Where can I watch the Summer Olympics in the US?

NBC holds exclusive US rights to the Summer Olympics. Coverage is split across NBC, USA Network, and CNBC on cable, while Peacock ($7.99/month) streams every event live with simultaneous streams and on-demand replays.

When are the next Summer Olympics?

The 2028 Summer Olympics will be held in Los Angeles, USA. The 2032 Summer Olympics are awarded to Brisbane, Australia. After Paris 2024, LA28 will be the next edition of the Games.

How many sports are in the Summer Olympics?

The Summer Olympics features over 30 core sports and 300+ events. Recent additions include breaking (breakdancing), skateboarding, sport climbing, and surfing. The host city can also propose additional sports for their edition.

Watch Olympics (Summer) Online

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Olympics (Summer) can be streamed live in 5+ countries. Free streaming is available via bbc-iplayer in select regions. The Summer Olympic Games — the world's greatest multi-sport event, held every four years across 30+ sports.

About Olympics (Summer)

The Summer Olympic Games are the world's largest and most-watched sporting event, featuring over 10,000 athletes from 200+ nations competing across more than 30 sports and 300 events. Streaming coverage has transformed the Olympics from a broadcast event into an on-demand, multi-stream experience. In the US, NBC holds exclusive rights via Peacock, while most other developed nations enjoy free coverage through public broadcasters. The Paris 2024 Olympics attracted record streaming numbers, cementing digital platforms as the primary way viewers engage with the Games.

Streaming Prices by Country

Country	Platform	Price	Period	Notes
United Kingdom	bbc-iplayer	Free	monthly	BBC provides free comprehensive Olympic coverage on iPlayer
Australia	9now	Free	monthly	Channel 9 and 9Now provide free coverage in Australia
France	france-tv	Free	monthly	France Télévisions broadcasts free; France hosted 2024 Paris Olympics
Canada	cbc-gem	Free	monthly	CBC/Radio-Canada and CBC Gem provide free coverage in Canada
United States	peacock	USD 7.99	monthly	Peacock is the exclusive streaming home of the Olympics in the US via NBC Sports

How to Watch Olympics (Summer)

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4Watch live: Find Olympics (Summer) in the sports section.

Key Events 2026

Opening Ceremony
100m Sprint Final
Swimming Finals
Gymnastics All-Around
Marathon
Closing Ceremony

Olympics (Summer) FAQ

Available Countries

United States United Kingdom Australia France Canada

Last updated: March 2026