Live broadcasts of ski mountaineering at the 2026 Winter Olympics include an entirely new sport added to the Games for the first time in nearly 30 years since snowboarding was introduced in 1998.
In its debut year, there will be three golds up for grabs, with men’s and women’s sprint events followed by the mixed relay. French (Thibault Anselmet, Axelle Gachet Mollaret, Emily Harrop) and Swiss (Rémi Bonnet, Marianne Fatton) climbers are hoping to make it to the podium, with others from Belgium, Spain, Sweden and hosts Italy likely to do so as well.
This is where to live stream ski mountaineering and watch the 2026 Winter Olympics online from anywhere and potentially FREE, with a full schedule of skimo events below.
Watch Ski Mountaineering from the 2026 Winter Olympics for FREE
Ski mountaineering at the Winter Olympics will be live-streamed for FREE in multiple locations around the world, including the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and Ireland.
🇬🇧 United Kingdom: BBC iPlayer
🇨🇦 Canada: CBC Gem
🇦🇺Australia: 9Now
🇮🇪 Ireland: RTÉ Player
Do you live in the United States? All coverage provided by NBC, USA Network and CNBC is available for free thanks to the 10-day trial for YouTube TV.
What happens if you are abroad? Olympics fans abroad can use Norton VPN to watch their usual streaming service from anywhere.
How to Watch Any Winter Olympics Ski Mountaineering Stream Using a VPN
How to Watch Ski Mountaineering Live Streams from the Winter Olympics in the US
In the US, skimo coverage at the Winter Olympics is available on Peacock, NBC and USA Network.
The Peacock streaming service should be your first port of call, as it shows all events live. You need at least one Premium Peacock subscription for access, with Peacock pricing starting at $10.99 per month or $109.99 per year.
You’ll want to check out NBC and USA Network for details on their skimo coverage. Both channels are available with most cable plans and OTT cable replacement services, such as Honda TV. Sling offers NBC (in select cities) and US on its Blue plan, starting at $45.99 per month.
Outside the United States during the Winter Olympics? Wear Norton VPN to access your mountain ski coverage.
How to Watch Ski Mountaineering Live Streams from the Winter Olympics in the UK
In the United Kingdom, coverage of ski mountaineering at the Winter Olympics is shared between the BBC and TNT Sports.
A broadcast will air on BBC One or BBC Two, with live streaming available via BBC iPlayerwhile a separate, digital-only broadcast will be available on iPlayer and the BBC Sport website.
Just be aware that the BBC’s free-to-air coverage will not be exhaustive and therefore may not cover every minute of skimo. TNT Sports offers complete coverage with streaming available with the Discovery+ basic plan which costs just £3.99 a month.
Are you traveling outside the UK today? Use a VPN to watch BBC iPlayer or Discovery+ from abroad.
How to Watch Ski Mountaineering Live Streams from the Winter Olympics in Canada
In Canada, CBC has the rights to broadcast all the ski mountaineering action at the Winter Olympics.
You can watch select events on television via CBC Sports free-to-air or, for much more extensive live and on-demand coverage of Milano Cortina 2026, visit their online site. CBC Gem streaming platform where more than 2,000 hours of action will be shown throughout the Games, including every minute of skimo action.
If you are not in Canada to attend Milano Cortina, simply use a VPN to tune in from abroad.
How to Watch Ski Mountaineering Live Streams from the Winter Olympics in Australia
In Australia, the Winter Olympics are broadcast on 9Now and Stan Sport.
9Now is home to a selection of free Milano Cortina coverage, but not necessarily all the skimo action.
To get wall-to-wall coverage, you’ll need to subscribe to sport. It costs AU$20 per month on top of a regular Stan subscription, which itself starts at AU$12 per month.
Far from Australia right now? Use a VPN to watch 9Now or Stan Sport from abroad.
How to Watch Ski Mountaineering Live Streams from the Winter Olympics in New Zealand
In New Zealand, Sky Sport reviews shows skimo at the Winter Olympics.
You can access Sky Sport via satellite TV or get a live stream with the Sky Sport Now subscription service, from $29.99 per day or $54.99 per month.
Do you miss ski mountaineering due to commitments abroad? Norton VPN will give you access to your streaming service at home.
Frequently asked questions about ski mountaineering at the Winter Olympics
When does ski mountaineering start at the 2026 Winter Olympics?
Ski mountaineering begins right at the end of the 2026 Winter Olympics, with the first action on Thursday, February 19.
The first event is the women’s sprint heats, which will begin at 3:50 am ET / 12:50 am PT / 8:50 am GMT on Thursday morning.
What is the ski mountaineering schedule for the 2026 Winter Olympics?
(All times ET)
Thursday February 19
3.50 am – Women’s sprint heats
4.30 am – Men’s sprint heats
6:55 am – Women’s sprint semi-finals
07:25 – Men’s sprint semi-finals
07:55 – Women’s sprint final
08:15 – Men’s sprint final
Saturday February 21
7.30 – Mixed Relay
Can I watch the Winter Olympics ski mountaineering on my phone?
Of course, most broadcasters have streaming services that you can access through mobile apps or through your phone’s browser; For example, Peacock, BBC iPlayer and CBC Gem have mobile apps.
You can also stay up to date with all things Autumn Nations on the official social media channels at X (@MilanoCortina2026), YouTube (@Olympics) and Instagram (@milanocortina2026).
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