2026 Winter Olympics Where to Watch : The 25th Olympic Winter Games are officially underway! While the grand Opening Ceremony is scheduled for this Friday, February 6, at the San Siro Stadium, early round competitions in curling, ice hockey, and snowboarding began earlier today. Over 3,000 athletes have converged in Italy to compete across 116 events in 16 sports.
Here is your comprehensive guide to watching the games from anywhere in the world.
1. Official Broadcasters by Region
The 2026 Games feature a mix of traditional television and expanded 4K streaming options.
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| Region | Primary TV Network | Streaming Platform |
| India | Sports18 | [suspicious link removed] (Free) |
| United States | NBC, USA Network, CNBC | Peacock (Every event live) |
| United Kingdom | BBC One, BBC Two | BBC iPlayer & discovery+ |
| Canada | CBC, TSN, RDS | CBC Gem |
| Australia | Channel 9 | 9Now & Stan Sport |
| Europe | Eurosport | discovery+ / Local EBU Members |
2. Watching in India: Free Access on JioCinema
For viewers in India, Viacom18 holds the exclusive rights.
- Live Streaming: All events are available for free on the JioCinema app and website.
- Television: Sports18 1 and Sports18 2 will provide 24/7 coverage with a focus on major medal events and Indian athletes.
- Opening Ceremony: Watch it live on February 6 at 12:30 AM IST (early Saturday morning).
3. Key Dates & Schedule
- Early Rounds: Started Today, February 4 (Curling & Hockey).
- Opening Ceremony: Friday, February 6.
- Super Bowl Sunday (Feb 8): In the US, NBC will air a historic double-header featuring both the Olympics and Super Bowl LX.
- Closing Ceremony: Sunday, February 22.
4. Major Features for 2026
- The “Gold Zone”: Peacock (US) and discovery+ (Europe) have introduced a whip-around show that jumps between events to catch every gold medal moment in real-time.
- 4K Ultra HD: NBC and Eurosport are broadcasting the entire games in 4K for the first time in Winter Olympics history.
- Rinkside Live: New camera angles in figure skating and hockey provide “behind-the-scenes” access never seen before.
Quick Watch Summary
| Format | Platform | Best For… |
| JioCinema | Mobile/Web | Free live streaming in India. |
| Peacock | App | Comprehensive 4K coverage and “Gold Zone” (USA). |
| BBC iPlayer | Web/Smart TV | Free highlights and curated live feeds (UK). |
| Olympic Channel | Olympics.com | Highlights, replays, and athlete features globally. |
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