2026 Winter Olympics: How to Watch on KGW TV, Streaming, Mobile and Online

Coverage of the Milan Cortina Winter Games will be available across multiple platforms.

Feb. 4, 2026 at 4:39pm

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The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy will run from February 6 to February 22, with NBC providing the exclusive U.S. broadcast rights. KGW, an NBC affiliate, will air live coverage on TV each day, as well as encore presentations in primetime. Viewers can also stream live events and medal ceremonies on Peacock, NBCOlympics.com, and the KGW mobile app.

Why it matters

The Winter Olympics are a major global sporting event, and providing viewers with multiple ways to access the coverage is important for maximizing viewership and engagement. KGW's comprehensive coverage across TV, streaming, and digital platforms ensures that fans in the Portland area can follow all the action from the 2026 Winter Games.

The details

KGW will air live Olympics coverage on TV each morning, followed by an encore presentation in primetime at 8 p.m. PT. The network will also provide live streaming of the Opening Ceremony on February 6 and the Closing Ceremony on February 22. Full live streaming of competitions and medal ceremonies will be available on Peacock, NBCOlympics.com, and the KGW mobile app, with cable, satellite or streaming credentials required in some cases.

  • The 2026 Winter Olympics will take place from February 6 to February 22, 2026.
  • The Opening Ceremony airs live on KGW TV on Friday, February 6 at 11 a.m. PT.
  • The Closing Ceremony airs live on KGW TV on Sunday, February 22 at 11:30 a.m. PT.

The players

Jackie Wiles

A Portland resident who will compete in women's downhill alpine skiing for Team USA.

Sean FitzSimons

A Hood River snowboarder who will compete in men's big air and slopestyle for Team USA.

Alessandro Barbieri

A Portland resident who will make his Olympic debut in men's snowboard halfpipe for Team USA.

Hunter Hess

A Bend resident who will compete in men's freeski halfpipe for Team USA.

NBC

The exclusive U.S. broadcaster of the 2026 Winter Olympics.

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What’s next

Viewers can sign up for a Peacock account to access full live streaming coverage of the 2026 Winter Olympics. They can also check KGW.com and the KGW mobile app for the latest news, results, and highlights.

The takeaway

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy will offer viewers in the Portland area multiple ways to follow the action, with comprehensive coverage across KGW's TV, streaming, and digital platforms. This ensures that local fans can stay connected to the global sporting event.