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Where you can watch the 2026 Winter Olympics live
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.
Prince William appears to be growing worried for his cancer-stricken father King Charles after the latest health update causes major concerns in the Palace.
The Prince of Wales, who has been receiving more significant duties from the Palace, is fully aware of his royal in the family but he also deeply cares for his father.
King Charles, along with Queen Camilla, were joined by the Prince and Princess of Wales for Nigeria’s State Banquet last week, and William had expressed his concerns about the monarch’s health at the time.
However, he was quickly shut down by Camilla. According to an insider cited by Closer, William “did not feel Charles was well enough” for the engagements.
“William wants his father to slow down and take a proper step back,” the source said. However, every time William had brough it up, there’s a sense that Camilla “is encouraging Charles to continue his duty, especially at a time the family is receiving so much criticism”.
The heir to the throne believes that his father will improve if he is allowed to take proper rest.
“It’s very upsetting for him because he can see how quickly his father Charles is deteriorating and he feels totally helpless to do anything about it,” the source noted, adding that Camilla “blocks him at every turn”.
Meanwhile, King Charles is “incredibly proud” and he wants to continue as long as he possibly can. Even though William admires the trait in his father but he believes there has to be a line.
Zayn Malik is celebrating 10 years of his debut solo album Mind of Mine with a heartfelt message.
Earlier this week, the former One Direction star took to his Instagram Stories to post a short video of himself sharing the milestone with his supporters.
Clad in a black leather jacket the Dusk Till Dawn hitmaker expressed his gratitude for all the love all this time.
“Zayn here,” he began in the brief clip. “It’s been exactly 10 years since the release of Mind of Mind, so I thought I’d just do a little video just to say thank you so much for all the support.”
“Love you guys,” the Die For Me singer continued. “It means the world.”
He wrapped up the personal video message, joking, “hopefully I don’t look too old,” flashed a bright smile and waved at his admirers.
For the unversed, Zayn, now 32, released Mind of Mine, his debut solo studio album on March 25, 2016.
It came out exactly one year after his departure from the boy band, consisting of Liam Payne (late), Harry Styles, Niall Horan and Louis Tomlinson.
The lead single, Pillowtalk, debuted at number one in both the UK and US, making Zayn the first British male artist to achieve this with a debut single.
He dropped Like I Would as the second official single, which leaned more toward an uptempo, dance-pop sound.
A collaboration, titled Wrong, with American singer Kehlani served as the final single from the album.
Moreover, a notable track is Intermission: Flower, a Sufi devotional sung in Urdu, reflecting Zayn’s British-Pakistani heritage.
Antonio Banderas has spoken candidly about the ethnic stereotyping he faced when he first arrived in Hollywood, recalling being told bluntly that his Hispanic background limited him to villainous roles, and explaining why breaking out of that box still means so much to him.
“They said, you are here, like the blacks and the Hispanics, to play the bad guys,” the Oscar-nominated actor told The Times.
The irony of what came next is something he clearly savours.
“The problem was a few years later I had a mask, hat, sword and cape and the bad guy was Captain Love, who was blond and had blue eyes.”
That role was, of course, Zorro, the gutsy hero Banderas played in The Mask of Zorro in 1998 and The Legend of Zorro in 2005.
But it was a cat, not a swordsman, that he considers the most culturally significant step forward.
Puss in Boots, the character he first voiced in Shrek 2 in 2004, reached an audience that nothing else could quite match.
“Even more important is Puss in Boots, because it’s for young kids. They see a cat that has a Spanish, even an Andalusian accent and he’s a good guy.”
He has now voiced the character across five films, including the critically lauded Puss in Boots: The Last Wish in 2022, which earned an Oscar nomination.
However, the 65-year-old confirmed last year that he has not yet been approached for Shrek 5, due in cinemas on 30 June 2027.
“I’m not so far, and I’m not being called for that,” he told Parade.
“Puss in Boots did very well. Number two got a nomination for the Oscar, and the movie behaved beautifully at the box office. But I am totally satisfied with the five Puss in Boots that I did. I don’t know what is going to happen in the future. Maybe they [will] call me tomorrow.”
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