How To Stream the 2026 Winter Olympics on Peacock: The Ultimate Fan Guide
Catch every athlete and every medal moment live. Here's how to master the 2026 Games with Peacock's comprehensive coverage and features.
Your front-row seat to the Milan Cortina Games
Peacock is the definitive streaming home for the Olympic Games in the U.S. During the 2026 Winter Olympics, the NBCUniversal streaming service will put the entire schedule in one place—carrying all 16 sports and 116 medal events live.
While the platform has handled the Games before, the 2026 experience is its most ambitious yet. Beyond simple simulcasts, Peacock offers full-session streams, sport-by-sport navigation, and a viewing experience that’s built for flexibility. Whether you’re watching live or catching up later because of the time difference, the platform is designed to meet you where you are.
That said, navigating over 6,500 hours of coverage can be overwhelming. You’ll need the right subscription tier, and some features work best on specific devices. In this guide, I’ll break down how to watch the 2026 Winter Olympics on Peacock and which tools are worth using to score the best experience.
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Peacock’s Olympic viewing tools
Aside from streaming the Olympics, Peacock also lets you reimagine how you tune in. Its immersive coverage and interactive features are built to help you toggle between thousands of hours of live and on-demand content with ease.
Here’s a quick look at the game-changing features I recommend checking out during the 2026 Winter Games.
Discovery Multiview
Peacock’s multiview feature has been around since the 2024 Paris Olympics, showcasing multiple live feeds of a single sport. While that traditional option is still available, Peacock is introducing an enhanced version, Discovery Multiview, for the 2026 Winter Games. This experience lets you watch up to four different events simultaneously, regardless of sport.
Gold Zone
One standout feature of Peacock is Gold Zone, a whip-around show that makes its Winter Olympics debut this February. The fan-favorite team of Scott Hanson, Andrew Siciliano, Matt Iseman, and Jac Collinsworth returns to host, alongside new technical analyst and Olympic medalist Ashley Wagner.
Airing daily from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET (February 7–17), Gold Zone is the ideal companion show during the Olympics. It’s perfect for those frantic, medal-heavy mornings when the action overlaps across multiple venues.
Rinkside Live
Another new feature for 2026 is Rinkside Live. It puts you directly on the ice for figure skating and hockey. Mobile users can toggle between vertical “Bench Cams” and “Coaching Cams” to catch rivalries and raw coaching reactions in real time. If you’re watching on a TV or laptop, you can view all these unique camera angles simultaneously via a dedicated multiview feed.
Pro tip: The Peacock mobile app also includes interactive extras, such as Prediction Games and Can’t Miss Highlights. These features give you new ways to engage between events, making the streaming experience feel more like a digital watch party.
Which Peacock plan do you need for the Olympics?
If it’s happening in Milan or Cortina, it’s streaming on Peacock. But to watch Peacock’s 2026 Winter Olympics coverage, you’ll need one of its premium–tier subscriptions. The entry-level Peacock Select plan does not include live sports or Peacock Originals.
Peacock Premium is the best value for most fans. It unlocks every live Olympic event and full-session replay at the lowest price point. While ads are part of the live and on-demand experience—standard for any sports broadcast—this plan ensures you don’t miss a single medal moment across the 16-day schedule.
Peacock Premium Plus is the choice for those who want a cleaner experience. It removes ads from on-demand replays and provides 24/7 access to your local NBC station. This is particularly useful for catching other NBC broadcasts alongside Peacock’s exclusive streaming feeds, though the local station is not required to access more national Olympic coverage.
Peacock plans and Olympic coverage
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Best devices for streaming the Olympics on Peacock
Peacock is compatible with nearly every modern device, so you won’t need specialized hardware to enjoy the Milan Cortina Games. Whether you’re watching the Opening Ceremony on a 4K smart TV or catching up on daytime hockey via the mobile app, all live events and replays remain available as long as you’re signed in to a premium plan.
While the app works across most platforms, your specific device will dictate your experience. For the best picture quality, I recommend using a newer smart TV or streaming box to access 4K Ultra HD for marquee events. Additionally, while mobile users get exclusive interactive extras like Prediction Games, the immersive Discovery Multiview is best viewed on a larger screen to track all four feeds simultaneously without lag.
Supported Peacock devices
- Smart TVs: LG (WebOS 3.5+), Samsung (2017+), VIZIO (SmartCast 2.0+), and Hisense (VIDAA 2021+).
- Streaming devices: Roku (3900X+), Amazon Fire TV (OS 6+), Apple TV (4th Gen+), and Google Chromecast.
- Game consoles: PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.
- Mobile & tablets: iOS (15.0+), Android (7.0+), and Amazon Fire tablets (OS 6+).
- Other: Xfinity (X1, Flex), Cox (Contour), and Meta Quest VR headsets.
Other ways to watch the Olympics in the US
While Peacock is the only place to stream every single second of the Games, it’s not your only option. NBCUniversal will broadcast over 700 hours of linear coverage across NBC, USA Network, CNBC, and the newly relaunched NBCSN.
These channels are available through most traditional cable and satellite packages, as well as live TV streaming services like YouTube TV and Hulu + Live TV. If you have a valid TV provider login, you can also access Olympic content via NBCOlympics.com or the NBC Sports app, which includes digital access to Gold Zone.
For those without a pay-TV subscription, you can still catch the action for free in high definition using a digital antenna. If you live near an NBC or Telemundo affiliate, this is a great way to watch the ceremonies and daily highlights. I just recommend checking your local signal availability using a tool like Antennas Direct’s Transmitter Locator before committing to this option.
Olympics on Peacock FAQ
Can I watch the Olympics for free on Peacock?
You must have an active Peacock Premium or Premium Plus subscription to access live Olympic coverage. But complimentary Peacock Premium subscriptions are available to eligible Xfinity and Spectrum customers, as well as Instacart+ and Walmart+ members. Amazon also offers a free Peacock Premium trial as an add-on to its Prime Video service.
Is the Olympics available in 4K on Peacock?
Peacock supports 4K streaming for select Olympic events, including the Opening and Closing Ceremonies and key figure skating and hockey matchups. You'll need a compatible 4K device and a stable internet connection of at least 25 Mbps for a smooth, high-resolution feed.
Can I watch Olympic replays on Peacock?
Yes. Peacock posts full-event replays shortly after competitions end, so you can watch complete sessions (not just highlights) whenever it fits your schedule. Note that while most replays remain available for the duration of the Olympics, figure skating replays are often available for a shorter window due to strict music licensing restrictions.
Does Peacock carry the Olympics in Spanish?
Yes, Spanish-language Olympic coverage is available on Peacock for select events. You can find these streams within the Olympics Hub by looking for program thumbnails featuring the Telemundo or UNIVERSO logos.
