangi nine each. Landhi reported three incidents, while Orangi Town and Shah Faisal Colony reported eight each. Manzoor Colony reported 14 incidents, and areas covered by the New Karachi fire station reported 13.

On Thursday, fires were reported at multiple locations, including a plastic warehouse near Nauman Kanta on Sher Shah Akbar Road, where the fire repeatedly reignited due to Thermocol. Firefighters used heavy machinery under the supervision of Assistant Commissioner Nida Saman to demolish walls and complete cooling operations.

Other incidents included a fire on the roof of a private bank near the Sultan Hospital in Korangi No. 4, a fire in chemical-filled drums at a perfume factory in Mehran Town, a cattle shed fire in Malir’s Khurramabad area, a fire at a gym in Federal B Area, and a fire at a K-Electric junction near the Fatima Tower in New Karachi Industrial Area. All the fires were brought under control without any human casualties.

Authorities have expressed concern over the rising frequency of fire incidents, and stressed the urgent need for stricter safety measures, regular inspections and greater public awareness to prevent more tragedies.