Due to ongoing contract disputes, NBCUniversal channels remain unavailable on Fubo, leaving subscribers without access to key Olympics broadcasts. The 2026 Winter Olympics, set for February 6-22, will air primarily on NBC, USA Network, and CNBC, prompting users to explore other streaming options. Peacock offers comprehensive coverage as a primary alternative.
The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, Italy, will feature live coverage of events such as figure skating, ice hockey, luge, and skiing, primarily broadcast on NBC for U.S. viewers. However, after more than two months of unresolved contract negotiations between NBCUniversal and Fubo, channels including NBC, USA Network, and CNBC are absent from the platform. This blackout affects Fubo subscribers hoping to watch the games, which run from February 6 to 22, 2026, with daily live events and nightly primetime highlights on NBC. Additional broadcasts will appear on USA Network and CNBC, but these are also unavailable on Fubo. The dispute stems from disagreements over a long-standing content distribution agreement, with no projected return date for the channels despite ongoing talks. Fubo's missing NBC-owned lineup includes local affiliates, regional sports networks like NBC Sports Bay Area, and national channels such as Bravo, E! Entertainment, Golf Channel, and Oxygen True Crime. For alternatives, Peacock provides streaming of every Olympic event live, with an ad-supported subscription at $11 per month or ad-free at $17 monthly, including access to local NBC affiliates in the premium tier. Walmart+ members receive free Peacock Premium as part of their $12.99 monthly or $98 annual plan, bundling it with perks like free shipping and gas discounts. DirecTV offers a five-day free trial and $10 off the first three months of select packages, carrying all necessary channels without a contract. Hulu + Live TV, priced at $89.99 per month, includes NBC and bundled Disney+ and ESPN+ services, with a three-day free trial available. These options ensure Fubo users can still access comprehensive Olympics coverage amid the impasse.
