How to Watch Alpine Skiing at the Olympics

You can enjoy many forms of Olympic skiing, but if you’re looking for heart-racing downhill speeds, alpine skiing is what you’re seeking. It’s broken into five variants: downhill, super-G, giant slalom, slalom, and combined. If you’re ready to tune in, here’s how to watch Olympic alpine skiing for 2026.

The sport’s events kicked off on February 7, with men’s and women’s downhill, men’s and women’s team combined, and men’s and women’s super-G, culminating in gold medals for Switzerland, the USA, Austria, and Italy. The technical events, giant slalom and slalom, remain, and it’s not too late to catch them broadcast live from the comfort of your home.

Keep reading to find out how to stream Olympic alpine skiing from wherever you are. You can also find a schedule of upcoming events below.

*Local channels, like NBC, are only available in select regions on Sling.

How to watch Olympic alpine skiing in the US

Just like the rest of the Winter Olympics, alpine skiing will be broadcast through NBCUniversal channels in the US. In terms of what streaming service to use, Peacock is your safest bet as the Olympics’ livestreaming hub in 2026. It starts at $11 a month and covers every event, both live and on demand, if you’re late to the party.

If you’re looking for something more like traditional cable, a live TV streaming service is more your speed. Our two recommendations for Winter Olympics coverage are DirecTV and Sling TV — the former of which offers NBC and USA in both its Signature and MySports genre plans. It’s pricier, though, starting at $70 a month with around 20 popular sports channels to peruse (plus ESPN Unlimited access). If you’re new, consider signing up for DirecTV with $10 off your first two months after a free five-day trial.

Our second recommendation, Sling, also broadcasts NBC and USA in its Sling Blue plan. If you’re seriously considering this option, be sure to check your region’s channel availability, since local channel coverage (including NBC) can vary. Plans with local channels start at $50 a month, making it a more affordable live TV streaming alternative.

How to watch Olympic alpine skiing in Canada

If you’re in Canada, you can catch alpine skiing on CBC — meaning you can watch the sport for free on CBC Gem. You’ll need to create an account to start.

How to watch Olympic alpine skiing in the UK

Watching alpine skiing from the UK is a bit different, with the BBC only offering select coverage of the Winter Olympics. If you have a valid TV license, you can catch this programming with a BBC iPlayer account. If you’d rather not miss a thing, a Discovery Plus plan will cost you money but be more comprehensive in its content.

How to watch Olympic alpine skiing in Australia

To watch in Australia, all you’ll need is a free 9Now account to stream through Nine. Alternatively, you can find more complete Olympics coverage through Stan Sport, which starts at $32 a month.

How to watch Olympic alpine skiing from anywhere

Caught outside the above countries but still want to catch the action on the slopes? Luckily, a VPN, or virtual private network, can help. By enabling users to change their device’s virtual location, you can stream using the options above. Not only will it be beneficial for your alpine ski viewing, but using a VPN is a common and recommended security measure that enhances a user’s online privacy without interfering. NordVPN is one of the best options you can choose, with great speeds, cybersecurity features, and even a 30-day money-back guarantee. Learn about it more in our NordVPN review.

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