- Watch highlights from the 2026 Winter Olympics for free on BBC iPlayer (UK limited)
- Outside the UK? Use Norton VPN to unblock your BBC iPlayer account
The 2026 Winter Olympics are set to get underway after tonight’s opening ceremony at the San Siro in Milan, Italy. Thousands of athletes will compete in various sporting events for the coveted Olympic medals. From the breathtaking snow-capped mountains of Cortina d’Ampezzo to the vibrant Milan and Verona, the stage is set for the best sporting talents in the world to showcase their prowess.
Here’s our quick guide on how to watch Highlights from the 2026 Winter Olympics free.
How to watch the highlights of the 2026 Winter Olympics for free on BBC iPlayer
The BBC’s online streaming site, BBC iPlayer, will televise highlights of the 2026 Winter Olympics completely free of charge.
How to watch BBC iPlayer: Olympic fans looking to catch the action simply visit their website or download BBC iPlayer app (iOS / Android).
All you need to do is sign up and provide your email, date of birth, a UK postcode (eg SE1 7PB) and confirm you have a TV licence.
Outside the UK for the 2026 Winter Olympics? Use Norton VPN to access BBC iPlayer from anywhere in the world.
How to watch the 2026 Winter Olympics on BBC iPlayer anywhere
BBC iPlayer will only show highlights from the 2026 Winter Olympics to UK residents.
Fans traveling or working outside the UK will need a VPN to access BBC iPlayer’s free coverage.
There are plenty of VPNs, but Norton VPN is the one you can trust to unblock BBC iPlayer and watch the 2026 Winter Olympics from anywhere in the world.
Using a VPN to catch all the 2026 Winter Olympics action on BBC iPlayer is super simple.
1. Install VPN of your choice. As we have said, Norton VPN is our favorite.
2. Select the location you want to connect to in the VPN app. For example, if you’re visiting the US and want to watch your free BBC iPlayer stream, select ‘UK’.
3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Go to BBC iPlayer, log in and watch highlights of the 2026 Winter Olympics on BBC iPlayer for free.
What devices is BBC iPlayer available on?
You can use BBC iPlayer on all the following devices and platforms:
Amazon Fire (Tablets, Cube, Stick, TVs)
Android TV (please note: some models are not supported)
Android (Mobile and tablet) – Android 7.0 and higher
Apple TV (tvOS 14 or later)
Google TV
Free
Freesat (please note: some models are not supported)
Freeview games (TV and set-top boxes)
iOS (iPhone and iPad) – iOS 14 and later
LG Smart TV (2016-2024)
NOW Smart Sticks and Boxes (minimum firmware v11.5.0)
PlayStation (PS4 and PS5)
Roku (Stick & Roku-OS powered TVs, minimum firmware v11.5.0)
Samsung Smart TV (2017 and up – 2016 models only offer On Demand TV)
Sky Q, Sky Glass and Sky Stream
Virgin Media (360, Stream, TiVo)
YouView (BT, Humax, Sony, TalkTalk)
Xbox (One, Series X, Series S)
Which sports are in the 2026 Winter Olympics?
The 2026 Olympic Winter Games will feature 16 sports on ice and snow.
alpine skiing
Biathlon
Bobsled
Cross-country skiing
Curling
Figure skating
Freestyle skiing
Ice hockey
Hatch
Nordic combined
Short track speed skating
Skeleton
Ski jumping
Ski mountaineering
Snowboarding
Speed skating
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