After 18 action-packed days of sporting drama and entertainment, the 25th edition of the Winter Olympics will officially come to an end with the closing ceremony.
The grand finale will be held at the historic Verona Stadium in the city of the same name. It will celebrate the achievements of all the athletes who competed at Milano Cortina 2026, as well as the traditional handover to the 2030 hosts, the French Alps.
Date | Sunday, February 22 |
Start Time | 8pm CET / 7pm GMT / 2pm ET |
Free Streams | BBC iPlayer (UK) / CBC Gem (Canada) / 9Now (Australia) |
US Stream | |
Watch from anywhere |
It will be a shame to say goodbye to what has been a fantastic event, but all good things must come to an end – and the Winter Olympics is set to go out with a bang.
According to the Italian organisers, the closing ceremony will "reveal to the world the creativity, ingenuity, and passion that define our country". A feast of music, art and storytelling will be directed by Alfredo Accatino, with ballet dancer Roberto Bolle set to headline the performance.
Here's where to watch the Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony live streams online from anywhere, and potentially for FREE.
Watch Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony 2026 for FREE
The Winter Olympics 2026 closing ceremony is available to stream for free in the UK, Canada, Australia and Ireland.
🇬🇧 UK: BBC iPlayer
🇨🇦 Canada: CBC Gem
🇦🇺 Australia: 9Now
🇮🇪 Ireland: RTÉ Player
Live in the US? All of the coverage provided by NBC, USA Network and CNBC is available for free thanks to the 21-day trial for YouTube TV. That will of course include the Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony.
What if you're abroad? Stream the Closing Ceremony from anywhere in the world using Norton VPN.
How to watch any Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony stream using a VPN
How to watch Winter Olympics 2026 live streams in the US
In the US, the closing ceremony is available through NBC and via Peacock.
You need at least a Peacock Premium subscription for access, with the Peacock price starting at $10.99 per month or $109.99 per year.
NBC is available through the likes of Sling TV and YouTube TV.
Outside the US this Sunday? Use Norton VPN to access Winter Olympics coverage.
How to watch Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony 2026 live streams in the UK
In the UK, Winter Olympics closing ceremony coverage is shared between the BBC and Discovery+.
BBC Two will show the closing ceremony, with live streaming available via BBC iPlayer. Don't forget you will need a UK postcode for a BBC iPlayer account (e.g. SE1 7PB)
Discovery+ plans start at £3.99/month.
Traveling away from the UK this Sunday? Use a VPN to watch BBC iPlayer or Discovery+ from abroad while you're away from home.
How to watch Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony 2026 live streams in Canada
In Canada, CBC will be showing the Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony.
It will be shown across multiple channels including CBC, CBC Gem, CBC News Network, Sportsnet and TSN. The CBC Gem streaming platform is your best port of call.
If you aren't in Canada for the end of Milano Cortina, simply use a VPN to tune in from overseas.
How to watch Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony 2026 live streams in Australia
In Australia, the Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony is being shown on 9Now and Stan Sport. The start time is 6am AEDT Saturday morning.
9Now is home to free-to-air Milano Cortina coverage and is our recommendation.
Away from Australia this weekend? Use a VPN to watch 9Now or Stan Sport from abroad.
How to watch Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony 2026 live streams in New Zealand
In New Zealand, Sky Sport NZ will be showing the Winter Olympics closing ceremony.
You can access Sky Sport through satellite TV or get a live stream with the Sky Sport Now subscription service, starting at $29.99 per day or $54.99 per month.
Missing Milano Cortina due to work commitments abroad? Norton VPN will unlock access to your home streaming service.
Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony 2026 FAQs
Where is the next Winter Olympics?
The 2030 Winter Olympics will be hosted in the French Alps. It is due to run between February 1-17 in four years' time, with the venues split between clusters in Nice, Briançon, Haute-Savoie, and Savoie.
Can I watch the 2026 Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony on my mobile?
Of course, most broadcasters have streaming services that you can access through mobile apps or via your phone's browser.
You can also stay up-to-date with all things Autumn Nations on the official social media channels on X (@MilanoCortina2026), YouTube (@Olympics) and Instagram (@milanocortina2026).
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