Balance is central to Nordic combined, a competition that fuses ski jumping with cross-country skiing. The latter of the two disciplines requires muscle, for dynamism and endurance, but mass is a hindrance when it comes to the former.
With that in mind, it’s utterly perplexing that Nordic Combined at Winter Olympics 2026 comprises a men’s competition only, making it the sole event without any female presence at Milano-Cortina. It means athletes like Ida Marie Hagen, Alexa Brabec and Ingrid LÃ¥te, despite serving up superb entertainment this FIS World Cup season, have been left to watch on from home.
The International Olympic Committee is yet to provide a satisfactory explanation.
In the men’s competition, World Cup leader and world number one Johannes Lamparter of Austria is the skier to beat, with Norway’s Jens Luras Oftebro and Germany’s Julian Schmid shaping up as the likeliest contenders.
Here’s where to watch Winter Olympics Nordic Combined live streams online from anywhere, potentially for FREE.
Watch Winter Olympics Nordic Combined 2026 for FREE
Nordic Combined at Milano Cortina 2026 will be live streamed free in multiple locations across the globe, including the UK, Canada, Australia and Ireland.
🇬🇧 UK: BBC iPlayer
🇨🇦 Canada: CBC Gem
🇦🇺 Australia: 9Now
🇮🇪 Ireland: RTÉ Player
Abroad? Norton VPN can help you watch your usual streaming service from anywhere.
How to watch any Winter Olympics Nordic Combined stream using a VPN
How to watch Winter Olympics Nordic Combined live streams in the US
In the US, Winter Olympics coverage is available through Peacock, NBC, USA Network and CNBC.
Your best bet is the Peacock streaming service, as it’s showing every single event live. You need at least a Peacock Premium subscription for access, with the Peacock price starting at $10.99 per month or $109.99 per year.
You’ll need to check your NBC, USA Network and CNBC schedules daily for details of their speed skating coverage. All three channels are available with most cable plans and OTT cable replacement services, like Sling TV or YouTube TV.
Alternatively, there’s a 21-day trial available if you watch through YouTube TV.
Outside the US during the Winter Olympics? Use Norton VPN to access Nordic combined coverage.
How to watch Winter Olympics Nordic Combined live streams in the UK
In the UK, Winter Olympics coverage is shared between the BBC and Discovery+.
One feed will run on BBC One or BBC Two, with live streaming available via BBC iPlayer, while a separate, digital-only feed will be available on iPlayer and the BBC Sport website.
Just bear in mind that the BBC’s free-to-air coverage will likely only include a handful of Nordic combined sessions.
TNT Sports is providing comprehensive coverage and you can watch via the Discovery Plus base plan, with prices starting at £3.99/month.
Travelling away from the UK and looking to stream Nordic combined? Use a VPN to watch free streams from abroad.
How to watch Winter Olympics Nordic Combined live streams in Canada
In Canada, CBC has the rights to broadcast the 2026 Winter Olympics.
You can watch select events on TV via free-to-air CBC Sports or, for much more extensive live and on-demand coverage of Milano Cortina 2026, head to its online CBC Gem streaming platform.
If you aren’t in Canada for Nordic combined at Milano Cortina, simply use a VPN to tune in from overseas.
How to watch Winter Olympics Nordic Combined live streams in Australia
In Australia, Nordic combined at the Winter Olympics is being shown on 9Now and Stan Sport.
9Now is home to select free-to-air Milano Cortina coverage, but that won’t include every Nordic combined session.
Stan Sport will have comprehensive coverage, with prices starting at £32/month with both the Base and Sports plan included.
Away from Australia right now? Use a VPN to watch 9Now from abroad.
How to watch Winter Olympics Nordic Combined live streams in New Zealand
In New Zealand, Sky Sport NZ is showing the Nordic combined.
You can access Sky Sport through satellite TV or get a live stream with the Sky Sport Now subscription service, starting at $29.99 per day or $54.99 per month.
Missing the Nordic combined due to work commitments abroad? Norton VPN will give you access to your home streaming service.
Winter Olympics Nordic Combined FAQs
What is the Winter Olympics Nordic Combined schedule?
(All times ET)
INDIVIDUAL GUNDERSEN NORMAL HILL/10KM
Wednesday, February 11
4.00am – Ski Jumping
7.45am – Cross-Country
INDIVIDUAL GUNDERSEN LARGE HILL/10KM
Tuesday, February 17
4.00am – Ski Jumping
7.45am – Cross-Country
TEAM SPRINT
Thursday, February 19
4.00am – Large Hill Ski Jumping
8.00am – 2 × 7.5km Cross-Country Relay
Can I watch Winter Olympics Nordic Combined free of charge?
Yes! As we’ve outlined above, free coverage is available on BBC iPlayer in the UK, CBC Gem in Canada, 9Now in Australia and RTÉ Player in Ireland.
In the US, NBC, USA Network and CNBC coverage is available via a free trial for YouTube TV.
Other, non-English language Olympics free streams can be found on ORF (Austria), RTBF (Belgium), VRT (Belgium), DR (Denmark), France TV (France), RAI (Italy), Yle (Finland), ZDF (Germany), RUV (Iceland), NOS (Netherlands), NRK (Norway), TVP (Poland), RTVE (Spain), Canal Nu9ve (Mexico) and the SRF RTS channels (Switzerland).
Fans away from home can use a VPN to watch the free coverage from abroad.
Can I watch Winter Olympics Nordic Combined on my mobile?
Of course, most broadcasters have streaming services that you can access through mobile apps or via your phone’s browser.
You can also stay up-to-date with all things Autumn Nations on the official social media channels on X (@MilanoCortina2026), YouTube (@Olympics) and Instagram (@milanocortina2026).
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