How to watch Biathlon at the Winter Olympics 2026 online for free

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The combined survival skills of cross-country skiing and shooting will be put to the test in the biathlon at the Winter Olympics 2026, with French biathletes looking like the most likely to take home the golds from Italy.

Keep reading to discover how to watch 2026 Winter Olympics biathlon live streams from anywhere with a VPN and for free!

Winter Olympics Biathlon 2026 live streams: TV channels, dates

Winter Olympics 2026 Biathlon live streams take place from February 8-21. Full schedule below.
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Compatriots Lou Jeanmonnot and Eric Perrot come into their first Winter Olympics as yellow jersey holders and favorites to stand atop the podium in their individual events, having each won three World Cup events already this season.

Perrot's fellow Frenchmen Quentin Fillon Maillet and Émilien Jacquelin and the rest of the men's field will feel even more confident of success after the retirement of the legendary Bø brothers — Johannes Thingnes and Tarjei have left things wide open for successors to their crowns. The biathlon is the only winter sport in which Team USA has never won an Olympic medal, so 23-year-old Campbell Wright will hope to correct that anomaly this year.

In the women's events, it's the Scandinavian contingent that are best placed to challenge the French. The Öberg sisters (Elvira and Hanna) have both had excellent seasons so far, while fellow Swede Anna Magnusson is hunting for her first Olympic gold. Finnish Suvi Minkkinen and young Norwegian star Maren Kirkeeide are also likely to be in the hunt for medals.

We have all the information you need to watch Winter Olympics biathlon live streams — including details on international TV channels and free live streams.

Watch Winter Olympics Biathlon 2026 live streams for FREE

Great news! There are plenty of ways to watch free coverage of the biathlon in different parts of the world.

The U.K. (BBC iPlayer), Canada (CBC Gem) and Australia (9Now) all have live 2026 Winter Olympics coverage online, which you can access through the platforms' free-to-air websites and apps.

And in the U.S. you can get all of the coverage provided by NBC, USA Network and CNBC for free thanks to the 21-day trial to YouTube TV.

Away from home? You may not be able to watch the biathlon action like you normally would due to regional restrictions. Fortunately, there’s an easy solution — you can use a VPN to watch Winter Olympics 2026 for free. We’ll show you how to do that below.

Watch Winter Olympics Biathlon 2026 from anywhere

Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching the biathlon action on your usual subscription?

You can still watch Winter Olympics 2026 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. Norton VPN is one of the best you can get — 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 a great choice.

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 biathlon at the Winter Olympics 2026.

How to watch Winter Olympics Biathlon 2026 live streams in the U.S.

NBCUniversal has all your Winter Olympics 2026 watching needs covered in the U.S. TV coverage of the biathlon will be hosted across NBC and the USA Network.

To watch every second of the biathlon, however, you'll need access to its online Peacock streaming service. You need at least a Premium subscription, costing from $10.99/month or 109.99/year.

If you're outside the U.S. but have one of these subscriptions, you can watch Winter Olympics 2026 live streams using a VPN such as Norton VPN.

How to watch Winter Olympics Biathlon 2026 live streams in the U.K.

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While some of the Winter Olympics biathlon will be free to watch on the BBC and BBC iPlayer, you will need access to Discovery Plus to watch every single minute. Its standard Entertainment plan costs £3.99/month, or combine it with a full TNT Sports package for £33.99/month.

If you're a Brit abroad, you can still follow Winter Olympics 2026 live streams thanks to Norton VPN.

How to watch Winter Olympics Biathlon 2026 live streams in Canada

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Winter Olympics 2026 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 — including every moment of the biathlon. All you need to do is register for a free account to watch.

If you’re currently away from Canada, you can use a VPN such as Norton VPN to make your device believe it's back home in Canada.

How to watch Winter Olympics Biathlon 2026 live streams in Australia

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Aussies can watch the biggest Winter Olympics 2026 action for free across the 9Network and its 9Now streaming site and app.

For the most comprehensive coverage and all the biathlon you can handle, you'll need Stan Sport. It generally costs from AU$32/month, but you can currently get your first month for $10 less (promo valid until 09/02)

Not in Australia right now? You can simply use a VPN like Norton VPN to watch all the biathlon action as if you were back home.

Winter Olympics 2026 Biathlon Schedule

(All times ET)

Sunday, February 8
Mixed Relay 4 x 6km — 8:05 a.m.

Tuesday, February 10
Men’s 20km Individual — 7:30 a.m.

Wednesday, February 11
Women’s 15km Individual — 8:15 a.m.

Friday, February 13
Men’s 10km Sprint — 8 a.m.

Saturday, February 14
Women’s 7.5km Sprint — 8:45 a.m.

Sunday, February 15
Men’s 12.5km Pursuit — 5:15 a.m.
Women’s 10km Pursuit — 8:45 a.m.

Tuesday, February 17
Men’s 4 x 7.5km Relay — 8:30 a.m.

Wednesday, February 18
Women’s 4 x 6km Relay — 8:45 a.m.

Friday, February 20
Men’s 15km Mass Start — 8:15 a.m.

Saturday, February 21
Women’s 12.5km Mass Start — 8:15 a.m.

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