Speed skating has been one of the most exhilarating Olympic sports since its introduction in 1924. We get to see razor-sharp technique, speed, and quick decision-making put to the ultimate test. At this year’s Winter Olympics, a total of 164 athletes from 23 nations will compete across 14 speed skating events at the Milano Speed Skating Stadium.
Keep reading to discover how to watch 2026 Winter Olympics speed skating live streams from anywhere with a VPN and for free!
Winter Olympics 2026 Speed Skating live streams: TV channels, dates
Winter Olympics 2026 Speed Skating live streams take place from February 7-21
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There are three types of speed skating events at the Milano Cortina 2026: distance-based races (where skaters race against the clock for the best time), mass start (where athletes compete head-to-head), and team pursuit (where teams of three race in elimination-style contests).
The Dutch have dominated Olympic speed skating with 133 medals (48 gold, 44 silver, and 41 bronze), sitting 62 ahead of the USA’s tally of 71. Viewers expect this gap to widen as 21-year-old Dutch sensation Jordan Stolz looks set to sweep several medals at Milano Cortina 2026.
He boasts a record list most athletes can only dream of, including the official world record for the fastest 1000m (1:05.37) and sea-level best times in the 500m, 1000m, and 1500m. He’s also the first athlete to win three individual events (500m, 1000m, and 1500m) at a single World Single Distances Championships, achieving the feat in both 2023 and 2024. Stolz will be eager to continue this dominance at the Winter Olympics 2026.
Irene Schouten, the Netherlands’ long-distance speed skating champion, will also enter the rink with more medals in mind. She became the only woman to win three golds in speed skating at a single Olympics in 2022 (3000m, 5000m, and mass start) and will be keen to repeat the feat.
Read on to find out how to watch Speed Skating at the Winter Olympics 2026 — including details on international TV channels, free live streams, and a full schedule of events.
Watch Winter Olympics 2026 Speed Skating live streams for FREE
Great news! There are plenty of ways to watch free coverage of the 2026 Winter Olympics speed skating in different parts of the world.
The U.K. (BBC iPlayer), Canada (CBC Gem) and Australia (9Now) all have free live coverage online.
Away from home? A VPN can help you access speed skating streams from anywhere in the world.
Watch Winter Olympics 2026 Speed Skating from anywhere
Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching the action on your usual subscription?
You can still watch Winter Olympics 2026 speed skating live thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software can make your devices appear to be back in your home country regardless of where you are, making it ideal for viewers away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is Norton VPN — we explain why in our Norton VPN Review.
Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
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 in the U.S. and want to view a Canadian service, you’d select Canada from the server list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to CBC Gem or another streaming service and watch Winter Olympics 2026.
How to watch Winter Olympics 2026 Speed Skating live streams in the U.S.
NBCUniversal has all your Winter Olympics 2026 speed skating watching needs covered in the U.S. TV coverage of the biggest events will be hosted across its numerous channels, including NBC, USA Network and CNBC.
To watch every second of all the speed skating action, however, you’ll need access to its online Peacock streaming service. To stream the Olympics speed skating on Peacock you’ll need at least a Premium subscription (from $10.99/month or 109.99/year).
Alternatively, cord-cutters can opt for a service like Sling TV or YouTube TV who both carry NBC, USA Network and CNBC.
If you’re outside the U.S. but have one of these subscriptions, you can watch Winter Olympics 2026 speed skating live streams using a VPN such as Norton VPN.
How to watch Winter Olympics 2026 Speed Skating live streams in the U.K.
Many events of the Winter Olympics 2026 speed skating will be free to watch on the BBC and BBC iPlayer, meaning absolutely FREE coverage in the U.K. of the biggest events.
The BBC won’t have every minute of the speed skating action, however. If you don’t want to miss a single second of the action, you will need access to Discovery Plus. Its standard Entertainment plan costs £3.99/month.
If you’re a Brit abroad, you can still follow Winter Olympics 2026 speed skating live streams thanks to Norton VPN.
How to watch Winter Olympics 2026 Speed Skating live streams in Canada
Winter Olympics 2026 speed skating coverage in Canada is carried by CBC on TV, with more than 2,000 hours of content to be live streamed for FREE online on the CBC Gem streaming platform.
Remember. Norton VPN can make your device believe it’s back home in Canada.
How to watch Winter Olympics 2026 Speed Skating live streams in Australia
Aussies can watch speed skating at the Winter Olympics completely free on the 9Now streaming site and app.
For in-depth coverage, you’ll need Stan Sport. It’s offering streams of every sport and medal moment. It costs from AU$32/month, with 4K UHD action available for an extra $10.
Not in Australia right now? Norton VPN will help you watch all the action on 9Now as if you were back home.
Winter Olympics 2026 Speed Skating medal events
Saturday, February 7
4 p.m. – Women’s 3000m
Sunday, February 8
4 p.m. – Men’s 5000m
Monday, February 9
5:30 p.m. – Women’s 1000m
Wednesday, February 11
6:30 p.m. – Men’s 1000m
Thursday, February 12
4:30 p.m. – Women’s 5000m
Friday, February 13
4 p.m. – Men’s 10000m
Saturday, February 14
5 p.m. – Men’s 500m
Sunday, February 15
5:03 p.m. – Women’s 500m
Tuesday, February 17
4:22 p.m. – Men’s Team Pursuit Final B
4:28 p.m. – Men’s Team Pursuit Final A
4:41 p.m. – Women’s Team Pursuit Final B
4:47 p.m. – Women’s Team Pursuit Final A
Thursday, February 19
4:30 p.m. – Men’s 1500m
Friday, February 20
4:30 p.m. – Women’s 1500m
Saturday, February 21
4:40 p.m. – Men’s Mass Start Final
5:15 p.m. – Women’s Mass Start Final
All times are CET. -1hr for GMT and -6hrs for ET
Winter Olympics 2026 Speed Skating FAQs
How many speed skating events will be held at the Winter Olympics 2026?
A total of 14 speed skating events will take place at the Milano Cortina 2026:
Men’s 500m
Men’s 1000m
Men’s 1500m
Men’s 5000m
Men’s 10000m
Men’s Mass Start
Men’s Team Pursuit
Women’s 500m
Women’s 1000m
Women’s 1500m
Women’s 3000m
Women’s 5000m
Women’s Mass Start
Women’s Team Pursuit
How many athletes will participate in speed skating at the Winter Olympics 2026?
A total of 164 skaters from 23 countries will participate in the Winter Olympics 2026. This includes 18 athletes from the Netherlands, 15 each from Canada and China, and 13 from Germany. Hosts Italy will field 10 athletes across 14 speed skating events.
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