Where to Livestream the 2026 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony Online

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While preliminary and qualifying rounds for curling, snowboarding and ice hockey are already underway, the 2026 Winter Games officially kick off with the Milano Cortina opening ceremony on Friday, Feb. 6. Since the ceremony will be broadcast live at 11 a.m. PT/2 p.m. ET on NBC, cord-cutters can livestream it on any streaming service that carries the network, including DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Sling and Hulu + Live TV. The opening ceremony will also air live on Peacock, however the streamer does not offer a free trial.

Following the live broadcast, the opening ceremony will re-air with primetime coverage at 8 p.m. PT/ET on NBC (livestreamed via DirecTV, Sling and Hulu + Live TV) and Peacock. Since select streamers are offering free trials and limited-time discounts, viewers can catch the festivities at no cost; keep reading to learn more about each option.

At a Glance: How to Watch 2026 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony

Primarily taking place at the San Siro Stadium in Milan, Italy, the opening ceremony includes performances by Mariah Carey, Andrea Bocelli, Lang Lang, Cecilia Bartoli, Ghali, Pierfrancesco Favino, Sabrina Impacciatore and Laura Pausini. Learn more about each streaming option (and their free trials) below.

How to Watch Olympics Opening Ceremony 2026 Online: Air Date and Time, Livestream Free

The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony airs live on Friday, Feb. 6, at 11 a.m. PT/2 p.m. ET on NBC (which can be livestreamed free with DirecTV’s five-day trial) and Peacock. Following the live broadcast, the opening ceremony will re-air with primetime coverage at 8 p.m. PT/ET on NBC and Peacock.

DirecTV

Five-day free trial; packages from $19.99 per month

NBC is included in any of DirecTV’s signature packages: Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate or Premier. Plus, DirecTV is offering a five-day free trial for its streaming service, meaning new subscribers can catch five days of competition at no cost.

Learn more about each plan option, including how to build your own channel lineup (starting at just $19.99 per month), at directv.com.

Peacock

Starting at $10.99 per month

Peacock is the official streaming home of the 2026 Winter Olympics. Not a Peacock subscriber? The streamer has an ad-supported Peacock Premium package for $10.99 monthly (or $109.99 yearly). Otherwise, the ad-free Peacock Premium Plus plan is $16.99 monthly (or $169.99 yearly).

While the streaming service doesn’t have a free trial directly, deal-savvy streamers can enjoy free Peacock access through partner subscriptions, including Instacart+ and Walmart+, which both include Peacock Premium in their membership. Plus, since both Instacart+ and Walmart+ offer free trials — 14 days for Instacart+ and 30 days for Walmart+ — members can stream Peacock (and therefore, the 2026 Winter Olympic Games) at no cost during the trial period. Learn more about Walmart+ streaming offers here.

Sling

Half off first month for select plans

NBC is included in Sling’s Blue Plan, starting at $45.99 per month.

For the best bang for your buck, opt for Sling’s Orange & Blue plan, which is currently half off for the first month: $33 for the first month and $65.99 monthly thereafter.

Hulu + Live TV

Three-day free trial; packages from $89.99 per month

Watch NBC for free with a three-day trial to Hulu + Live TV, which comes bundled with Disney+ and ESPN+, starting at $89.99 per month.

See here for The Hollywood Reporter‘s complete guide to watching the 2026 Winter Olympics live online.