Every four years since 1924, the coolest event in sporting world takes place: the Winter Olympic Games. It's a chance for the world's best athletes to showcase their talents, smash records and win their countries some gold, silver and bronze medals.
This year, the Olympic Winter Games are to be held in Italy. But instead of freezing in the chilly climate of Milano Cortina, Italy, we'll show you how and when to stream the 16-day event from the comfort of your lounge in Australia.
Where can I stream the 2026 Olympic Winter Games?
If you want to watch the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Australia, you've got a couple of options.
The first option is free via the Nine Network, specifically via 9Now if you're looking to stream the 2026 Winter Olympic Games live. All you need is a 9Now account, which costs nothing to sign up for. However, 9Now resolution typically maxes out at Full HD 1080p.
How to stream the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in 4K
As the owners of Stan, Nine also allows streaming of all of the 2026 Winter Olympic Games coverage via Stan Sport. Not only will you gain access to all the events at the games, but Stan Sport will also stream highlights, minis and replays.
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If you're after quality viewing, Stan Sports will broadcast the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in 4K ultra HD. In addition to the Winter Olympics, Stan Sport also includes football (soccer), rugby union, motorsport, combat, cycling, and extreme sport.
In terms of pricing, Stan Sport costs $20 per month, but is in addition to a base Stan subscription. It's $12 per month for Stan Basic for one SD stream or $17 per month for Stan Standard with two HD streams. Alternatively, pay $22 a month for Stan Premium, which has four simultaneous streams at up to 4K resolution. All in, that's $32 per month for Stan Basic, $37 for Stan Standard, and $42 for Stan Premium.
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The 2026 Winter Olympic Games is scheduled to run from Saturday, February 7 through to Monday, February 23 2026. However, training events can begin as early as Wednesday, February 4 2026. Here are key dates for streaming the 2026 Winter Olympic Games:
- Training Events: Wednesday, February 4 - Friday, February 6
- Opening Ceremony: Saturday, February 7 at 6:00am (AEDT)
- First Medal Event: Alpine Skiiing - Men's Downhill: Saturday, February 7 at 9:30pm (AEDT)
- Closing Ceremony: Monday, February 23
Where can I stream 2026 Paralympic Winter Games?
The 2026 Paralympic Winter Games runs on a different schedule to the 2026 Winter Olympic Games and takes place from Friday, March 6 until Sunday, March 15. Stan Sport and Nine also have the exclusive broadcasting rights to all of the 2026 Paralympic Winter Game events.
What is Stan Sport?
Stan Sport is a premium monthly add-on for Stan Basic, Stan Standard, and Stan Premium subscribers. What started with a sole focus on rugby union has expanded to encompass tennis, soccer (including the EPL), motorsport, and more. Where available, Stan Premium users with a Stan Sport subscription can stream matches at up to 4K resolution.
How does Stan Sport compare?
Stan Sport has gone from a niche offering to one of the best sports streaming services in Australia. If you're a rugby union fan, you're obliged to have a Stan Sport subscription. But Stan Sport also keeps expanding its roster of sports, including marquee wins like Grand Slam tennis and the English Premier League.
Like other sports streaming services, Stan Sport has an expected range of features, including a healthy range of supported devices. Live matches on Stan Sport are fast to stream and, under the right broadcast conditions (and with the right Stan base subscription), available at up to 4K resolution, which stands out among a sea of Full HD sports streaming competitors.
Live sport is the main event, but there are also full match replays, highlights reels, and shorter replay packages that give Stan Sport subscribers multiple ways to watch or rewatch their favourite sports. Stan Sport subscribers can either jump to specific sports of interest or head to the Stan Sport hub, which has a logical layout of promoted upcoming games, recent replays, and trending matches.
Compare Stan Sport with other popular sports streaming services.
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Editor's pick: Great NBN 100 plans for streaming
Your Stan subscription tier will determine your internt speed requirements. Stan Basic uses as little as 3Mbps, while Stan Standard is up to 7.5Mbps per stream. Stan Premium, though, needs up to 15Mbps per stream for 4K content. Given you can stream simultaneously on up to four devices with Stan Premium, you'd need at least 60Mbps of download speed.
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Is Stan Sport compatible with my device?
If you're unsure if Stan is compatible with your TV or chosen streaming device, check out the table below:
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* Foxtel Now is only available through Airplay, and not as a standalone app.
** Chromecast 1st Generation is no longer supported by Kayo. For optimal streaming using Chromecast, Kayo recommends Chromecast Ultra and latest 3rd generation.
*** Foxtel Now is streamed through the Foxtel GO app.
**** Kayo Sport is only available on Xbox One S (2016), Xbox One X (2017), Xbox Series S (2020), and Xbox Series X (2020) models.
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