How to Watch Ice Hockey at Milan-Cortina 2026 With NHL Stars
How to Watch Ice Hockey at Milan-Cortina 2026 With NHL Stars
Learn where to stream Team USA’s men and women in Milan-Cortina 2026 as NHL players return to Olympic ice and broadcast plans unfold.
Milan-Cortina 2026 marks the first Winter Games in over a decade to feature NHL players in the men’s ice hockey tournament. The return of NHL talent to Olympic ice has fans buzzing as Team USA builds a roster from across the league. The women’s side remains a powerhouse, with four-time Olympic medalist Hilary Knight set to captain the squad as it chases more podium finishes.
The U.S. women’s team has medaled at every Olympics since 1998, including gold in 1998 and 2018. Knight, who currently plays for the Seattle Torrent of the PWHL, will lead the charge as the Americans aim to add another banner to their collection while keeping up their streak of Olympic success.
When and where to watch: All Olympic hockey events will stream on Peacock. Selected games will air on USA Network and CNBC, with later rounds carried by NBC. Peacock plans start at $10.99 per month, and there is no free trial listed; DirecTV offers a five-day free trial. Not every game will be shown on network television, so streaming is the reliable option for fans.
Time zone notes: Milan is six hours ahead of New York, so many preliminary games start early in the day for U.S. viewers, with later rounds airing in the early afternoon Eastern Time. Women’s preliminaries begin Feb. 5, followed by men’s preliminaries on Feb. 11. Check the schedule for key dates and which platforms carry each game.
Bottom line: This Games edition brings NHL stars back to Olympic ice, highlighting a blend of streamed and network broadcasts. Whether you tune in for the men’s dramatic medal push or the women’s seasoned pursuit of glory, Milan-Cortina 2026 promises a winter sports highlight reel.
