The Winter Olympics have started, and you don’t want to miss a moment. Whether you’re watching live, on the go or just want to catch the highlights, there are plenty of ways to stay informed. We list these for you below.
Stream the Winter Olympics for free: this is how you do it
The 2026 Winter Olympics will take place from February 6 to 22 in Milan and Cortina. Fortunately, you can follow all sports perfectly on your iPhone or iPad, wherever you are. We’ll show you where watch for free and which apps you need and how you don’t miss anything.
Until Sunday, February 22, almost 3,000 athletes from more than 90 countries will compete for medals in 8 different winter sports. The big advantage this year is that there is no time difference, so you don’t have to stay awake until the middle of the night to see everything live.
Watch for free without a TV subscription
One of the most popular options to watch the Winter Games for free is NLZiet. For an amount from 7.95 euros per month you get access to the most important Dutch channels. In addition, you benefit from a free trial period of 14 days. If you do it smart, you can follow almost the entire Winter Games for free. Ideal for those who only want to watch television temporarily or are specifically interested in sporting events such as the Games.
Do you already have a TV subscription?
Do you have a subscription with Ziggo, KPN or Odido? Then you probably already have access to the Olympic broadcasts, simply via their own apps. Handy, because you can also watch on the go or from abroad, without taking out an additional subscription.
Watch via the Ziggo GO app
With the Ziggo GO app you can stream all the channels that you also receive on television at home. You also get free access to Ziggo Sport on channel 14, where many live sports matches and summaries can be seen. Perfect for quickly switching on during tense moments.
Watch via the KPN TV+ App
The KPN TV+ App also makes it easy to watch anywhere. You simply log in with your KPN account and have access to your usual TV channels and interactive TV functions, such as pausing and replaying. This way you don’t have to miss anything, even if you’re not in front of the TV for a while.
Watch via Odido Online TV
Finally, there is Odido Online TV, ideal for those who are often on the road or stay abroad. With this app you can watch your favorite channels live not only in the Netherlands, but throughout the EU, which is useful if you are on holiday or working outside the home during the Games.
Stay informed of all results
Are you unable to watch live for a while, but you still don’t want to miss the latest news, rankings and performances of your favorite athletes? Fortunately, there are various apps that keep you perfectly informed, wherever you are.
Follow everything via the official Olympics app
The Olympics app, the official application of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), is highly recommended. This app offers a complete overview of everything related to the Olympic Games. You will find all results, the complete program per sport, and current news about athletes and countries.
By creating an account with your Apple ID or another profile, you can also indicate which countries, sports or athletes you prefer to follow. This way you automatically receive notifications and updates that match your personal interests, convenient and clear.
Follow everything via the Nu.nl app
The NU.nl app is also a great way to stay informed, especially if you are mainly interested in Dutch sports performance. By turning on notifications for sports news, you will immediately receive a notification of important medals, the latest results or notable events. This way, during your working day, on the road or on holiday, you are always aware of what is going on at TeamNL and beyond.
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