Were you hoping to watch every minute of Olympic coverage from the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Games and never leave the house? Well, you’re in luck. NBC will live stream 1,800 hours from South Korea.
First order of business? An over-the-air digital antenna. It’s the easiest and cheapest way to watch NBC’s primetime coverage from PyeongChang on WRAL. The catch is everything will be presented in delay given the drastic time difference between the States and South Korea, including the Opening Ceremony.
Every Olympic event will be available live and on-demand on NBCOlympics.com and the NBC Sports app. The online content will also be available through the NBC Sports app on Apple TV, Roku, Chromecast and Amazon Fire TV streaming devices. However, cable or satellite subscriber authentication credentials are necessary to unlock unlimited online access to the Olympics.
If you’re already paying for a cable bundle, this isn’t a problem. Folks who have cut the cord will have to sign up for one of the various OTT streaming services to gain full access to NBC’s online offerings.
Luckily, most OTT services offer a free trial before the monthly fee kicks in. fuboTV is the cheapest option with an introductory rate of $20 per month. Sling TV ($30), YouTube TV ($35), DirecTV Now ($35), Hulu with Live TV ($40) and PlayStation Vue ($45) will provide all of NBC’s Olympic coverage through their suite of channels and online credentials.
Hulu with Live TV is likely the best option for those who want a customized Olympic viewing experience and are willing to splurge on the monthly fee. The app will prompt users to select their favorite events, from curling to figure skating, and will provide all available content to their Olympics menu.
Stock your pantry with essential snacks, stay hydrated, keep your devices fully charged and get ready to watch the Olympics until your eyes literally turn into gold medals.
