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With the start of the Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina on Friday, Feb. 6, there are a few events that begin early — including curling, women’s ice hockey and snowboarding.
On Thursday, Feb. 5, snowboarding (men’s big air qualifying rounds) begins at 10:30 a.m. PT/1:30 p.m. ET and broadcasts on USA Network, as well as livestream on Peacock.
At a Glance: How to Watch 2026 Snowboarding at the Winter Olympics Online
- When: Starting at Thursday, Feb. 4 with a start time of 10:30 a.m. PT/1:30 p.m. ET
- Channel: NBC, USA Network, CNBC
- Stream online: DirecTV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling Blue, Peacock
The easiest way to watch Winter Olympics Snowboarding without cable is by signing up for Peacock, as well as DirecTV, which comes with a five-day free trial.
Below, keep reading to find out more ways to stream the Winter Olympics Snowboarding online, when Chloe Kim is scheduled to compete, the TV schedule and other information.
Snowboarding at the Winter Olympics 2026: Date, Time, Location
Winter Olympics Snowboarding takes place in Milano Cortina, Italy starting on Thursday, Feb. 5, with a beginning at 10:30 a.m. PT/1:30 p.m. ET.
Meanwhile, American gold-medalist Chloe Kim is scheduled for women’s halfpipe on Wednesday, Feb. 11 at 1:30 a.m. PT/4:30 a.m. ET on Peacock and Thursday, Feb. 12 at 10:30 a.m. PT/1:30 p.m. ET on NBC.
Men’s and women’s snowboarding airs live on NBC, USA Network and CNBC, and livestreams on Peacock. Check out a complete TV schedule for snowboarding here. Below, keep reading for more on how to stream Winter Olympics Snowboarding online with and without cable, including for free.
How to Stream Snowboarding at the Winter Olympics 2026 Online
Looking for ways to watch Winter Olympics Snowboarding online? For those who haven’t yet subscribed to a streaming platform or are looking to cut the cord, below are a few ways to watch online without cable, including for free when you sign up for a new subscription.
DirecTV
Five-day free trial
Watch Winter Olympics Snowboarding on NBC, USA Network and CNBC with DirecTV. All of the cable alternative’s packages offer NBC, USA Network and CNBC, along with more than 125 channels — such as CBS, ABC, AMC, Bravo, Disney Channel, ESPN and others.
The streamer has a free trial available, which only lasts for five days. You can cancel or keep the service after the free trial is over, with prices starting at $84.99 for the first month of service ($89.99 per month afterward) for the Choice package with the streamer’s current deals.
Peacock
Starting at $10.99 per month
Peacock is the home of 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, Italy. Not a Peacock subscriber? The streamer has an ad-free Peacock Premium package for $10.99 monthly (or $109.99 yearly). Otherwise, the ad-supported plan is $16.99 monthly (or $169.99 yearly). Aside from the parade, you’ll get access to originals such as Poker Face, Love Island USA, The Traitors, Ted and others; hit movies like How To Train Your Dragon (2025), The Phoenician Scheme, Megan 2.0, Honey Don’t! and others; live sports and entertainment from NBC Sports; and more than 50 “always-on” streaming channels.
Although the streaming service doesn’t have a free trial directly, you can sign up for a 30-day free trial for Walmart+ — which comes with Peacock. Learn more about Walmart+ and its benefits here.
Hulu + Live TV
Three-day free trial
To livestream Winter Olympics Snowboarding online on NBC, USA Network and CNBC, a subscription to Hulu + Live TV is another fantastic option. The streaming service has access to more than 95 other live channels — including BET, CNN, Food Network and more — starting at $89.99 per month and comes with Hulu’s entire streaming library, as well as Disney+ and ESPN Unlimited. Hulu is currently offering a three-day free trial to try before you commit.
Sling
Sling Blue + News Extra
Sling might be a good fit to watch Winter Olympics Snowboarding on NBC, USA Network and CNBC — and the live TV streaming service is on sale for half off your first month of service. With Sling Blue + News Extra, which includes NBC, USA Network and CNBC. The streaming plan comes with other news, entertainment and sports channels, such as FOX, Discovery Channel, FS1, MS Now, NFL Network, SYFY, National Geographic and others.
Please note: Pricing and channel availability varies from location-to-location.
