Peacock Subscription Options
Peacock offers two paid tiers that give you live access to NBC‑aired Olympic coverage.
- Ad‑supported plan – $11/month: Stream live sports and events on NBC, including the 2026 Winter Olympics and Super Bowl LX. You also receive thousands of hours of on‑demand shows and movies such as Parks and Recreation, The Office, and every Bravo series.
- Ad‑free plan – $17/month: All the benefits of the $11 plan plus live access to your local NBC affiliate (not limited to sports windows) and the ability to download selected titles for offline viewing.
Live Broadcast Times for the Opening Ceremony
The 2026 Milan‑Cortina Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony will be aired twice on Friday:
- First broadcast: 2 PM – 5 PM ET
- Encore broadcast: 8 PM – 11 PM ET
Both air on NBC, which is included with Peacock’s live‑TV streams and many cable‑satellite providers.
DirecTV Entertainment Tier Channels
If you prefer a traditional satellite service, DirecTV’s Entertainment tier provides a robust sports lineup.
- ESPN
- TNT
- ACC Network
- Big Ten Network
- CBS Sports Network
- Local NBC, ABC, CBS, and Fox affiliates (availability varies by region)
This package gives you access to college and professional sports, the Winter Olympics, and other live events.
Other Ways to Access NBC Live
Beyond Peacock and DirecTV, NBC’s live stream is also available through several live‑TV streaming services.
- Hulu + Live TV
- Other participating live‑TV platforms that carry NBC