Cross-country skiing live streams at the 2026 Winter Olympics will inevitably see Norway win another set of medals in an event of technique, endurance and speed that has been a mainstay of the games since its inception in 1924.
After the competition saga, Thérèse Johaug decided to remain retired. This opens up the women’s events, giving Jessie Diggins and Team USA a big chance at glory. Not to mention the Swedes Jonna Sundling and Ebba Andersson, who dominated the World Championships in Trondheim last year.
Johannes Høsflot Klæbo in the men’s section, however, is about as close to a favorite as you can get in this discipline. The most successful cross-country skier in World Cup history, he swept the board with five World Championship gold medals and will be confident of adding to his five Olympic victories so far.
Here’s where to live stream cross-country skiing and watch the 2026 Winter Olympics online from anywhere and potentially FREE.
Watch cross-country skiing from the 2026 Winter Olympics for FREE
Cross-country skiing at the Winter Olympics will be broadcast 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 21-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 Cross-Country Stream Using a VPN
How to watch US Winter Olympics cross-country skiing live streams
Streaming service Peacock should be your first port of call for cross-country skiing at the Winter Olympics, as it’s streaming the moment 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.
Alternatively, cord-cutting services like Sling TV carry NBC and USA Network, which will broadcast part of the event in Milano Cortina.
Outside the United States during the Winter Olympics? To use NortonVPN to access your cross-country ski blanket.
How to watch cross-country skiing live streams from the Winter Olympics in the UK
In the United Kingdom, coverage of the Winter Olympics is split 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.
BBC coverage will not be complete. Full coverage of cross-country skiing is available on TNT Sports via price £3.99 Discovery+ basic plan.
Traveling far from the UK? Use a VPN to watch cross-country skiing from anywhere in the world.
How to watch cross-country skiing live streams from the Winter Olympics in Canada
In Canada, CBC holds the broadcast rights to the 2026 Winter Olympics.
You can watch some events for free on CBC Sports, but for much more comprehensive live and on-demand coverage of Milano Cortina 2026 – including every minute of cross-country skiing – stream on The crown jewel of CBC.
If you are not in Canada for Milano Cortina, simply use a VPN to connect from abroad.
How to watch cross-country skiing live streams from the Winter Olympics in Australia
In Australia, 9Now and Stan Sport will present cross-country skiing.
9Now is the home to select free coverage while Stan Sports (AU$32/month) is your full paid option.
Are you away from Australia at the moment? Use a VPN to watch 9Now or Stan Sport from abroad.
How to watch cross-country skiing live streams from the Winter Olympics in New Zealand
In New Zealand, Sky Sport Reviews broadcasts 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 cross-country skiing due to commitments abroad? NortonVPN will give you access to your home streaming service.
Cross-Country Skiing at the Winter Olympics FAQ
What is the cross-country skiing program for the 2026 Winter Olympics?
(All times ET)
Saturday February 7
7:00 a.m. – Women’s Skiathlon
Sunday February 8
6:30 a.m. – Men’s skiathlon
Tuesday February 10
3:15 a.m.-7:25 a.m. – Classic individual sprint for women and men
Thursday February 12
7:00 a.m. – 10 km freestyle women’s
Friday February 13
5:45 a.m. – 10 km freestyle men
Saturday February 14
6:00 a.m. – Women’s 4 × 7.5 km relay
Sunday February 15
6:00 a.m. – Men’s 4 × 7.5 km relay
Wednesday February 18
3:45 a.m. – 6:15 a.m. – Women’s and men’s team free sprint
Saturday February 21
5:00 a.m. – 50 km classic men’s mass start
Sunday February 22
4 a.m. – What is women’s skiathlon
Can I watch the Winter Olympics cross-country skiing 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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