Cross-country skiing is one of the most exciting and endurance-driven sports at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, featuring thrilling sprints, tactical skiathlons, powerful relay battles, and the iconic long-distance mass start races. If you don’t want to miss a single medal moment, the good news is that watching cross-country skiing in 2026 will be simple across both TV and streaming platforms.
In the United States, cross-country skiing at the 2026 Winter Olympics will air on NBC and USA Network, and it will also stream live on Peacock and official NBC digital platforms beginning Saturday, February 7, 2026. Whether you’re watching on a smart TV, phone, tablet, or laptop, you’ll have multiple options to follow every event live or on replay.
Cross-Country Skiing at Milan Cortina 2026: Key Details
Cross-country skiing events will run from February 7 to February 22, 2026, and the competition will take place at the Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, one of the most famous Nordic venues in Italy.
Quick Watch Guide (USA)
- Dates: February 7–22, 2026
- Venue: Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium
- TV Channels: NBC, USA Network
- Streaming: Peacock, NBCOlympics.com, NBC.com, NBC app, NBC Sports app
- More help: NBCOlympics.com/FAQ (apps + viewing options)
Fans can expect medal events like 10km free, skiathlon, sprint classic, team sprint, relays, and the legendary 50km mass starts.
Cross-Country Skiing 2026 Schedule (Streaming Times – Eastern)
Here is a clean table of major live-stream windows (times subject to change):
| Date | Time (ET) | Event | Streaming |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Feb 7 | 7:00–8:40 AM | Women’s Skiathlon 🏅 | Peacock, NBCOlympics.com |
| Sun, Feb 8 | 6:30–7:50 AM | Men’s Skiathlon 🏅 | Peacock, NBCOlympics.com |
| Tue, Feb 10 | 3:15–4:45 AM | Sprint Classic Qualifying | Peacock, NBCOlympics.com |
| Tue, Feb 10 | 5:45–7:45 AM | Sprint Classic Finals 🏅 | Peacock, NBCOlympics.com |
| Thu, Feb 12 | 7:00–8:45 AM | Women’s 10km Free 🏅 | Peacock, NBCOlympics.com |
| Fri, Feb 13 | 5:45–7:40 AM | Men’s 10km Free 🏅 | Peacock, NBCOlympics.com |
| Sat, Feb 14 | 6:00–7:55 AM | Women’s Relay 🏅 | Peacock, NBCOlympics.com |
| Sun, Feb 15 | 6:00–7:55 AM | Men’s Relay 🏅 | Peacock, NBCOlympics.com |
| Wed, Feb 18 | 3:45–4:45 AM | Team Sprint Qualifying | Peacock, NBCOlympics.com |
| Wed, Feb 18 | 5:45–7:05 AM | Team Sprint Finals 🏅 | Peacock, NBCOlympics.com |
| Sat, Feb 21 | 5:00–7:55 AM | Men’s 50km Mass Start 🏅 | Peacock, NBCOlympics.com |
| Sun, Feb 22 | 4:00–7:25 AM | Women’s 50km Mass Start 🏅 | Peacock, NBCOlympics.com |
How to Stream Cross-Country Skiing Live (Best Option)
The easiest way to watch every race live is by subscribing to Peacock. Once subscribed, log in and go to the Olympics section (via browser or app). This is the best choice if you want full-event coverage, easy access on mobile, and quick switching between competitions.
You can also stream through NBCOlympics.com, NBC.com, the NBC app, or the NBC Sports app by signing in with a valid TV provider login. This is ideal for viewers who already have a cable or live TV streaming subscription.
How to Watch on TV (NBC + USA Network)
If you prefer traditional coverage, NBC and USA Network will show cross-country skiing with a mix of live and tape-delayed broadcasts. For exact channel listings, check the NBC Olympics schedule and switch the filter to “TV Only” to see what’s airing and when.
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How to Watch Replays (If You Miss the Live Action)
Missed a medal race? No problem. Full replays will be available through the NBCOlympics.com Replays hub, and many stream links will also lead directly to replay versions after the event ends. This is perfect for fans in different time zones or anyone watching on-demand.