{"id":1072,"date":"2026-02-05T16:44:35","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T14:44:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aspettandomilanocortina2026.it\/?p=1072"},"modified":"2026-02-05T16:44:36","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T14:44:36","slug":"how-to-follow-winter-olympics-milan-cortina-2026-on-tv-and-streaming-complete-guide-for-viewers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aspettandomilanocortina2026.it\/en\/how-to-follow-winter-olympics-milan-cortina-2026-on-tv-and-streaming-complete-guide-for-viewers\/","title":{"rendered":"How to follow the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics on TV and streaming: complete guide for viewers"},"content":{"rendered":"<script type=\"text\/plain\" data-tcf=\"waiting-for-consent\" data-id=\"1033\" data-bid=\"1\" data-placement=\"1034\">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<\/script>\n<p>Le <strong>Winter Olympics Milan Cortina 2026<\/strong> have been ongoing since <strong>February 4 to 22, 2026<\/strong>, and millions of fans around the world follow competitions in skiing, biathlon, skating, field hockey and many other disciplines. If you want to know <strong>Where, how and on which TV channels and digital platforms to follow all competitions<\/strong> - from qualifying to the opening ceremony and closing-this guide gives you a clear and up-to-date overview.<\/p><script type=\"text\/plain\" data-tcf=\"waiting-for-consent\" data-id=\"1037\" data-bid=\"1\" data-placement=\"726\">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<\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>In Italy: Rai, Eurosport and free streaming on RaiPlay<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In Italy, coverage of the Olympics is provided by. <strong>two major broadcasters<\/strong>:<\/p><script type=\"text\/plain\" data-tcf=\"waiting-for-consent\" data-id=\"1033\" data-bid=\"1\" data-placement=\"985\">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<\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Rai (unencrypted)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Rai 1, Rai 2 and Rai Sport HD (channel 58 DTT)<\/strong> broadcast <strong>numerous live races<\/strong>, including some of Italy's most anticipated tests and in-depth studies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>La <strong>Opening Ceremony (Feb. 6)<\/strong> will be seen live on <strong>Rai 1<\/strong> and streaming on <strong>RaiPlay<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Schedules and daily race schedules on Rai can also be accessed via TV guide and digital platforms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Eurosport \/ Discovery+<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>European rights are in the hands of <strong>Warner Bros Discovery (Eurosport)<\/strong>: competitions are broadcast on <strong>Eurosport 1, Eurosport 2<\/strong> and through the streaming service <strong>Discovery+<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>These channels offer <strong>full coverage of races<\/strong>, live studies, interviews and in-depth reports from various locations (Milan, Cortina, Antholz, Livigno).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eurosport and Discovery+ require <strong>subscription<\/strong> but many races and content are available throughout the event.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Free and paid streaming<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In Italy you can follow the Olympics <strong>live streaming on RaiPlay<\/strong>, free with registration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Races on Eurosport can be viewed via <strong>Discovery+<\/strong>, or through services that include subscription channels such as <strong>DAZN, TIMvision, Prime Video Channels and HBO Max<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>International coverage: NBC (US), BBC (UK) and TNT Sports (Europe)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Olympics have global coverage, with dedicated broadcasters in major markets:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>United States - NBC and Peacock<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>NBC<\/strong> broadcasts many of the daily races live, with large windows both daytime and <strong>primetime<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The streaming platform <strong>Peacock<\/strong> offers live coverage of virtually <strong>all competitions<\/strong> and on-demand replays, as well as special content such as \u201cGold Zone\u201d insights.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The opening and closing of the Olympics are broadcast live on NBC in the United States.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>United Kingdom - BBC and TNT Sports<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the United Kingdom the <strong>BBC One\/Two HD<\/strong> broadcasts many races on free-to-air and away <strong>BBC iPlayer<\/strong> streaming.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>TNT Sports<\/strong> dedicates special channels (e.g., TNT Sports Olympics 1\/2 HD) to provide comprehensive coverage, including multiple events simultaneously.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Europe and other countries<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In many European countries Warner Bros Discovery\/Eurosport holds the main rights, with coverage also on HBO Max in some regions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Digital options and official apps<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to traditional TV, there are <strong>official digital solutions<\/strong> To follow all events:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Official Olympics app<\/strong>: offers scheduling, results, calendar, custom notifications, and athlete and medal information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>NBC Olympics App \/ NBC Sports App<\/strong>: live and on-demand streaming for users in the US.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Discovery+ and Eurosport App<\/strong>: live coverage, replays and in-depth coverage in Europe.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>RaiPlay<\/strong>: free streaming of races broadcast by Rai.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Schedules and schedule: beware of time zone differences<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Olympics are held in <strong>CET (Central European Time) time zone<\/strong>, so those in other areas need to consider the time differences:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In <strong>North America<\/strong> morning events in Italy are aired in the evening or night.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In <strong>Asia and Oceania<\/strong> races could be broadcast late in the evening or local night.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The main ceremonies (Feb. 6 and 22) will be scheduled in bands with high international visibility.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How not to miss any race<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To best follow all the competitions of the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, here are some practical tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Follow TV programming on Rai and Eurosport every morning and afternoon<\/strong> To avoid missing live competitions.<br><strong>Subscribe to Discovery+ or Peacock<\/strong> For comprehensive coverage of all disciplines.<br><strong>Download the official app<\/strong> of the Olympics for real-time results and live updates.<br>Check the <strong>event schedules<\/strong> in the local time zone so you don't miss the races you are interested in.<\/p>\n<div class=\"amc-dopo-il-contenuto\" id=\"amc-1820403293\"><script type=\"text\/plain\" data-tcf=\"waiting-for-consent\" data-id=\"1033\" data-bid=\"1\">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<\/script><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics are underway from February 4 to 22, 2026, and millions of fans around the world are following the competitions in skiing, biathlon, skating, field hockey and many other disciplines. 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