The Olympic rings are seen prior to the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics on Jan. 31, 2026, in Livigno, Italy. Patrick Smith/Getty Images Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, The Hollywood Reporter may receive an affiliate commission. Ahead of Friday's Olympics opening ceremony, competition officially kicks off with curling on Wednesday, Feb. 4, in Milan. Since the Games air across NBC, USA Network and CNBC, cord-cutters can stream events live on any TV streaming service that carries those networks, including DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Sling and Hulu + Live TV. Additionally, Peacock serves as the official streaming home of the Olympics, however the streamer does not offer a free trial. stream olympics free with directv 5-day trial stream olympics on peacock At a Glance: How to Watch Winter Olympics 2026 Related Stories TV Sabrina Carpenter Hosts 'The Muppet Show' Special: How to Watch the Musical Event Online TV NBC Says Mary Carillo Will Co-Host Olympics Opening Ceremony, Stepping In for Savannah Guthrie When: Feb. 4-22, 2026 (preliminary rounds start on Feb. 4; main competition starts on Feb. 6) Channel: NBC, USA Network, CNBC Stream online: DirecTV, Peacock, Sling, Hulu + Live TV get directv 5-day free trial Where to Watch Winter Olympics 2026 Online: Milan Schedule, Free Livestream While the easiest way to catch Olympics coverage is either through DirecTV's five-day free trial period or with a Peacock subscription, The Hollywood Reporter is further outlining each streaming option ahead. Plus, check out the complete event schedule - and their corresponding channels - for the 2026 Olympic Winter Games here. Preliminary competition begins on Feb. 4, the main competition (marked by the opening ceremony) starts on Feb. 6, and the closing ceremony is on Feb. 22. Learn more about each streaming option (and their free trials) below. DirecTV Five-day free trial; packages from $19.99 per month Directv free trial NBC, USA Network and CNBC are 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. NBCUniversal Peacock Starting at $10.99 per month Get Peacock Peacock is the 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 Sling Half off first month for select plans Get Sling NBC and USA Network are included in Sling's Blue Plan, starting at $45.99 per month, while CNBC is included in Sling Blue + News Extra add-on. 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 Hulu + Live TV Three-day free trial; packages from $89.99 per month Get Hulu + live TV, disney+, ESPN+ Watch NBC, USA Network and CNBC for free with a three-day trial to Hulu + Live TV, which comes bundled with Disney+ and ESPN+, starting at $89.99 per month. THR Newsletters Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day Subscribe Sign Up Live Feed Jon Hamm Calls James Marsden a "Chaos Agent" on Season Two of 'Your Friends and Neighbors' The Sopranos Asked About Columbus Statue, the White House Quotes Tony Soprano Savannah Guthrie How the 'Today' Show Is Covering Savannah Guthrie's Mom's Suspected Kidnapping Live Feed Sherri Shepherd Says She's "Overwhelmed" With Support Following Talk Show Cancellation Live Feed Elisabeth Moss Credits Kerry Washington for Moving Production of Apple TV's 'Imperfect Women' to L.A. Truth Be Told Scott Printz, Producer on 'Private Practice' and 'How to Get Away With Murder,' Dies at 69 Live Feed Jon Hamm Calls James Marsden a "Chaos Agent" on Season Two of 'Your Friends and Neighbors' The Sopranos Asked About Columbus Statue, the White House Quotes Tony Soprano Savannah Guthrie How t