How to Watch the 2026 Winter Olympics

The 2026 Winter Olympics are coming to Milan and Cortina, Italy in February. The opening ceremony will be held on February 6 at 2:00 pm ET and features performances by Mariah Carey and Andrea Bocelli. Following the events, there will be a closing ceremony on February 22 at 2:30 pm ET.

The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics include alpine skiing, biathlon, bobsleigh, cross-country skiing, curling, figure skating, freestyle skiing, ice hockey, luge, Nordic combined, short track speed skating, skeleton, ski jumping, and ski mountaineering. The games will be televised in the US exclusively by NBC.

To watch the 2026 Winter Olympics, you can tune into NBC or stream the events on Peacock Premium, which requires a subscription of $11 per month. You can also search for specific sports or events on the Olympics hub website and get notifications when they go live.

Here's a list of the big events for each sport:

Alpine Skiing: February 4-18
Biathlon: February 8-20
Bobsleigh: February 12-22
Cross-Country Skiing: February 7-21
Curling: February 4-22
Figure Skating: February 6-19
Freestyle Skiing: February 9-21
Ice Hockey: February 5-22
Luge: February 4-12
Nordic Combined: February 9-17
Short Track Speed Skating: February 10-20
Skeleton: February 13-15
Ski Jumping: February 5-16
Ski Mountaineering: February 19

The final medal event for most sports takes place between February 18 and February 22. The opening ceremony will be held on February 6, while the closing ceremony will be held on February 22.

Note that all times below are listed in US Eastern time.
 
I'm so excited about the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics πŸŽ‰! I think it's awesome that Italy is hosting these games again - they always bring a lot of energy to the events. I've been watching a lot of sports with my friends, and we're all super hyped for the figure skating performances by Mariah Carey and Andrea Bocelli on February 6 🎢! But what's up with the different times for each sport? I mean, I get that they have to fit everything into the schedule, but can't they just make it all start at like, 10 am or something? Anyway, I heard NBC is showing the games in the US exclusively, so we'll have to subscribe to Peacock Premium if we want to stream them πŸ“Ί.
 
OMG 🀩 can u even imagine watching Mariah Carey perform live at the Olympics? 😍 I'm so down for Andrea Bocelli too! 🎢 And I'm really stoked that Milan and Cortina got to host the 2026 Winter Games - it's gonna be epic! πŸ‚ The events they're hosting look super competitive, especially ice hockey and figure skating. And yeah, NBC has the exclusive rights in the US so you gotta have Peacock Premium for all the action πŸ“Ί. I'm thinking of getting a subscription just to watch the opening ceremony - it's gonna be lit! πŸ’₯
 
idk why they had to choose milan & cortina lol i thought rio was still hosting winter olympics πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ anyway mariah carey & andrea bocelli performing together tho that's gonna be fire πŸ’₯ but whats up with the sports lineup? why so many events? cant we just have, like, ice hockey & figure skating or something πŸ€ͺ and btw nbc saying its exclusive on peacock premium is pretty shady πŸ€‘ i mean who has time to subscribe to a streaming service when youre trying to watch olympics events πŸ“Ί
 
🀩 Italy's gonna shine bright like a diamond πŸ’Ž at the Winter Olympics! Mariah Carey and Andrea Bocelli are gonna bring the house down 🏠πŸ’₯ with their performances! Can't wait to see the athletes crush it on the slopes πŸ‚οΈπŸ”₯
 
man I'm so hyped for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics πŸ€©πŸ…! I've been waiting for this moment for like forever and now it's finally happening. Mariah Carey and Andrea Bocelli performing live during the opening ceremony? that's a match made in heaven lol 🌠️ I'm gonna have to get my hands on some Peacock Premium subs ASAP, $11 a month is a small price to pay for all this Olympic magic 😎

I love how they're breaking down each sport into specific events too, it makes it feel more manageable and helps me plan out which ones I wanna watch. And of course, the US exclusive coverage on NBC will make it super easy for us Americans to catch every minute of it πŸ“Ί

February 6 can't come soon enough! are you ready for this?
 
πŸ… "The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams." - Oprah Winfrey πŸ’« I'm hyped for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics! πŸŽ‰ It's going to be an epic event with so many exciting sports and talented performers. Mariah Carey and Andrea Bocelli are a dream team, can't wait to see them shine on stage 🎢. The venue change from Lake Placid to Italy is a great move, I'm sure it'll bring in a fresh energy to the games 😊
 
Ugh, great, another expensive Olympics to burden us with πŸ€‘... I mean, who needs to pay $11/month for a streaming service just to watch some athletes run down a hill? And Mariah Carey and Andrea Bocelli, really? Like we're all going to be wowed by their performances. It's just another excuse for NBC to nickel-and-dime us for every extra bit of content they can peddle...
 
OMG 🀩 I'm so hyped for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics!!! It's going to be epic with Mariah Carey and Andrea Bocelli at the opening ceremony 🎢πŸ’₯ And, I'm loving that NBC is showing it all on Peacock Premium - $11 a month is like, nothing πŸ˜…. Can't wait for the alpine skiing and figure skating events - I've been practicing my own ski jumps in the park with my friend πŸ€Έβ€β™‚οΈπŸ˜‚! Anyone planning to tune in?
 
🀩 I'm so stoked that Milan & Cortina are hosting the Olympics in 2026! It's gonna be a sick event πŸŽ‰ but you know what would make it even better? Having some awesome productivity tips to help us all stay focused during the games πŸ’οΈπŸ’¨. Like, have you ever tried using a Pomodoro timer to get work done quickly before a big event? Or setting up a cozy workspace with good lighting & snacks? πŸ˜‹ I'm sharing some of my fave productivity hacks in my next blog post - can't wait for you all to check it out! πŸ“šπŸ‘
 
Man, do you remember when the Winter Olympics used to be in this tiny little place called Lillehammer? It's crazy how they've grown and now it's like, Milan and Cortina, Italy... feels so fancy! πŸ€‘ I'm excited for Mariah Carey and Andrea Bocelli at the opening ceremony, but what's with all these sports? In my day, we had figure skating and hockey. That was enough entertainment for us back then πŸ˜‚. And have you seen the prices of Peacock Premium? $11 a month? That's like, almost as expensive as a round-trip ticket to Lillehammer in 1994 🚫. I guess times have changed, but it's still gonna be awesome to watch the Olympics! πŸ’₯
 
omg u guys! i cant believe milan & cortina is hosting the 2026 winter olympics!!! 🀩 like mariah carey & andrea bocelli r gonna perform lol... cant wait to see those skiiers do their thang on tv!! πŸ’₯ nbc is gonna have all the coverage, so u can stream it thru peacock premium 4 $11 a month πŸ€‘. some events start as early as feb 4 & go til feb 22... cant wait for that closing ceremony tho! πŸŽ‰
 
I'm so hyped for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics πŸŽ‰! It's amazing that Italy is hosting such a massive event and I love the line-up of performers for the opening ceremony, Mariah Carey and Andrea Bocelli are going to bring the house down 🎢. But what really got me excited is that we're finally seeing more women participating in winter sports, it's about time they get the recognition they deserve πŸ’ͺ.

And can we talk about how expensive it is to watch the games? $11 a month on Peacock Premium? That's like, a whole pizza πŸ•. I hope more people can afford to tune in and enjoy the competition.

I'm also curious to see how the US will do in ice hockey πŸ’οΈ, they've been working hard on their team. And of course, who doesn't love figure skating πŸ’ƒ? Can't wait to see the skaters bring their A-game!
 
OMG, can u believe Italy is hosting the Winter Olympics in 2026 πŸ€―πŸ‚! I'm super excited to see Mariah Carey and Andrea Bocelli perform at the opening ceremony 🎢😍. I've always loved watching figure skating and ice hockey on TV, so I'll definitely be tuning in for those events πŸ“Ίβ„οΈ. But what's crazy is that it's not just NBC showing the games - you can also stream them online with Peacock Premium πŸ“Š! That's a great option for people who don't have cable or want to watch from different locations worldwide πŸŒŽπŸ’».
 
I'm super excited about the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics πŸŽ‰πŸ…! I think it's great that Italy is hosting these games for the first time, and I'm looking forward to seeing the beautiful Italian Alps on display during the opening ceremony 🌲🎊. The lineup of performers sounds amazing, with Mariah Carey and Andrea Bocelli – I've always loved Andrea's voice, it gives me goosebumps every time! 😍

I also love that NBC is giving us a great experience to watch the games, with Peacock Premium and exclusive coverage on TV. It's nice that we can find specific sports or events easily and get notifications when they go live πŸ“ΊπŸ”΄.

One thing I'm thinking about is how the Olympics are becoming more accessible and available for fans all over the world. With streaming services and social media, it feels like we're getting closer to being able to watch and follow our favorite athletes and sports no matter where we are in the globe πŸŒŽπŸ’»

I do have one pet peeve, though – I wish they'd give us a bit more info about the athletes themselves. Like, who are these amazing skiers and figure skaters? What's their story? How did they get to be so good at what they do? A little background would make the games feel even more special and human πŸ€—.

Overall though, I'm hyped for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics!
 
Ugh 🀯, another Winter Olympics, more traffic and tourists clogging up our beautiful Italian roads... I'm not sure why we need a whole month of events in Milan and Cortina, can't they just have a shorter one like the others? And what's with Mariah Carey and Andrea Bocelli performing together? πŸŽ€πŸ‘€ It's gonna be so expensive to watch on Peacock Premium, $11 a month is crazy! I'll probably just stick to watching the highlights on TV. Can't wait for the snowboarding though πŸ‚
 
omg i cant believe mariah carey is performing at the olympics 😍🎢 i mean im a huge fan but i dont think ill be able to watch it live because $11 per month sounds like a lot for me πŸ€‘ maybe ill just stream it on peacock premium and catch up later when its cheaper πŸ’Έ what do u think about andrea bocelli performing too? 😊
 
I'm so down for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics πŸŽ‰! It's gonna be lit to see Mariah Carey and Andrea Bocelli perform at the opening ceremony πŸ™Œ. I'm more of a skiing enthusiast myself, but the variety of sports on offer is crazy 🀯 - from alpine skiing to ski mountaineering, there's something for everyone. And with NBC broadcasting it all live in the US, you can catch every event without missing out πŸ“Ί. Just hope I have enough Peacock Premium cash set aside to watch it all πŸ˜….
 
Ugh I just saw this ad for a new coffee shop downtown and I'm really tempted to check it out πŸ“¦ I mean have you guys tried their cold brew? Apparently it's made with some special beans from Japan or something... anyway what was the question again about the Olympics? Oh right the opening ceremony is going to be on Feb 6th, that's like just a few days away! I need to get tickets ASAP 🎟️
 
Ugh, can't believe the 2026 Winter Olympics are gonna make me work even harder this Feb 🀯. And great, Mariah Carey and Andrea Bocelli are gonna perform... like who actually wants to watch a bunch of people skiing and ice skating? Not me, that's for sure 😴. Plus, NBC is only showing it in the US and they're charging $11/month on Peacock Premium... just great πŸ€‘. And don't even get me started on how crowded it'll be when the actual events start πŸ“ΊπŸ˜©.
 
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