It's hard to believe we've just come out of the last major Olympic event in Tokyo, which took place in the summer of 2021. But the XXIV Olympic Winter Games are officially here, with the opening ceremony which will begin on Friday, February 4.
Whether you plan to tune in with Peacock, watch with a cable subscription, find highlights through a streaming service, or hope to find it built into your cord-cutting solution by live, we've gathered everything you need to know in order to broadcast the Olympic Games.
Opening Ceremony coverage begins Friday, February 4, starting at 6:30 a.m. ET / 3:30 a.m. PT. (Beijing is 1 p.m. ahead of the East Coast, and the event is scheduled for 8 p.m. local time.) The event airs live on NBC and Peacock.
If you miss it, the Opening Ceremony will be available on demand on Peacock, NBCOlympics.com and the NBC Sports app, although you will need a cable connection for these options.
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Peacock Free Tier will contain Clips and Highlights. However, for those who want a deeper look at the games – including full event replays and live coverage – you'll need to sign up for one of Peacock's paid tiers:Peacock Premium ($5 per month) or Peacock Premium Plus ($10 per month).
Viewers will also be able to access game coverage through the NBC Sports app and on NBCOlympics.com and NBCSports.com. On NBC, primetime coverage will begin at 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and 7 p.m. ET Sunday, per NBC Sports.
Cutters with existing live TV services will be able to watch the Games wherever NBCU networks are available. A full schedule of specific coverage on individual channels can be found here.
YouTube TV carries NBCU channels covering the Games, including USA, CNBC and NBC. The service typically costs $65 per month, although it occasionally runs promotions that reduce this cost for a specific period of time.
Hulu with Live TV will also be able to access the games live on NBCU channels as well as on demand. Hulu with Live TV starts at $70 per month ($76 per month ad-free) but also includes ESPN Plus and Disney Plus.
FuboTV will provide live and on-demand coverage of the Games through its partnership with NBCU. FuboTV currently starts at $65 per month.
Sling TV has two basic plans, Orange and Blue (each costs $35 per month). Those with a Sling Blue plan (or a package that includes both) will be able to find US gaming coverage. Sling also has additional coverage through its News Extra add-on ($6 per month), which gives viewers access to CNBC. Local NBC Affiliates are available through Sling Blue in select markets.
DIRECTV stream will also provide coverage of the Games. Its plans start at around $70 per month.
