Here’s an up-to-date, comprehensive guide on how to watch the 2026 Winter Olympics live streaming in the USA, Canada, and New Zealand, plus what’s on TV and streaming for Day 4 of the Games in Milan-Cortina. Coverage varies by country, broadcaster rights, and device — but we’ve broken everything down so you don’t miss a moment.
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How to Watch 2026 Winter Olympics by Region
United States — NBC & Peacock Are Your Hubs
Official broadcasters & streaming:
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Peacock — the only place streaming all events live and on-demand throughout the Games.
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NBC, USA Network, CNBC — traditional TV broadcast channels airing daytime action, primetime, and replays.
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NBCOlympics.com / NBC Sports App — stream live with authenticated login (if you have cable or Peacock).
Subscription details:
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Peacock Premium (~$10.99/mo with ads) or Premium Plus (~$16.99/mo ad-free) gives access to all Olympic coverage including Gold Zone multi-event streaming and highlights.
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Some cable/satellite packages include NBC, USA, and CNBC, letting you authenticate for streaming without extra Peacock cost.
Low-cost options:
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Many streaming services (YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling, Fubo) offer free trials that include NBC channels — useful for short-term Olympic viewing without long-term subscription.
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Walmart+ sometimes includes Peacock Premium for free through promotional trials.
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⚠️ There is no completely free nationwide Olympic stream in the U.S. (unlike some countries’ public broadcasters), so Peacock or an authenticated TV provider login is generally needed.
Canada — CBC & CBC Gem Offer Free Streaming
In Canada, public broadcaster CBC holds rights to the 2026 Winter Olympics.
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How to watch:
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CBC Gem — streaming platform offering free live coverage of events across the Games.
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CBC TV / Radio-Canada — traditional channels also airing live events and highlights.
Notes:
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CBC broadcasts generally include events with Canadian athletes, medal events, and wrap shows — but most competitions are covered live via CBC Gem.
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A free account may be required to access some streams.
New Zealand — Sky Sports & Sky Platforms
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Broadcast rights:
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Sky New Zealand is the exclusive rights holder for the 2026 Winter Olympics through 2032.
Viewing options:
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Sky Sport NZ — primary pay TV channel for live Olympic coverage.
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Sky Sport Now — streaming app with subscription access to live events.
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Sky Open / ThreeNow (free-to-air highlights) — key moments or selected events may broadcast free-to-air; check local listings closer to competition dates.
There’s typically no free all-access stream for New Zealand viewers without a subscription, though free-to-air channels may carry select coverage around medal events.
Day 3 TV & Streaming Schedule (Feb 8–9, 2026)
Here’s a typical Day 3 viewing plan in the U.S. (Eastern Time) — times and events may vary slightly:
Day 3 Highlights — Milan Cortina (ET)
| Time | Event | Network / Stream |
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| ~10:40 a.m. | Women’s Hockey (Group B) | Peacock |
| 11:00 a.m. | Men’s Luge | USA Network & Peacock |
| 1:30 p.m. | Figure Skating Team Event – Pairs | USA Network |
| 1:30 p.m. | Snowboard Women’s Big Air Qualifying | Peacock |
| 2:45 p.m. | Figure Skating Team – Women’s Free | USA Network |
| 3:10 p.m. | Women’s Hockey (Group A) | Peacock |
| 3:55 p.m. | Figure Skating Team – Men’s Free | USA Network |
| 5:00 p.m. | Best of Highlights | Peacock |
| Evening | Primetime Coverage | NBC |
Key stories:
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Day 3 marks the conclusion of the figure skating team event, including pairs, women’s free, and men’s free — often among the most watched competitions early in the Games.
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Snowboarding Big Air qualifiers and women’s hockey continue through the day.
Streaming tip: If you’re using Peacock, the Gold Zone and Multiview features let you track several events at once without switching channels manually.
Device & Platform Options
Watch on:
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Smart TVs: Peacock app, CBC Gem app, Sky Sport Now app.
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Mobile/Tablets: Peacock, NBC Sports app, CBC Gem, Sky Sport Now.
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Web Browsers: NBCOlympics.com, CBC Olympic hub, Sky platforms.
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Streaming devices: Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast.
