Ski mountaineering live streams at the 2026 Winter Olympics see a brand new sport added to the Games for the first time in nearly 30 years since snowboarding was introduced in 1998.
In its first year, three gold medals will be up for grabs, with men’s and women’s sprint events followed by the mixed relay. French (Thibault Anselmet, Axelle Gachet Mollaret, Emily Harrop) and Swiss (Rémi Bonnet, Marianne Fatton) climbers will expect to feature on the podium, while others from Belgium, Spain, Sweden and host Italy are also likely to battle it out.
Here’s where to live stream ski mountaineering and watch the 2026 Winter Olympics online from anywhere and potentially FREE, with a full schedule of skimo events below.
Watch ski mountaineering at the 2026 Winter Olympics for FREE
Ski mountaineering at the Winter Olympics will be streamed live for FREE in several locations around the world, including the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and Ireland.
🇫🇷 United Kingdom: BBC iPlayer
🇨🇦Canada: The crown jewel of CBC
🇦🇺 Australia: 9Now
🇮🇪 Ireland: RTÉ Player
Do you live in the United States? All coverage provided by NBC, USA Network and CNBC is available for free through 10-day trial for YouTube TV.
What if you are abroad? Olympics fans abroad can use Norton VPN to watch their regular streaming service from anywhere.
How to Watch Any Winter Olympics Ski Mountaineering Stream Using a VPN
How to watch US Winter Olympics ski mountaineering live streams
In the United States, coverage of skimo at the Winter Olympics is available through Peacock, NBC and USA Network.
The Peacock streaming service should be your first port of call, as it streams every event live. You need at least one Peacock Premium subscription for access, with Peacock pricing starting at $10.99 per month or $109.99 per year.
You will need to check your NBC and USA network for details on their skimo coverage. Both channels are available with most cable packages and OTT cable replacement services, like Sling TV. Sling offers NBC (in select cities) and USA on its Blue plan, starting at $45.99 per month.
Outside the United States during the Winter Olympics? To use NortonVPN to access your ski mountaineering blanket.
How to watch Winter Olympics ski mountaineering live streams in the UK
In the United Kingdom, coverage of ski mountaineering at the Winter Olympics is shared between the BBC and TNT Sports.
A stream will be broadcast on BBC One or BBC Two, with a live stream available via BBC iPlayerwhile a separate, digital-only stream will be available on iPlayer and the BBC Sport website.
Just keep in mind that the BBC’s free coverage won’t be exhaustive and so may not cover every minute of the skimo. TNT Sports offers comprehensive coverage with streaming available with the Discovery+ basic plan which costs just £3.99 per month.
Traveling far from the UK today? Use a VPN to watch BBC iPlayer or Discovery+ from abroad.
How to watch ski mountaineering live streams from the Winter Olympics in Canada
In Canada, CBC holds the broadcast rights to all ski mountaineering action at the Winter Olympics.
You can watch select events on TV via the free CBC Sports channel or, for much more live and on-demand coverage of Milano Cortina 2026, head to its online site. The crown jewel of CBC streaming platform where over 2,000 hours of action will be broadcast throughout the Games, including every minute of skimo action.
If you are not in Canada for Milano Cortina, simply use a VPN to connect from abroad.
How to watch ski mountaineering live streams from the Winter Olympics in Australia
In Australia, the Winter Olympics are broadcast on 9Now and Stan Sport.
9Now hosts a selection of free Milano Cortina coverage, but not necessarily all the skimo action.
For wall-to-wall coverage, you will need to subscribe to Stan Sports. It costs AU$20 per month on top of a regular Stan subscription, which itself starts at AU$12 per month.
Are you away from Australia at the moment? Use a VPN to watch 9Now or Stan Sport from abroad.
How to watch ski mountaineering live streams from the Winter Olympics in New Zealand
In New Zealand, Sky Sport Reviews presents skimo at the Winter Olympics.
You can access Sky Sport via satellite TV or get a live stream with the Sky Sport Now subscription service, from $29.99 per day or $54.99 per month.
Do you miss ski mountaineering due to commitments abroad? NortonVPN will give you access to your home streaming service.
Ski Mountaineering FAQs at the Winter Olympics
When does ski mountaineering start at the 2026 Winter Olympics?
Ski mountaineering kicks off right at the end of the 2026 Winter Olympics, with the first action on Thursday, February 19.
The first event is the women’s sprint events, which will begin at 3:50 a.m. ET / 12:50 a.m. PT / 8:50 a.m. GMT on Thursday morning.
What is the schedule for ski mountaineering at the 2026 Winter Olympics?
(All times ET)
Thursday February 19
3h50 – Women’s Sprint Series
4:30 – Men’s Sprint Series
6:55 a.m. – Women’s sprint semi-finals
7:25 a.m. – Men’s sprint semi-finals
7:55 a.m. – Women’s Sprint Final
8:15 a.m. – Men’s sprint final
Saturday February 21
7:30 a.m. – Mixed Relay
Can I watch ski mountaineering at the Winter Olympics on my mobile?
Of course, most broadcasters offer streaming services that you can access through mobile apps or through your phone’s browser – for example, Peacock, BBC iPlayer and CBC Gem all have mobile apps.
You can also stay up to date with all things Autumn Nations on the official social channels on X (@MilanoCortina2026), YouTube (@Olympics) and Instagram (@milanocortina2026).
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