How to Watch the 2026 Winter Olympics: Curling Online for Free

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Although the Winter Olympics doesn’t officially start until Friday, Feb. 6, there are a few events that begin early to see which countries qualify for competition. To kick off the winter games in Milano Cortina, Italy, countries — like Sweden, South Korea, Great Britain, Norway, Canada and others — compete in curling.

Starting on Wednesday, Feb. 4, curling (mixed doubles preliminary rounds) start at 10:05 a.m. PT/1:05 a.m. ET and broadcasts on NBC, USA Network and CNBC, as well as livestream on Peacock.

At a Glance: How to Watch 2026 Curling at the Winter Olympics Online

The easiest way to watch Winter Olympics Curling without cable is by signing up for Peacock, as well as DirecTV, which comes with a five-day free trial.

Below, keep reading to find out more ways to stream the Winter Olympics Curling online, the TV schedule and other information.

Curling at the Winter Olympics 2026: Date, Time, Location

Winter Olympics Curling takes place in Milano Cortina, Italy starting on Wednesday, Feb. 4, with a beginning at 10:05 a.m. PT/1:05 p.m. ET. Mixed, men’s and women’s curling airs live on NBC, USA Network and CNBC, and livestreams on Peacock. Check out a complete TV schedule for curling here.

Below, keep reading for more on how to stream Winter Olympics Curling online with and without cable, including for free.

How to Stream Curling at the Winter Olympics 2026 Online

Looking for ways to watch Winter Olympics Curling online? For those who haven’t yet subscribed to a streaming platform or are looking to cut the cord, below are a few ways to watch online without cable, including for free when you sign up for a new subscription.

Watch Winter Olympics Curling on NBC, USA Network and CNBC with DirecTV. All of the cable alternative’s packages offer NBC, USA Network and CNBC, along with more than 125 channels — such as CBS, ABC, AMC, Bravo, Disney Channel, ESPN and others.

The streamer has a free trial available, which only lasts for five days. You can cancel or keep the service after the free trial is over, with prices starting at $84.99 for the first month of service ($89.99 per month afterward) for the Choice package with the streamer’s current deals.

Best for NBC

Peacock

Starting at $10.99 per month

Peacock is the home of 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, Italy. Not a Peacock subscriber? The streamer has an ad-free Peacock Premium package for $10.99 monthly (or $109.99 yearly). Otherwise, the ad-supported plan is $16.99 monthly (or $169.99 yearly). Aside from the parade, you’ll get access to originals such as Poker Face, Love Island USA, The Traitors, Ted and others; hit movies like How To Train Your Dragon (2025), The Phoenician Scheme, Megan 2.0, Honey Don’t! and others; live sports and entertainment from NBC Sports; and more than 50 “always-on” streaming channels.

Although the streaming service doesn’t have a free trial directly, you can sign up for a 30-day free trial for Walmart+ — which comes with Peacock. Learn more about Walmart+ and its benefits here.

Best Streaming Bundle

Hulu + Live TV

Three-day free trial

To livestream Winter Olympics Curling online on NBC, USA Network and CNBC, a subscription to Hulu + Live TV is another fantastic option. The streaming service has access to more than 95 other live channels — including BET, CNN, Food Network and more — starting at $89.99 per month and comes with Hulu’s entire streaming library, as well as Disney+ and ESPN Unlimited. Hulu is currently offering a three-day free trial to try before you commit.

Best Wallet-Friendly

Sling

Sling might be a good fit to watch Winter Olympics Curling on NBC, USA Network and CNBC — and the live TV streaming service is on sale for half off your first month of service. With Sling Blue + News Extra, which includes NBC, USA Network and CNBC. The streaming plan comes with other news, entertainment and sports channels, such as FOX, Discovery Channel, FS1, MS Now, NFL Network, SYFY, National Geographic and others.

Please note: Pricing and channel availability varies from location-to-location.