There's a simple way to watch the Winter Olympics 2026 for free
The Winter Olympics has plenty of ways for you to watch for free
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- Watch Winter Olympics free on BBC iPlayer (UK) / CBC Gem (Canada)
- Free Peacock with Walmart+ 30-day free trial
- Use Nord VPN to access your usual service from anywhere
The Winter Olympics 2026 have already delivered a host of thrilling moments — from Jutta Leerdam’s Olympic record-setting gold in speed skating to Ilia Malinin’s jaw-dropping backflip in figure skating.
But how can you keep up with the rest of the Games for free, and is there a free live stream available in the US? Yes is the answer we've found a simple way for you to watch all Peacock broadcasting live from Milano-Cortina
How to watch Winter Olympics free
The Winter Olympics are streaming live on Peacock in the US, with plans starting at $10.99, including live events, replays, highlights, and on-demand coverage.
Want it free? You can get Peacock at no cost via the Walmart+ 30-day free trial, giving you full access to the Games and all the medal moments.
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Can I watch the Winter Olympics 2026 for free anywhere else?
Yes. The Winter Olympics 2026 are free in a number of countries across the world, here are some of our favourites:
🇬🇧 UK: BBC iPlayer
🇨🇦 Canada: CBC Gem
🇦🇺 Australia: 9Now
🇮🇪 Ireland: RTÉ Player
And, remember if you're out your country during the Winter Olympics, Norton VPN can help you unlock your stream.
What is on today at Milano Cortina?
(All times ET)
Tuesday, February 17
7am – Snowboarding Women's Snowboard Slopestyle
7.45am – Nordic Combined Individual Gundersen Large Hill/10km Cross-Country
8.30am – Biathlon Men's 4 x 7.5km Relay
10.28am – Speed Skating Men's Team Pursuit Final A
10.47am – Speed Skating Women's Team Pursuit Final A
1.30pm – Freestyle Skiing Men's Freeski Big Air Final
3.05pm – Bobsleigh Men's 2-Man Heat 4

▶︎ Read our full guide to the best TVs
1. Best overall:
LG C5
2. Best under 1000:
US: Hisense U8QG
UK: TCL C7K
3. Best under 500:
US: Roku Plus Series
UK: Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED
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