The 2026 Winter Olympics are in Milan, and this is shaping up to be an exciting addition to the international tradition. Lucky for cord-cutters, you can watch the Olympics without an expensive cable TV subscription. When you’re ready to catch all the action, here are options to stream online on your phone or computer, or watch live on TV without cable.
When are the Olympics?
The 2026 Winter Olympics officially open Friday, Feb. 6, with the closing ceremony on Sunday, Feb. 22.
You can view the entire Milan Olympics schedule here so you know when your favorite nations or athletes are competing.
Who is broadcasting the 2026 Olympics?
As in past years, the Olympics are being broadcast on TV by NBC.
With cable TV, you can turn to any channel to watch. But without cable, how do you watch the Olympics live? We’ve got you covered. Here’s where you can watch the Olympics live and how you can stream the 2026 games.
How to watch the Olympics on TV without cable
The easiest place to watch the core NBC coverage is on your TV with a digital TV antenna. Digital antennas start at really affordable versions like this one and get more expensive for further range. If you live in or near a big city, odds are you can get a strong signal for this one-time, low cost without cable. Plus, once you have it, you can watch all of your local channels with the same antenna and no subscription cost. Digital antennas pick up channels like NBC, CBS, ABC and Fox.
Where I live in Ventura, California, the NBC signal is not strong enough for my TVs, so I’m stuck with streaming options. Lucky for me, and many others, streaming the Olympics is also quite easy.
How to watch the Olympics online
The next place to look if you don’t have a digital antenna or gear to stream to your TV is your trusty computer or smartphone. You can watch hours of Olympic goodness on your computer at NBCOlympics.com, which includes streaming of all NBC primetime broadcasts. If you can’t watch every moment live, sign up for a free Peacock account and get access to the Olympic Spotlight channel, where you can catch the latest updates and highlights.
Alternatively, you can download the NBC Sports App (iOS, Android) to stream the Olympics on your phone. Just beware of big data costs if you are streaming without a WiFi connection.
Stream live Olympic coverage from TV networks
Today you have several options to get a live TV stream to your home without a cable subscription. Popular choices are SlingTV, FuboTV, Hulu and YouTube TV.
SlingTV comes in two package options. Accounts come with a special trial offer, so you can get most of the Olympics without paying full price before deciding if SlingTV makes sense for you.
FuboTV is a newer TV streaming service that is more sports-centric than Sling. It also comes with a special free trial. It provides live streaming to computers, phones and streaming devices like Roku, Chromecast, and FireTV. Learn more here.
While Hulu is often referred to as a streaming competitor to Netflix, there is a Hulu + Live TV option that brings the Olympics to your screens. With Hulu, you get access to an extensive library of streaming movies and TV shows, or an upgraded account for live TV. Hulu is also available in a bundle with Disney+ and ESPN+. Learn more here.
YouTube TV will also carry NBC’s coverage of the Olympics. Like the other services, it offers a free trial period.
How you can watch the Olympics for free
While it is not the intention of the free trials, you can certainly “trial hop” on each of these trials to watch at least some of the Olympics via streaming TV without paying a dollar. But you may find the NBC Olympics website and NBC Sports apps easier than signing up for multiple services (and then remembering to cancel!).
Go enjoy the Olympics!
The Olympics are a piece of modern world history. The modern Olympic Games date back to 1896 and the original games date back to the 8th century BC. The games are larger than life, and a fun way to enjoy a friendly world competition. Even without cable TV, you can enjoy watching the Olympic games without cable by streaming at home, on your phone, or anywhere else with a fast internet connection.
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It’s time to make a Starbucks run! It’s not often the popular coffee shop offers any deals or discounts anymore, so that make this one-day-only giveaway extra hot for Starbucks lovers and bargain hunters alike.
Plus, the ubiquitous café is introducing a new dark roast brewed coffee and six globally inspired bakery items — for a limited time.
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Limited-Edition Green Paper Cup
For a limited time throughout February, Starbucks will serve tall, grande and venti hot beverage orders in a limited-edition paper cup wrapped in Starbucks iconic green and original logo.
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Starbucks is introducing six new globally-inspired treats to enjoy alongside your favorite beverage.
The new line-up includes the following treats:
Dubai Chocolate Bite
Cookie Croissant Swirl
Berry Blondie
Strawberry Matcha Loaf
Yuzu Citrus Blossom
Chocolate Pistachio Loaf
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In addition, Starbucks is introducing a new bold, dark roast coffee blend that honors the company’s heritage in roasting the highest quality coffees for more than five decades — 1971 Roast.
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The day after the Big Game on February 9, 2026, Starbucks Rewards members can get a FREE tall iced or brewed coffee (12-oz.) to share with any beverage purchase. Join Starbucks Rewards here.
Limit one complimentary coffee per member. Customizations may cost extra.
Starbucks Rewards Changing Soon
Starbucks is changing the structure of its popular Starbucks Rewards loyalty program on March 10, 2026. Review all of the changes here.
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You know those sales that come along that seem almost too good to be true? Well, this is one of them – except it’s a real life deal that you need to snatch up quickly.
Best Buy isn’t playing around with this one. Buy a TV, get one FREE. Yes, really.
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Purchase this Hisense – 75″ Class QD6 Series Hi-QLED 4K UHD HDR Smart Fire TV (2025) (currently on sale for ONLY $399.99) and add to cart, and you’ll automatically see this Hisense – 32″ Class A4 Series HD 720P LED Smart Roku TV (2025) added to your cart for FREE as well.
That’s a $180 savings – and literally two TVs for the price of one.
You’ll also get two extra bonuses – fubo – Free for 30 days, AND Free Apple TV for 2 months. (both for new subscribers only)
PLUS – you can choose free in store pickup OR get these items delivered FREE to your home.
It’s a crazy-good deal and a super-simple way to upgrade your TVs.
This deal won’t last long – act quickly!
It’s time for sweets for your sweetie – or yourself. What better way to get prepped for Valentine’s Day than with a BOGO for $1 deal at CVS?
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From now until February 7th, head to the store in person or shop online for these stellar savings. It works with various types of candy, from Reese’s to Hershey’s, and with bags of all sizes, too.
Add qualifying products to your cart online, and the discount is automatically taken.
Sales tax applies, and shipping is free unless you spend $35. Some products are available for in-store pickup.
See all the sweets and treats here.
Watching the big game on Super Sunday is always full of action and fun.
And Chipotle is bringing extra spice to this year’s game with a special giveaway that will reward FREE entrées to fans watching the championship game closely, especially the commercials.
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Here’s how the giveaway works:
During the Super Bowl game on Feb. 8, 2026, Chipotle will be giving away up to $1 million in FREE entrée codes to fans.
At one point after halftime and before the third quarter, when an AI-generated commercial airs during the championship game, Chipotle will publish a one-time Reel on its Instagram account, called “The Chipotle Realest 30” — featuring a text–to–claim code.
The first 100,000 fans to text the code to 888222 will receive a FREE entrée. The reward expires Feb. 12, 2026.
For complete details about the super giveaway, click here.
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