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Ahead of Friday’s Olympics opening ceremony, competition officially kicks off with curling on Wednesday, Feb. 4, in Milan. Since the Games air across NBC, USA Network and CNBC, cord-cutters can stream events live on any TV streaming service that carries those networks, including DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Sling and Hulu + Live TV. Additionally, Peacock serves as the official streaming home of the Olympics, however the streamer does not offer a free trial.
At a Glance: How to Watch Winter Olympics 2026
- When: Feb. 4-22, 2026 (preliminary rounds start on Feb. 4; main competition starts on Feb. 6)
- Channel: NBC, USA Network, CNBC
- Stream online: DirecTV, Peacock, Sling, Hulu + Live TV
Where to Watch Winter Olympics 2026 Online: Milan Schedule, Free Livestream
While the easiest way to catch Olympics coverage is either through DirecTV’s five-day free trial period or with a Peacock subscription, The Hollywood Reporter is further outlining each streaming option ahead. Plus, check out the complete event schedule — and their corresponding channels — for the 2026 Olympic Winter Games here. Preliminary competition begins on Feb. 4, the main competition (marked by the opening ceremony) starts on Feb. 6, and the closing ceremony is on Feb. 22.
Learn more about each streaming option (and their free trials) below.
DirecTV
NBC, USA Network and CNBC are included in any of DirecTV’s signature packages: Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate or Premier. Plus, DirecTV is offering a five-day free trial for its streaming service, meaning new subscribers can catch five days of competition at no cost.
Learn more about each plan option, including how to build your own channel lineup (starting at just $19.99 per month), at directv.com.
Peacock
Peacock is the streaming home of the 2026 Winter Olympics. Not a Peacock subscriber? The streamer has an ad-supported Peacock Premium package for $10.99 monthly (or $109.99 yearly). Otherwise, the ad-free Peacock Premium Plus plan is $16.99 monthly (or $169.99 yearly).
While the streaming service doesn’t have a free trial directly, deal-savvy streamers can enjoy free Peacock access through partner subscriptions, including Instacart+ and Walmart+, which both include Peacock Premium in their membership. Plus, since both Instacart+ and Walmart+ offer free trials — 14 days for Instacart+ and 30 days for Walmart+ — members can stream Peacock (and therefore, the 2026 Winter Olympic Games) at no cost during the trial period. Learn more about Walmart+ streaming offers here.
Sling
NBC and USA Network are included in Sling’s Blue Plan, starting at $45.99 per month, while CNBC is included in Sling Blue + News Extra add-on.
For the best bang for your buck, opt for Sling’s Orange & Blue plan, which is currently half off for the first month: $33 for the first month and $65.99 monthly thereafter.
Hulu + Live TV
Watch NBC, USA Network and CNBC for free with a three-day trial to Hulu + Live TV, which comes bundled with Disney+ and ESPN+, starting at $89.99 per month.
