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Short-track speed skating is one of the fastest games on ice, where skaters compete against each other in races of various lengths (500m, 1000m, and 1500m). Unlike speed skating, where the track is 400m long, the short speed skating track is just 111.12m in length, making it all the more thrilling.
Keep reading to discover how to watch 2026 Winter Olympics short track speed skating live streams from anywhere with a VPN and for free!
Winter Olympics 2026 Short-Track Speed Skating live streams take place from February 10-20
• FREE live streams — BBC iPlayer (U.K.) / CBC Gem (Can) / 9Now (Aus)
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The medals tally is dominated by South Korea with 53 medals (26 gold, 16 silver, and 11 bronze), followed by China at 37 (12 gold, 16 silver, and 9 bronze). The two countries will look to extend their lead, but face strong competition in the form of four-time world champion William Dandjinou (CAN), and Italian icon Arianna Fontana who is entering her sixth games.
Other contenders for the men's category include the likes Steven Dubois (CAN), Rim Jongun (KOR), and Liu Shaoang, the defending 500m champion, are also in the race for medals at the Milano Cortina.
Read on to find out how to watch short track speed skating at the Winter Olympics 2026 — including details on international TV channels, free live streams, and a full schedule of events.
Watch Winter Olympics 2026 Short Track Speed Skating live streams for FREE
Great news! There are plenty of ways to watch free coverage of the 2026 Winter Olympics short track speed skating events in different parts of the world.
The U.K. (BBC iPlayer), Canada (CBC Gem) and Australia (9Now) all have live 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 can use a VPN to watch short track speed Skating at the Winter Olympics 2026 for free. We’ll show you how to do that below.
Watch Winter Olympics 2026 Short Track Speed Skating from anywhere
Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching the action on your usual subscription?
You can still watch Winter Olympics 2026 short track speed skating 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. Our favorite is Norton VPN — 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 our favorite.
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 Winter Olympics 2026.
How to watch Winter Olympics 2026 Short Track Speed Skating live streams in the U.S.
NBCUniversal has all your Winter Olympics 2026 Short Track Speed Skating watching needs covered in the U.S. TV coverage of the biggest events will be hosted across its numerous channels, including NBC, USA Network and CNBC.
To watch every second of all the short track speed skating action, however, you'll need access to its online Peacock streaming service (from $10.99/month or 109.99/year).
Remember those outside the U.S. can still watch short track speed skating live streams using Norton VPN.
How to watch Winter Olympics 2026 Short Track Speed Skating live streams in the U.K.
Winter Olympics 2026 short track speed skating will be free to watch on the BBC and BBC iPlayer.
However, Discovery Plus will have the most comprehensive coverage with every moment shown. Their Entertainment plan costs just £3.99/month.
If you're a Brit abroad, you can still follow Winter Olympics 2026 short track speed skating live streams thanks to Norton VPN.
How to watch Winter Olympics 2026 Short Track Speed Skating live streams in Canada
Winter Olympics 2026 short track speed skating 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. 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 2026 Short Track Speed Skating live streams in Australia
Aussies can watch the biggest Winter Olympics 2026 short track speed skating action for free across the 9Network and its 9Now streaming site and app.
Stan Sport will stream every match of the tournament with prices starting at AU$32/month.
Not in Australia right now? Use Norton VPN to watch all the short track speed skating action as if you were at home.
Winter Olympics 2026 Short Track Speed Skating medal events
Tuesday, February 10
13:03 – Mixed Team Relay Final
Thursday, February 12
12:36 – Women's 500m Final
21:48 – Men's 1000m Final
Saturday, February 14
22:42 – Men's 1500m Final
Monday, February 16
12:47 – Women's 1000m Final
Wednesday, February 18
21:00 – Women's 3000m Relay Final
21:32 – Men's 500m Final
Friday, February 20
21:30 – Men's 5000m Relay Final
22:07 – Women's 1500m Final
Winter Olympics 2026 Short Track Speed Skating FAQs
How many short track speed skating events will be held at the Winter Olympics 2026?
A total of nine short track speed skating events will take place at the Milano Cortina 2026:
Women's 500m
Women's 1000m
Women's 1500m
Women's 3000m Relay
Men's 500m
Men's 1000m
Men's 1500m
Men's 5000m Relay
Mixed Team Relay
How many teams will compete in short track speed skating at the Winter Olympics 2026?
A total of 112 athletes from 24 countries will participate in the various short track speed skating events at the Milano Cortina 2026. Out of this, Canada, China, Italy, South Korea, and the Netherlands will have the highest representation with 10 athletes each.
How to watch Winter Olympics 2026 from anywhere
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