How to follow the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics on TV and streaming: complete guide for viewers

Le Winter Olympics Milan Cortina 2026 have been ongoing since February 4 to 22, 2026, and millions of fans around the world follow competitions in skiing, biathlon, skating, field field hockey and many other disciplines. If you want to know Where, how and on which TV channels and digital platforms to follow all competitions - from qualifying to the opening ceremony and closing-this guide gives you a clear and up-to-date overview.

In Italy: Rai, Eurosport and free streaming on RaiPlay

In Italy, coverage of the Olympics is provided by. two major broadcasters:

Rai (unencrypted)

• Rai 1, Rai 2 and Rai Sport HD (channel 58 DTT) broadcast numerous live races, including some of Italy's most anticipated tests and in-depth studies.
• La Opening Ceremony (Feb. 6) will be seen live on Rai 1 and streaming on RaiPlay.
• Schedules and daily race schedules on Rai can also be accessed via TV guide and digital platforms.

Eurosport / Discovery+

• European rights are in the hands of Warner Bros Discovery (Eurosport): competitions are broadcast on Eurosport 1, Eurosport 2 and through the streaming service Discovery+.
• These channels offer full coverage of races, live studies, interviews and in-depth reports from various locations (Milan, Cortina, Antholz, Livigno).
• Eurosport and Discovery+ require subscription but many races and content are available throughout the event.

Free and paid streaming

• In Italy you can follow the Olympics live streaming on RaiPlay, free with registration.
• Races on Eurosport can be viewed via Discovery+, or through services that include subscription channels such as DAZN, TIMvision, Prime Video Channels and HBO Max.

International coverage: NBC (US), BBC (UK) and TNT Sports (Europe)

The Olympics have global coverage, with dedicated broadcasters in major markets:

United States - NBC and Peacock

• NBC broadcasts many of the daily races live, with large windows both daytime and primetime.
• The streaming platform Peacock offers live coverage of virtually all competitions and on-demand replays, as well as special content such as “Gold Zone” insights.
• The opening and closing of the Olympics are broadcast live on NBC in the United States.

United Kingdom - BBC and TNT Sports

• In the United Kingdom the BBC One/Two HD broadcasts many races on free-to-air and away BBC iPlayer streaming.
• TNT Sports dedicates special channels (e.g., TNT Sports Olympics 1/2 HD) to provide comprehensive coverage, including multiple events simultaneously.

Europe and other countries

• In many European countries Warner Bros Discovery/Eurosport holds the main rights, with coverage also on HBO Max in some regions.

Digital options and official apps

In addition to traditional TV, there are official digital solutions To follow all events:

• Official Olympics app: offers scheduling, results, calendar, custom notifications, and athlete and medal information.
• NBC Olympics App / NBC Sports App: live and on-demand streaming for users in the US.
• Discovery+ and Eurosport App: live coverage, replays and in-depth coverage in Europe.
• RaiPlay: free streaming of races broadcast by Rai.

Schedules and schedule: beware of time zone differences

The Olympics are held in CET (Central European Time) time zone, so those in other areas need to consider the time differences:

• In North America morning events in Italy are aired in the evening or night.
• In Asia and Oceania races could be broadcast late in the evening or local night.
• The main ceremonies (Feb. 6 and 22) will be scheduled in bands with high international visibility.

How not to miss any race

To best follow all the competitions of the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, here are some practical tips:

Follow TV programming on Rai and Eurosport every morning and afternoon To avoid missing live competitions.
Subscribe to Discovery+ or Peacock For comprehensive coverage of all disciplines.
Download the official app of the Olympics for real-time results and live updates.
Check the event schedules in the local time zone so you don't miss the races you are interested in.