You can stream the Olympic Channel live if you believe in the Olympic spirit, or just like its sports.
The Olympics is, after all, an event that unifies the globe in a way that few things do. Typically, the summer games arrive every leap year, with the winter version of the event coming in the other even-numbered years on the calendar. The Olympic Channel is designed to bring the spirit of the event, along with many of its signature sports, to audiences year-round.
Here’s everything you need to know to watch an Olympic Channel live stream.
What is the Olympic Channel?
Launched in 2016, to coincide with the closing ceremonies of the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, the Olympic Channel is overseen by the International Olympic Committee. In the United States, the IOC partners with NBC to make the channel part of the network’s considerable sports offerings, adding to what NBC Sports Gold features.
- Launched: August 2016
- Slogan: “Where the games never end.”
- Genre: Sports/Olympics
- Parent Company: International Olympics Committee
Olympic Channel live stream: How to watch Olympic sports online
Olympic Channel is available on a few of the major live TV streaming services. When trying to decide which one is best for you, you’ll want to weigh the cost, the other channels you’ll receive, and the compatible devices for streaming.
Olympic Channel on Hulu with Live TV
Hulu Live TV is a great way to stream live TV, as it comes with access to Hulu’s massive library of on-demand content. You’ll be able to choose from movies, shows, and Hulu’s original programming, and keep up with what’s new each month. Hulu plans even include a bundle option where you can access Disney+ and ESPN+ along with Hulu.
Hulu Live TV sets you up with local channels and has a broad spectrum of entertainment and sports channels to review, including the full suite of ESPN channels, Cartoon Network, FX, HGTV, and even deep cuts like National Geographic and Syfy. and of course, Olympic Channel.
| Hulu Live TV | $69.99 |
| Hulu Live TV (no ads on Hulu content) | $75.99 |
Olympic Channel on FuboTV
FuboTV started as a streaming service geared toward sports fans, but it’s evolved into a broadly-appealing option with entertainment and news options alongside its robust sports choices. Depending on the package, you can access as many as 180+ FuboTV channels. If you’re looking to be entertained, Bravo, IFC, MTV, and VH1 are options even at Fubo’s most basic tier. The Fubo channel list still includes plenty of sports, including the Fubo Sports Network, which has original programming mixing sports and humor. The FuboTV cost starts at $54.99 a month, and with Disney Media favorites like ABC, ESPN, and the Disney Channel now on board, some who were on the fence about Fubo are giving it another look.
To watch Olympic Channel, you’ll want to dock in at the FuboTV Standard level.
Olympic Channel on Sling TV
If you’re looking for a streamlined, cost-effective streaming package, check out Sling TV. It offers two basic cable packages, Sling Orange and Sling Blue, each of which costs $30 per month. There’s also the third option of getting Sling Orange + Blue for just $45 per month. You’ll get more Sling TV channels by choosing Sling Blue, with its 40 channels including sports favorites like FS1 and NBCSN and cable mainstays like Food Network and Discovery Channel. But Sling Orange brings must-haves Disney Channel and ESPN as part of its package.
The Sports Extras package is $15 per month, available with Orange + Blue. It gets you the Olympic Channel as well as MLB Network, NBA TV, NHL Network, and more. Sling Blue plus its $10 Sports Extra package will also work.
| Orange | $35 |
| Blue | $35 |
| Orange + Blue | $50 |
Olympic Channel on AT&T TV Now
If you’re already looking to AT&T for your wireless needs, you might consider AT&T TV Now to cover streaming for you. AT&T TV Now channels start with Plus and Max, which even include HBO. Then, AT&T plans expand from there, approaching cable selection and pricing with AT&T TV Now’s biggest packages. AT&T streaming also comes with Cloud DVR, letting you record up to 20 hours of TV per month. If you’re looking for Olympic Channel get in at the AT&T TV Now Max tier to stream it.
Olympic Channel on YouTube TV
The YouTube TV channel list includes local channels, sports options including ESPN, ESPN2, FS1, FS2, and NBA TV, and plenty to keep kids (and kids at heart) occupied, including Disney Channel and its companion channels, Nickelodeon, and Cartoon Network—all in one easy-to-access package. It even comes with a few Spanish-language channels like Telemundo and NBC Universo. YouTube add-ons include HBO Max, Showtime, and Starz. YouTube TV packages have some advantages over their competitors, including a generous DVR and multiple screens package. From one account, each user can create an individual profile to track favorite shows.
If you’re looking for YouTube TV, know that you can stream it on YouTube TV.
| 1 Month | $64.99 |
The Olympic Channel website carries additional programming, including an ongoing loop featuring opening and closing ceremonies from past games, highlights from past competitions, and original short documentaries featuring Olympians and aspiring Olympians.
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