- Watch 2026 Winter Olympics highlights for free on BBC iPlayer (UK restricted)
- Outside the UK? Use Norton VPN to unblock your BBC iPlayer account
The Winter Olympics 2026 is set be in full swing following the opening ceremonytonight 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 mettle.
Here’s our quick guide on how to watch the 2026 Winter Olympic highlights for free.
How to watch the 2026 Winter Olympics highlights for free on BBC iPlayer
The BBC’s online streaming site, BBC iPlayer, will be televising the 2026 Winter Olympics highlights for no cost at all.
How to watch BBC iPlayer: Olympic fans who want to catch the action simply have to visit their website or download the BBC iPlayer app (iOS / Android).
All you have to do is sign up and provide your email, date of birth, a UK postcode (e.g. SE1 7PB) and confirm you have a TV license.
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 from anywhere
BBC iPlayer is only showing the 2026 Winter Olympics highlights to residents of the UK.
Fans traveling or working outside the UK will need to use a VPN to access BBC iPlayer’s free coverage.
There are lots of VPNs but Norton VPN is the one you can rely on to unblock BBC iPlayer and watch the 2026 Winter Olympics from anywhere in the world.
It’s super simple to use a VPN to catch all the 2026 Winter Olympics action on BBC iPlayer.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we’ve said, Norton VPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you’re visiting the US and want to watch your free BBC iPlayer stream, you’d select ‘UK’.
3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to BBC iPlayer, sign in, and watch the 2026 Winter Olympics highlights on BBC iPlayer for free.
What devices is BBC iPlayer available on?
You can use BBC iPlayer on all of the following devices and platforms:
Amazon Fire (Tablets, Cube, Stick, TVs)
Android TV (please note: some models aren’t supported)
Android (Mobile & Tablet) – Android 7.0 and above
Apple TV (tvOS 14 or later)
Google TV
Freely
Freesat (please note: some models aren’t supported)
Freeview Play (TVs and set-top boxes)
iOS (iPhone & iPad) – iOS 14 and above
LG Smart TVs (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 TVs (2017 and above – 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 feature in the Winter Olympics 2026?
The 2026 Winter Olympic Games will feature 16 sports on ice and snow.
Alpine Skiing
Biathlon
Bobsleigh
Cross-Country Skiing
Curling
Figure Skating
Freestyle Skiing
Ice Hockey
Luge
Nordic Combined
Short Track Speed Skating
Skeleton
Ski Jumping
Ski Mountaineering
Snowboard
Speed Skating
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