The Olympic Rings are set in front of surrounding mountains at Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium on January 26, 2026 in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. Maja Hitij/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. 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. stream opening ceremony free with directv 5-day trial stream opening ceremony on peacock 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. Related Stories TV Cadillac F1 Will Use Its Super Bowl Ad to Rev Up Apple's Formula 1 Ambitions (Exclusive) Lifestyle At the Height of Awards Season, DIRECTV Offering Limited-Time Deal on Live TV Packages At a Glance: How to Watch 2026 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony When: Friday, Feb. 6, 11 a.m. PT/2 p.m. ET (primetime replay at 8 p.m. PT/ET) Channel: NBC Stream online: DirecTV, Peacock, Sling, Hulu + Live TV get directv 5-day free trial 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 Directv free trial 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. NBCUniversal Peacock Starting at $10.99 per month Get Peacock 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 Get Sling 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 Get Hulu + live TV, disney+, ESPN+ 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. THR Newsletters Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day Subscribe Sign Up Live Feed 'Heated Rivalry' Composer Peter Peter on His Debut Scoring Effort: "Pretty Insane, Especially for a First Gig" Today Arizona Sheriff Reveals Why He Remains Hopeful Savannah Guthrie's Mom Is Still Alive Oscars 2026 Matt Friend to Host Academy Awards Red Carpet for 'Live With Kelly and