Where to Watch the Olympic Games in Canada?

Published on 12 Feb 2026
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Updated on 12 Feb 2026

Julien Junet

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The 2026 Winter Olympic Games (Milano Cortina) run from Feb. 6 to Feb. 22, 2026, with events hosted across Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo (and other venues in Northern Italy).
Wondering how to watch the Olympics in Canada on your TV, phone, computer, or tablet? Here are the best legal options, plus a few international alternatives (and what you should know about VPNs).

Only one Canadian TV channel will broadcast the Olympics

In Canada, CBC/Radio-Canada is the country’s Olympic broadcaster, delivering extensive live coverage across TV and digital platforms.
The easiest way to stream the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics is CBC Gem, where you can watch live and on demand. Coverage is also supported through CBC’s partner networks, including TSN and Sportsnet (and RDS for French-language sports coverage).

Stream (free): CBC Gem (account required)
Web hub: CBC Olympics / CBC Sports Olympics pages (schedules, highlights, results)
Apps: CBC Gem + CBC News app (Olympics section)

Several Alternatives in Other Countries to Watch the Olympics

Like in Canada, numerous countries have secured broadcasting rights for the Olympics. Here is a partial list of the media outlets that will be airing the Games:

Canal+ (France)
France 2 (France)
France 3 (France)
Eurosport (France)
NBC (United States)
BBC (United Kingdom)
beIN Sports (MENA Region)
RTVE Play (Spain)
ZDF (Germany)
TV5 Monde

For the full list of broadcasters, visit the official Olympic Games website.

Want to Watch the Olympics for Free? Yes, It’s Possible with a VPN!

The third and final option, which will surely appeal to many, is watching the Olympics for free through the websites of various international channels.

While private TV networks have secured broadcasting rights, some public channels have also obtained these rights. This is excellent news because their apps and streaming sites allow you to enjoy the Olympics at no cost. How? By subscribing to a VPN service, which you can get at a reduced rate through Planhub. A VPN is necessary to access international streaming content since it is geographically restricted, including from Canada.

A VPN will enable you to change your IP address and make it appear as though you are in France, allowing you to view content from French channels. This means you can watch Olympic events for free on these media sites and also access other interesting content, such as different Netflix or Disney+ catalogs than those available in Canada.

Here are the websites of the media outlets that will allow you to watch all the events for free:

In summary

Milano Cortina 2026 dates: Feb. 6-22, 2026.
Watch in Canada: CBC/Radio-Canada coverage across TV + digital.
Best streaming option: CBC Gem (live + on demand).
International options: Other countries’ broadcasters may stream online (availability depends on location; a VPN may be required).