How to Watch Milano Cortina 2026: Every Platform, Channel & Device
The short version
- Live Peacock — Every event live and on-demand ($7.99/mo)
- TV NBC — Prime-time coverage free with antenna or cable
- Cord-cutters No cable? — Peacock standalone or live TV streaming (YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV)
Platform Comparison at a Glance
| Platform | Cost | All Events Live | Replays | 4K | Free Option | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peacock Premium | $7.99/mo | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | Complete coverage at the lowest price |
| Peacock Premium Plus | $13.99/mo | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | Ad-free viewing + 4K quality |
| NBC (antenna) | Free | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ | Prime-time highlights, no cost |
| USA Network | Cable sub | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | Daytime live events with cable |
| YouTube TV | $72.99/mo | ✓* | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | Full cable replacement + DVR |
| Hulu + Live TV | $76.99/mo | ✓* | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | Live TV + Hulu on-demand library |
* YouTube TV and Hulu + Live TV include NBC and USA Network channels. Peacock is a separate add-on on both platforms. Prices as of January 2026. Check each platform for current pricing.
Watch by platform
Peacock
$7.99/month (Peacock Premium) or $13.99/month (Peacock Premium Plus, no ads)
- Every Olympic event streamed live
- Full replays available on-demand within 1 hour of completion
- Multiple simultaneous event streams
NBC
Free with antenna or cable/satellite subscription
- Prime-time nightly coverage (8 PM–midnight ET) with studio analysis
- Select live morning events on weekends
- Opening and Closing Ceremonies broadcast
USA Network
Included with cable/satellite subscription
- Daytime live event coverage throughout the Games
- Complements NBC's prime-time schedule with additional live events
- Available through most cable providers and live TV streaming services
Watch Without Cable
From $7.99/month (Peacock) to $72.99/month (YouTube TV / Hulu + Live TV)
- Peacock Premium ($7.99/mo): every event live + replays
- YouTube TV ($72.99/mo): NBC + USA Network live channels + Peacock integration
- Hulu + Live TV ($76.99/mo): NBC + USA Network + on-demand
Free Ways to Watch
Free
- NBC over-the-air with digital antenna: prime-time coverage nightly
- NBCOlympics.com: select clips, highlights, and limited live streams
- Peacock free trial (if available): check for promotional offers before the Games
Watch by device
Roku
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Full guide →Amazon Fire TV / Fire TV Stick
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Full guide →Apple TV
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Full guide →Smart TV (Samsung, LG, Vizio)
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Full guide →iPhone / iPad
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Full guide →Android Phone / Tablet
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Full guide →Laptop / Desktop (Web Browser)
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Full guide →Watch by sport
Alpine Skiing
Stelvio, Bormio · 11 events
Biathlon
Anterselva / Antholz · 11 events
Bobsled
Cortina Sliding Centre, Cortina d'Ampezzo · 4 events
Cross-Country Skiing
Tesero Cross-Country Stadium, Val di Fiemme · 12 events
Curling
Arena di Milano, Milano · 3 events
Figure Skating
Palavela, Milano · 5 events
Freestyle Skiing
Livigno Snow Park / Bormio · 13 events
Ice Hockey
Arena di Milano / PalaItalia, Milano · 2 events
Luge
Cortina Sliding Centre, Cortina d'Ampezzo · 4 events
Nordic Combined
Predazzo / Tesero, Val di Fiemme · 3 events
Short Track Speed Skating
Arena di Milano, Milano · 9 events
Skeleton
Cortina Sliding Centre, Cortina d'Ampezzo · 2 events
Ski Jumping
Predazzo, Val di Fiemme · 5 events
Snowboard
Livigno Snow Park · 11 events
Speed Skating
Baselga di Piné Oval · 14 events
Ski Mountaineering
Bormio · 5 events
Short version: Peacock is your home base. Every single event at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics streams live on Peacock ($7.99/mo). NBC handles prime-time coverage each evening. USA Network fills the daytime and overnight gaps. That’s the whole picture.
Now for the details that actually matter.
The 2026 Winter Games run February 6–22 from northern Italy, which sits six hours ahead of Eastern Time. That gap changes everything about how you watch. A figure skating final starting at 8 p.m. in Milan hits your screen at 2 p.m. ET — perfect for a long lunch break, but not exactly prime time. NBC will re-air edited highlights during its evening window (typically 8–11 p.m. ET), so you have a choice: watch live on Peacock during the day or wait for the polished NBC broadcast at night.
What Goes Where
- Peacock — Every sport, every session, live and on-demand. This is the only place to see everything. You’ll need at least the $7.99/mo Premium tier.
- NBC — Prime-time show nightly, plus Opening and Closing Ceremonies. Free with an antenna or any TV provider login.
- USA Network — Daytime live coverage, usually 6 a.m.–6 p.m. ET. Requires a cable or live-TV streaming login.
- NBCOlympics.com / NBC Sports app — Mirrors what’s on Peacock and cable, but you’ll need to authenticate with either a Peacock subscription or a TV provider.
Broadcast Gotchas
- NBC prime time is not live. Almost nothing in the evening NBC window is happening in real time. If you care about spoilers, stay off social media and watch on Peacock first.
- Peacock doesn’t include USA Network. A Peacock subscription alone won’t let you watch the USA Network cable simulcast. You need a separate TV provider login — or just watch the same events on Peacock’s own streams.
- Local NBC affiliates can differ. Your local NBC station may cut away for news. If that happens, switch to Peacock.
- The 6-hour time gap is both a blessing and a curse. Morning events in Italy mean middle-of-the-night starts in the U.S. Peacock’s on-demand replays solve this — most full-event replays post within an hour of the session ending.
- 4K is Peacock Premium Plus only. If you want ultra-high-definition streams, that’s $13.99/mo.