How to Watch Milano Cortina 2026 on Apple TV

Quick answer

To watch the 2026 Olympics on Apple TV, install the Peacock app from your device's app store, sign in with Peacock Premium, and navigate to Sports > Olympics for live streams and replays.

Apps available

Peacock

Open the App Store on Apple TV > Search 'Peacock' > Get

NBC

Open the App Store > Search 'NBC' > Get (requires cable login)

YouTube TV

Open the App Store > Search 'YouTube TV' > Get

Step-by-step setup

  1. Open the App Store on your Apple TV.
  2. Search for 'Peacock' and tap 'Get' to download.
  3. Open the Peacock app and sign in. You can use the 'Sign in on web' option for easier typing.
  4. Browse to Sports > Olympics for the full event schedule and live streams.

Troubleshooting

App not available: Peacock requires Apple TV HD (4th generation) or later with tvOS 14+. Check Settings > General > Software Update.

AirPlay issues: if AirPlaying from iPhone to Apple TV, make sure both devices are on the same Wi-Fi network.

Audio out of sync: restart the Apple TV by holding the Menu + TV buttons until the light flashes.

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Apple TV — both the streaming box and the Apple TV app on other devices — gives you arguably the smoothest Olympics streaming experience. Peacock’s Apple TV app supports 4K HDR, Dolby Atmos, and multi-view, and the platform’s fast hardware means fewer buffering hiccups.

Installing Peacock on Apple TV

  1. Open the App Store on your Apple TV
  2. Search for Peacock
  3. Download and install
  4. Open the app and sign in with your Peacock credentials

If you subscribed to Peacock through Apple’s in-app purchase, your subscription is managed via your Apple ID. Go to Settings > Users & Accounts > [Your Name] > Subscriptions to check your plan.

AirPlay as a Backup

If the Peacock app on Apple TV acts up, you can AirPlay from your iPhone or iPad. Open Peacock on your phone, start a stream, tap the AirPlay icon, and select your Apple TV. Quality is slightly lower than native app streaming, but it works in a pinch.

Finding Olympic Content

In the Peacock app: Sports > Olympics. On the Apple TV home screen, Siri can help — hold the Siri button and say “Show me the Olympics on Peacock” to jump directly to the Olympics hub.

4K Streaming Requirements

You need an Apple TV 4K (any generation), a Peacock Premium Plus subscription ($13.99/mo), a 4K-capable TV, and internet speeds of 25 Mbps or higher. 4K streams are available for select events only — typically ceremonies, figure skating finals, and alpine skiing.

Troubleshooting

  • Stream won’t load: Force-quit Peacock (double-tap the TV button, swipe up on Peacock). Reopen.
  • No 4K option: Confirm you’re on Premium Plus and that your Apple TV is set to 4K output (Settings > Video and Audio > Format).
  • Audio dropouts: Switch audio output from Dolby Atmos to Stereo in Peacock’s player settings if your sound system doesn’t support Atmos.