How to watch luge at the Olympics: Live stream the 2026 Winter Games free from anywhere
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The Olympics are underway, and the high-intensity luge events are speeding by. If you're hoping to learn how to watch luge at the Olympics before it ends, you've come to the right place.
For the unfamiliar, or those who have only seen a quick flash of a person on a screen as they launch down the track at speeds reaching up to 90mph, luge might seem peculiar. The concept is simple: race down an icy track on a tiny sledge, aiming to achieve the fastest overall time. The skill needed, on the other hand, is a whole other thing. There are no brakes, and athletes shoot down the track feet-first, controlling the movement of the sledge with body weight, calf pressure, and shoulder movement. Not only is this the fastest sport in the Winter Olympics, but it is also one of the most exciting, and you won't want to miss it.
Read on to find out everything you'll need to tune into luge at the Olympics. You'll find dates, times, streaming services, and costs (where needed). Looking to watch other events beyond luge? We've put together a full guide for everything you need to know to watch the Winter Olympics this year.
How to watch luge at the Olympics in the US
This year, the place to go watch not just the luge but the whole Winter Olympics in the US is Peacock. Every single Olympic sport will be available both live and on demand via Peacock. Right now, a Peacock subscription ranges in price, depending on what you are after. To get access to live sports, you will have to go for at least a Premium plan, which costs $11 a month or $110 a year.
This includes TVs, movies, sports, and more, but it also includes ads. If you go for Premium Plus, the prices go up to $17 a month or $170 a year, but it also removes ads for on-demand content and allows you to download programming on your phone.
How to watch luge at the Olympics in the UK
In the UK, there are two ways to watch the Winter Olympics this year, including the luge event. The first is the old faithful BBC iPlayer. This is the free-to-watch option in the UK. While the BBC used to have exclusive rights to these kinds of events, things have changed recently with Discovery Plus now being the UK place to go.
However, the BBC does have the rights to stream certain parts of the event. They are allowed to air at least two live events per day on BBC One and Two, as well as highlight packages. That means that, via BBC iPlayer, you should be able to catch highlights and key parts of the Luge, but not the whole week of events. For absolutely full coverage in the UK, you'll need Discovery Plus. This comes in three different versions, ranging in price from £4 a month to £34 a month.
How to watch luge at the Olympics in Australia
Like a few other regions, Australians get two options for the Winter Olympics, one free and one paid. For the free version, you'll want 9Now. For this, you just need to make an account, and then you'll be free to catch all of the action. Alternatively, you can also watch the event via Stan Sport. This costs $32 a month ($12 for the base plan and a further $20 for the Sport package). While you can watch lots of coverage for free via 9Now, Stan Sport will offer all events, further commentary, and options for HD viewing.
How to watch luge at the Olympics in Canada
For Canadian viewers, things are kept pretty simple. You can watch luge at the Winter Olympics on CBC. As the domestic rights holder for the Olympics in general in Canada, this is the only option. The good news here is that you can watch CBC Gem completely free, meaning no fees for the luge events. However, you can also pay $6 a month to remove ads, and you'll get access to the live CBC News Network.
How to watch luge at the Olympics from anywhere
If you find yourself away from home while the Winter Olympics are on, you can still catch the action as normal. By using a VPN (virtual private network), you can access the free live streams you were planning on watching. In addition to this, a VPN will also boost your online privacy. VPNs change your device's location so you can still get onto all of the apps and websites that would normally be geo-blocked when you are away.
Right now, our top recommendation when it comes to VPNs is NordVPN. It's one of the most reputable brands in the industry, offering strong security and effective streaming at an affordable price. It also offers a 30-day money-back guarantee if you're not happy with the service. You can read more about it in our NordVPN review.
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