How to Watch Milano Cortina 2026 on USA Network
What you need to know
Cost: Included with cable/satellite subscription
- Daytime live event coverage throughout the Games
- Complements NBC's prime-time schedule with additional live events
- Available through most cable providers and live TV streaming services
Full features
- Daytime live event coverage throughout the Games
- Complements NBC's prime-time schedule with additional live events
- Available through most cable providers and live TV streaming services
Gotchas
Not available without a pay TV subscription — cord-cutters need a live TV streaming plan.
Schedule varies daily — not all days have USA Network coverage.
Some events may overlap with NBC or Peacock coverage.
Device compatibility
Each device links to setup instructions and troubleshooting.
Other ways to watch
Quick tip before you scroll past: USA Network is where most of the live daytime Olympic action lands during the 2026 Milano Cortina Games. If you work from home and want background Olympics all morning, this is your channel.
USA Network’s Role
USA Network carries live Olympic coverage during daytime hours, typically from around 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET. Because Italy is six hours ahead, this window lines up with afternoon and evening sessions in Milano Cortina — meaning you’re getting genuinely live competition, not tape delay.
The network’s coverage includes a mix of produced broadcasts (with commentary, replays, and analysis) across multiple sports. On big days, USA Network may extend its coverage window into the early evening.
How to Get USA Network
USA Network is a cable channel, so you need one of these:
- Cable or satellite: Included in most standard packages from Xfinity, Spectrum, DirecTV, DISH, Cox, and others.
- Live TV streaming: YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, fuboTV, Sling TV (Blue plan), and DirecTV Stream all include USA Network.
- TV provider login: If you have any of the above, you can stream USA Network’s feed at USANetwork.com or in the NBC Sports app using your provider credentials.
What USA Network Does NOT Do
USA Network is not available on Peacock. This trips people up. You can subscribe to Peacock Premium Plus at $13.99/mo and still not get the USA Network cable feed. The events shown on USA are also available as individual sport streams on Peacock, but the USA Network broadcast itself — with its specific commentary team and studio segments — requires a cable-style login.
When to Watch
The sweet spot for USA Network is weekday mornings. Set it as your background channel from 9 a.m. to noon ET and you’ll catch alpine skiing runs, cross-country skiing, and speed skating sessions live from Italy’s afternoon slate.