How to watch 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony

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The Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony is the moment we've all been dreading, but on a positive note if it's anything like the curtain-raiser earlier this month, at least Milano-Cortina will get the sendoff it deserves. It's being staged at Verona Arena, an extraordinarily well-preserved Roman amphitheater that was once the site of gladiatorial games and ancient battles.

You can watch Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony live streams from anywhere with a VPN and potentially for FREE.

2026 Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony live streams: TV channels, dates

The Milano-Cortina Closing Ceremony takes place on Sunday, February 22.
► Time: 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT / 7 p.m. GMT / 6 a.m. AEDT (Mon.)
• FREE live streams — BBC iPlayer (U.K.) / CBC Gem (Can) / 9Now (Aus)
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Twenty years after they collaborated at Torino 2006, director Alfredo Accatino and internationally renowned ballet dancer Roberto Bolle will reunite on Sunday, for a farewell extravaganza titled "Beauty in Action", featuring Italian singer Achille Lauro, Canadian-Italian singer Alessia Cara, Italian house music group Meduza, American composer (and Police drummer) Stewart Copeland, Italian actor Benedetta Porcaroli, and former Eiffel 65 member Gabry Ponte.

There's purpose behind the choice of venue. This will be the first Olympic ceremony to take place at a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the overarching message will be one promoting environmental protection.

However, in an era marked by cynical greenwashing schemes and overt climate-change denial, it's worth drawing attention to an ancient inscription found at Verona Arena, attributed to a gladiator named Glaucus, which warns against placing too much faith in higher powers, in favor of taking responsibility for one's own actions.

Here's how to watch Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony online and on TV — including free streaming options.

Can I watch the Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony free of charge?

The 2026 Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony is free-to-air in the U.K. courtesy of BBC iPlayer, in Canada via CBC Gem, and in Australia through 9Now.

Away from home? You may not be able to tune in like you normally would due to regional restrictions. Fortunately, there’s an easy solution. You can use a VPN to watch free Closing Ceremony coverage — we’ll show you how below.

Watch Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony 2026 from anywhere

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

You can still watch the Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony 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 the Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony.

How to watch Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony live streams in the U.S.

In the U.S., the Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony is being shown on Peacock. You'll need at least a Premium subscription to tune in, with prices starting at $10.99/month or $109.99/year.

The three-hour show will be hosted by Mary Carillo, Terry Gannon and Shaun White.

If you're outside the U.S. but have a subscription, you can watch the Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony using a VPN such as Norton VPN.

How to watch Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony live streams in the U.K.

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The Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony is being shown on free-to-air BBC Two and BBC iPlayer.

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

The Closing Ceremony is also available to watch on Discovery Plus. Its standard Entertainment plan costs £3.99/month, or you can watch on TNT Sports for £30.99/month. A combined package costs $33.99/month.

How to watch Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony live streams in Canada

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CBC is showing the Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony in Canada, which means it will be available to live stream for free on CBC Gem.

Adrienne Arsenault and Devin Heroux are on commentary duties for the three-hour show. A full replay will be shown again at 7 p.m. ET/PT.

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

How to watch Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony live streams in Australia

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In Australia, the Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony is being shown on free-to-air Channel 9, with live streaming available via 9Now.

The show will be hosted by Ally Langdon, James Bracey, Leila McKinnon and Todd Woodbridge, and a full replay will air at 9.15 p.m. AEDT.

Not in Australia right now? You can simply use a VPN like Norton VPN to watch all the action on 9Now as if you were back home.

It will also air on Stan Sport, which costs from AU$32/month, with 4K UHD coverage available for an extra $10.

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