How to Watch Milano Cortina 2026 on iPhone / iPad

Quick answer

To watch the 2026 Olympics on iPhone / iPad, 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 > Search 'Peacock' > Get

NBC Sports

Open the App Store > Search 'NBC Sports' > Get

YouTube TV

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

Step-by-step setup

  1. Open the App Store on your iPhone or iPad.
  2. Search for 'Peacock' and tap 'Get' to download.
  3. Open the app and sign in with your Peacock account.
  4. Tap the Olympics banner or go to Sports > Olympics to find live events.
  5. To watch on your TV, use AirPlay: swipe to open Control Center, tap Screen Mirroring, and select your Apple TV.

Troubleshooting

Data usage: streaming one hour of HD video uses about 3 GB. Connect to Wi-Fi when possible.

Notifications: enable Peacock notifications in Settings > Peacock to get alerts when events you follow go live.

AirPlay audio delay: if you experience audio lag when AirPlaying, try pausing for 5 seconds and resuming.

Watch on these platforms

Peacock Watch Without Cable

Stuck at work, on a train, or hiding from your family at a holiday gathering — your iPhone is how you sneak in live Olympics coverage when you can’t get to a TV. Peacock’s iOS app works on any iPhone running iOS 16 or later.

Getting Set Up

  1. Open the App Store and search for Peacock TV
  2. Download the app (it’s free to install)
  3. Sign in or subscribe — $7.99/mo for Premium, $13.99/mo for Premium Plus
  4. Navigate to Sports > Olympics in the bottom navigation

You can subscribe directly through Apple’s in-app purchase, but know that Apple takes a cut and Peacock occasionally offers better deals on peacocktv.com. Check both prices before committing.

Watching at Work (Discreetly)

Use Picture-in-Picture mode. Start a stream in Peacock, then swipe up to go home — the video shrinks to a floating window. You can browse emails, Slack, or anything else while the Olympics play in the corner. To enable PiP: Settings > General > Picture in Picture > Start PiP Automatically.

Casting to a TV

  • AirPlay: Tap the AirPlay icon in the Peacock player to send video to any Apple TV or AirPlay-compatible smart TV.
  • Chromecast: The Peacock iOS app supports Chromecast. Tap the Cast icon and select your Chromecast device.

Saving Data

Streaming on cellular data eats roughly 1.5–3 GB per hour at HD quality. To reduce usage, go to Peacock Settings > Video Quality and select a lower resolution. Or download events on Wi-Fi before heading out — Peacock Premium Plus lets you download select on-demand content for offline viewing.

Troubleshooting

  • App crashes: Force close (swipe up from the app switcher) and reopen. If it persists, delete and reinstall.
  • AirPlay disconnects: Make sure your iPhone and Apple TV are on the same Wi-Fi network.
  • No audio: Check that your phone isn’t on silent mode (the physical switch on the left side).