The 2018 Winter Olympics took place in PyeongChang, South Korea, from February 9 to 25. Nearly 3,000 athletes from 92 countries competed in 102 events to claim Olympic glory.
As a premier sporting spectacle, the Winter Olympics deliver unforgettable stories and high-stakes drama unmatched elsewhere. To catch every moment of the action, here's our expert guide on streaming options worldwide.
We'll cover where to watch in the US, UK, and Canada, plus tips for accessing coverage regardless of broadcast restrictions in your location.
Free access depends on your country's broadcast rights holder.
In the US, NBC holds exclusive rights after investing $4.38 billion for Olympics coverage including the 2016 Summer Games, 2020, 2014 Winter Olympics, and 2018.
Responding to viewer demand, NBC aired events live on TV rather than delaying for primetime, aided by the 14-hour time difference that aligned peak action with US evenings. Learn more about time zone conversions.
Stream on the go via the NBC Sports app, offering 1,800 hours of live footage and a full TV channel feed for the first time. Requires a Pay TV subscription; otherwise, limited to 30 minutes initially, then 5 minutes daily. Snapchat's Discover tab shares daily primetime highlights.
Cable costs add up—cut your bill here—but affordable alternatives unlock NBC later in this guide.
UK viewers enjoy comprehensive free coverage from BBC and Eurosport. BBC1 and BBC2 air daily from midnight to 8pm, blending live events, highlights, and replays. Access Eurosport via cable/satellite.
Use your remote's red button on BBC for live event switching. Stream everything free on BBC iPlayer.
CBC owns Canadian rights, available via cable (Bell TV, Rogers) or free over-the-air. TV antennas unlock more.
TV schedule: Olympics Primetime (7pm-2am ET nightly), mornings (6am-noon ET), overnights (2am-6am ET). CBC app streams live venue coverage and medal ceremonies.
Check rights on the official site: Visit olympic.org, click Watch Live top-left, select your country.
Americans can ditch bloated cable for OTT 'skinny bundles' like these, all carrying NBC at lower costs. Compare top services.
$35/month 'Live a Little' package includes NBC channels and NBC Sports app login.
$40/month 'Access' includes NBC channels (no app access).
$40/month with NBC channels and app access.
$35/month with NBC and app access (select cities only).
$25/month Blue plan has NBC/NBCSN; +$5 News Extra for USA/MSNBC. Includes app access.
For unavailable or costly streams, spoof your location to access free feeds like the UK's. Use VPN, Smart DNS, or proxy—but note some sites block VPNs.
Recommended: ExpressVPN (30-day trial, $8/month after). Sign up here for 3 free months.
The 14-hour time gap challenges US/European schedules, but this Reddit user's Google Calendar (/u/weissbrot) lists events in your timezone with alerts.
Start by identifying your local rights holder. Check paid options and slim bundles if needed. Use VPN/DNS for global access.
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