Team USA Women’s Ice Hockey: How to Watch the 2026 Winter Olympics Event Live Online for Free

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The 2026 Winter Olympics officially starts on Friday, Feb. 6 with the opening ceremony in Milano Cortina, Italy. However, there are a few events, like curling, that start early for group play, preliminaries and qualifying rounds. Countries, like Sweden, Germany, France, Italy, United States and others, compete in Women’s Ice Hockey to start the medal tournament.

In addition, this is the first Winter Olympics featuring pro players from the PWHL (Professional Women’s Hockey League) participating in the games.

Starting on Wednesday, Feb. 4, women’s ice hockey (preliminary rounds and group play) starts at 3:10 a.m. PT/6:10 a.m. ET and broadcasts on NBC, USA Network and CNBC, as well as livestream on Peacock.

At a Glance: How to Watch 2026 Women’s Ice Hockey at the Winter Olympics Online

The simplest way to watch Winter Olympics Women’s Ice Hockey without cable is by signing up for Peacock, or signing up for DirecTV, which comes with a five-day free trial.

Below, keep reading to find out more ways to stream the Winter Olympics Women’s Ice Hockey online, the TV schedule and other information.

Women’s Ice Hockey at the Winter Olympics 2026: Date, Time, Location

Winter Olympics Women’s Ice Hockey takes place at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena in PalaItalia and Milano Rho Ice Hockey Arena in Fiera Milano, Italy starting on Thursday, Feb. 5, with a beginning at 3:10 a.m. PT/6:10 a.m. ET. Women’s ice hockey airs live on NBC, USA Network and CNBC, and livestreams on Peacock.

Meanwhile, Team USA takes on Czechia in women’s group play A on Thursday, Feb. 5 at 7:40 a.m. PT/10:40 a.m. ET on USA Network and Peacock. Check out a complete TV schedule for women’s ice hockey here.

Below, keep reading for more on how to stream Winter Olympics Women’s Ice Hockey online with and without cable, including for free.

How to Stream Women’s Ice Hockey at the Winter Olympics 2026 Online

Looking for ways to watch Winter Olympics Women’s Ice Hockey online? For those who haven’t yet subscribed to a streaming platform or are looking to cut the cord, below are a few ways to watch online without cable, including for free when you sign up for a new subscription.

Watch Winter Olympics Women’s Ice Hockey on NBC, USA Network and CNBC with DirecTV. All of the cable alternative’s packages offer NBC, USA Network and CNBC, along with more than 125 channels — such as CBS, ABC, AMC, Bravo, Disney Channel, ESPN and others.

The streamer has a free trial available, which only lasts for five days. You can cancel or keep the service after the free trial is over, with prices starting at $84.99 for the first month of service ($89.99 per month afterward) for the Choice package with the streamer’s current deals.

Peacock is the home of 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, Italy. Not a Peacock subscriber? The streamer has an ad-free Peacock Premium package for $10.99 monthly (or $109.99 yearly). Otherwise, the ad-supported plan is $16.99 monthly (or $169.99 yearly). Aside from the parade, you’ll get access to originals such as Poker Face, Love Island USA, The Traitors, Ted and others; hit movies like How To Train Your Dragon (2025), The Phoenician Scheme, Megan 2.0, Honey Don’t! and others; live sports and entertainment from NBC Sports; and more than 50 “always-on” streaming channels.

Although the streaming service doesn’t have a free trial directly, you can sign up for a 30-day free trial for Walmart+ — which comes with Peacock. Learn more about Walmart+ and its benefits here.

To livestream Winter Olympics Women’s Ice Hockey online on NBC, USA Network and CNBC, a subscription to Hulu + Live TV is another fantastic option. The streaming service has access to more than 95 other live channels — including BET, CNN, Food Network and more — starting at $89.99 per month and comes with Hulu’s entire streaming library, as well as Disney+ and ESPN Unlimited. Hulu is currently offering a three-day free trial to try before you commit.

Sling might be a good fit to watch Winter Olympics Women’s Ice Hockey on NBC, USA Network and CNBC — and the live TV streaming service is on sale for half off your first month of service. With Sling Blue + News Extra, which includes NBC, USA Network and CNBC. The streaming plan comes with other news, entertainment and sports channels, such as FOX, Discovery Channel, FS1, MS Now, NFL Network, SYFY, National Geographic and others.

Please note: Pricing and channel availability varies from location-to-location.