Anywhere Access: Where to Stream Olympic games in 2026

We’re moving from the river parades and stadium roars of the Paris olympics to snow, ice, and a new playbook. The next Olympic Games are the Winter Olympics in Italy, officially Milano Cortina 2026. They’ll run February 6 to 22, 2026, with the Paralympic Games scheduled for March 6 to 15, 2026. Opening night is planned for San Siro in Milan, while the closing ceremony is set for the Arena di Verona. That’s a split-stage setup very different from summer’s Stade de France vibe.

Before we jump into where to stream Olympic Games, let’s set the scene and cover what’s new, what’s changed, and how to watch safely without headaches.

Oliver Bennett

Sep 3, 2025

7 min read

Anywhere Access: Where to Stream Olympic games

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Key dates and what’s different in 2026

The schedule is tight and snowy. Live events run daily from Feb 6 to 22, and ski mountaineering is set to debut alongside the classics like alpine, biathlon, hockey, and figure skating. The opening ceremony is slated for Feb 6 at San Siro.

The closing ceremony lands Feb 22 in Verona. The Paralympic games follow in March with their own opening at the Arena di Verona. If you followed the Paris olympics, expect a similar “every event online” approach, but tuned to winter time zones and venues across Italy.

There’s been a lot of talk about the sliding venue in Cortina for bobsleigh, skeleton, and luge. After cost and timeline worries, organizers pushed hard to finish the “Sliding Centre” and began test runs in March 2025 to certify the track. In other words, the ice is getting checked so athletes can compete safely next winter.

How to stream the Olympic Games securely: quick start

If you just want to get set up and enjoy live coverage on your Smart TV, phone, or computer:

Pick a reputable VPN like VeePN. It helps when you travel or run into location issues, and it shields your connection.
Choose your subscription.
Install the VPN app, sign in.
Choose a server close to your streaming service to keep speeds high.
Open your streaming app or browser, and start watching.
Keep your VPN on for the whole session to protect your data and avoid hiccups.

We break down ISP throttling issues and fixes on the VeePN blog, so you can keep that live coverage smooth. See the practical tips in the guide on how to stop internet throttling and related walkthroughs on public Wi-Fi risks and DNS leak protection.

Milano Cortina 2026 at a glance

Dates and venues

The Winter Games run Feb 6–22, 2026, with events split across Milan, Cortina d’Ampezzo, Valtellina, and Val di Fiemme. The Paralympic Games follow Mar 6–15. Opening: San Siro. Closing: Verona Arena.

Sports and medals

Expect gold, silver, and bronze moments across alpine, cross-country, ski jumping, snowboarding, freestyle, speed skating, short track, curling, hockey, biathlon, luge, skeleton, bobsleigh, Nordic combined, figure skating, and the new kid, ski mountaineering. That’s 116 medal events planned across 8 sports.

Ceremonies

Two storied stadiums, two signature nights. San Siro hosts the opener, Verona Arena the finale. The paralympic games use Verona for opening night too.

Where to stream Olympic Games

We’ll keep updating this section as broadcasters publish their 2026 app lineups and device lists. Here’s what’s confirmed now in the biggest markets.

How USA will watch: NBC Olympics and Peacock

NBCUniversal keeps the US rights through 2036. For NBC sports fans, here’s the simple version: NBC carries primetime, USA Network and CNBC handle big chunks of cable coverage, and Peacock streams every sport and every event live, with replays and highlights built in. Spanish-language coverage runs on Telemundo and related platforms. If you watched on Peacock during the summer games, the layout will feel familiar, just timed for Europe.

UK and Europe: EBU public broadcasters + Warner Bros. Discovery

Across Europe, rights are shared: your national EBU public broadcaster carries free coverage, while Warner Bros. Discovery offers full streams on Eurosport and, in many markets, Max. In the UK, the BBC remains a core free-to-air home with a rights package via the EBU deal, while WBD provides comprehensive pay streaming.

Canada

CBC/Radio-Canada continues as the national rights holder through 2032, with multi-platform coverage and partner carriage on TSN and Sportsnet again expected around key events. CBC confirmed it would stay “home of the Olympics” for the next decade.

Australia

Nine holds exclusive rights across broadcast and streaming through 2032, with coverage across 9Network, 9Now, and Stan. Nine has already previewed a 24/7 lineup approach for Milano Cortina.

Italy (host country)

As part of the EBU framework, RAI will provide free-to-air coverage, with broader pay streaming on Eurosport/Max via Warner Bros. Discovery. Handy if you’re traveling across France, Germany, or Brazil before hopping back into Italy for medal days.

Whether you watch on TV, smart TV apps, a phone, or a computer, you’ll have options. NBC and its partners usually support Apple TV, Fire TV, Roku, Chromecast, and most modern sets. Public broadcasters in Europe typically support similar digital platforms, plus live streams in a browser.

Safety first: big streaming risks to avoid

Illegal streams are risky. Beyond pop-ups and shady ads, investigators keep shutting down massive piracy networks that harvest user data or spread malware. A few recent snapshots:

Authorities dismantled parts of Europe’s illicit streaming scene, warning of fraud and stolen credentials tied to pirate feeds.
UK police and anti-piracy groups have run repeated crackdowns and awareness campaigns about “free sports” piracy and its fraud risks.
Even this week, the sports-piracy giant StreamEast was taken offline after a multi-country action. Users are now being redirected to “watch legally” info pages.

If a site offers the Olympics with zero friction and no official branding, close the tab. Stick to official apps and verified services.

Why a VPN still helps during live coverage

Streaming the Games is mostly straightforward, but travel and public Wi-Fi can complicate things. A good VPN keeps the experience steady and private.

Stops random slowdowns. That choppy video on a Thursday night might be ISP throttling. Encryption makes it harder for providers to shape your speed based on what you watch.
Keeps public Wi-Fi from peeking. Airport or hotel Wi-Fi in Germany, France, Brazil, or Texas can be wide open. A VPN encrypts your traffic so the hotspot can’t read or sell your log-in details. We cover the biggest public Wi-Fi pitfalls and how to lock them down.
Prevents DNS leaks. If your device asks the wrong DNS, apps may misread your country or expose your browsing history. VeePN includes DNS-leak prevention and clear steps to test your setup.
Helps when you travel. On the road for work between Friday and Saturday? Connect to a server back home so your trusted app still works. We also have a No Logs policy for peace of mind while you follow your team.

VeePN benefits for winter-games streaming

Solid encryption and Kill Switch.We use strong encryption to lock down your traffic from the first frame of the stream to the last replay. If the VPN connection ever blips, Kill Switch cuts traffic instantly so your apps don’t leak details mid-event or switch to your real network by mistake.
Change your IP address in one tap. Pick a server and your visible IP changes to match that location. That helps apps read the right region while keeping your home IP private during medal nights and highlight marathons.
2,500+ servers across 60 countries. Our network gives you plenty of nearby options, which reduces hops and helps avoid buffering when the world tunes in for a gold medal run. Closer servers usually mean steadier bitrates for live coverage on smart TV, phone, and computer.
Fast, dependable speeds when it gets busy. Peak sessions can overwhelm hotel Wi-Fi, cafés, and even home routers. We use modern, efficient VPN protocols and smart routing so your stream stays watchable when everyone else hits play at the same time.
Works on all your screens, up to 10 devices. One subscription covers your laptop, mobile, tablet, smart TV, and even browser extensions. You can keep the match on the TV, check stats on your phone, and still have room for family devices without juggling logins.
NetGuard blocks trackers and junk. VeePN’s feature helps cut down trackers and shady pop-ups that love to hitch a ride on sports sites and news links around big events. Fewer distractions means more focus on the action and less chance of clicking something risky.
24/7 support when something goes sideways
If an app misbehaves right before puck drop, our team is available around the clock. We’ll help you fix it fast so you don’t miss a decisive goal or last-run attempt.

Try using VeePN without risks, as we offer a 30-day money-back guarantee.

FAQ

Yes. Peacock has confirmed every event live and on demand for Milano Cortina, with replays and original shows. NBC Olympics programming on NBC, USA network, and CNBC complements that.

In much of Europe, yes, via EBU public broadcasters like BBC in the UK, ARD/ZDF in Germany, RAI in Italy, France Télévisions in France, and others, with pay options on WBD platforms for full depth.

Stick to official broadcasters. Police and anti-piracy groups keep seizing illegal sports streams, and many pirate pages push malware and payment fraud. If a site promises premium coverage without credentials, it’s a trap.

Use a trusted VPN, log into your service in your home country, and connect your smart tv or phone through the hotel network only after securing the connection. Check your VPN for DNS-leak protection and Kill Switch.

Written by Oliver Bennett Oliver Bennett is a dedicated cyber security content writer with a knack for breaking down intricate cyber topics into accessible and actionable insights.