# What is the best way to stream the Olympics this year? USA and willing to pay
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**Category:** The Game Room
**Tags:** olympic-sports-track
**Created:** [July 6, 2021, 5:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-way-to-stream-the-olympics-this-year-usa-and-willing-to-pay/945839 "2021-07-06T17:35:51Z")
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### Author:  [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)
#### Post date: [July 6, 2021, 5:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-way-to-stream-the-olympics-this-year-usa-and-willing-to-pay/945839/1 "2021-07-06T17:35:51Z")
My initial instinct was that I should subscribe to Peacock and that NBC would be pushing all their Olympic coverage on there big time to boost subscribers. I am reading that…perhaps that is not the case? A lot of their coverage is not going to be viewable on the Peacock service? I was willing to pay for the top-tier level Peacock subscription, but I’m not even sure it is worth it.
What I would like:
- Live footage
- Replayable events after they happen(helpful with the timezone difference) \<-important!
- Some edited coverage showing highlights and key moments
I would like to put the Olympics on during the day. My kids and I are home and we’d like to have it on even in the background.
I’m willing to pay up to $50 for a gold package level thing that would show all the Olympics streaming, but I’m not sure what to even get.
I thought they shutdown their NBC Sports app in order to push their Peacock service.
How do we stream the Olympics in the best way possible?
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### Author:  [@Dewey\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dewey_Finn)
#### Post date: [July 6, 2021, 5:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-way-to-stream-the-olympics-this-year-usa-and-willing-to-pay/945839/2 "2021-07-06T17:41:09Z")
I _think_ you can stream at [this site](https://www.nbcolympics.com/schedule). They ask for your local provider, by which they mean your cable or satellite service, or if you have neither, your local NBC broadcast channel.
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### Author:  [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)
#### Post date: [July 6, 2021, 5:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-way-to-stream-the-olympics-this-year-usa-and-willing-to-pay/945839/3 "2021-07-06T17:41:59Z")
This article says that NBC will be streaming various Olympics coverage on [NBCOlympics.com](http://NBCOlympics.com) and [NBCSports.com](http://NBCSports.com), as well as on Peacock. Alas, I have no idea how much content will be on each stream, and what it’ll cost, so it sounds like there isn’t a “one stop” answer to your question.
> **[Tokyo Olympics Full TV & Streaming Schedule: How To Watch Everything On...](https://deadline.com/2021/08/olympics-tv-full-schedule-streaming-nbc-peacock-how-to-watch-times-events-channels-1234785310/)**
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> UPDATED with schedule changes: NBCUniversal is airing programming from the Tokyo Olympic Games across a wide swath of its broadcast, cable and digital properties, the programming schedules for whic…
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### Author:  [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)
#### Post date: [July 15, 2021, 9:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-way-to-stream-the-olympics-this-year-usa-and-willing-to-pay/945839/4 "2021-07-15T21:59:43Z")
> [@Mahaloth](#):
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> How do we stream the Olympics in the best way possible?
Rent Scottie Pippen’s home.
Seriously, Pippen has turned his Chicago home into an Air BnB for a few days, aimed at those who want to watch the Olympics. $92 per night for up to four people.
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### Author:  [@Dewey\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dewey_Finn)
#### Post date: [July 15, 2021, 10:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-way-to-stream-the-olympics-this-year-usa-and-willing-to-pay/945839/5 "2021-07-15T22:31:59Z")
Wouldn’t _any_ hotel room work for the same purpose? In my experience, they still have TV sets.
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### Author:  [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)
#### Post date: [July 15, 2021, 10:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-way-to-stream-the-olympics-this-year-usa-and-willing-to-pay/945839/6 "2021-07-15T22:32:33Z")
> [@Dewey\_Finn](#):
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> Wouldn’t _any_ hotel room work for the same purpose?
Not many hotels have their own basketball courts. 😉
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### Author:  [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)
#### Post date: [July 18, 2021, 3:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-way-to-stream-the-olympics-this-year-usa-and-willing-to-pay/945839/7 "2021-07-18T15:31:43Z")
OK, so the NBC website seems to be the ultimate best way to watch the olympics. I have a Chromebook I can plug in to my TV for it, but what is the cheapest way to get access to it?
Like should I go with Sling TV and it gets me access or is there another cheaper option? I just want it for the month.
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### Author:  [@Dewey\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dewey_Finn)
#### Post date: [July 18, 2021, 3:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-way-to-stream-the-olympics-this-year-usa-and-willing-to-pay/945839/8 "2021-07-18T15:37:49Z")
I _think_ you will be able to enter your local NBC broadcast station on the [nbcolympics.com](http://nbcolympics.com) website, so in theory, you need pay nothing. Not sure whether the same content will be available to broadcast-only viewers.
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### Author:  [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)
#### Post date: [July 20, 2021, 10:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-way-to-stream-the-olympics-this-year-usa-and-willing-to-pay/945839/9 "2021-07-20T22:49:07Z")
> [@Dewey\_Finn](#):
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> I _think_ you will be able to enter your local NBC broadcast station on the [nbcolympics.com](http://nbcolympics.com) website, so in theory, you need pay nothing. Not sure whether the same content will be available to broadcast-only viewers
My understanding is that you need a “provider” to register there and get access to everything. I don’t know what services will work for me to get access to it.
I have to say, I am blown away at how hard it is to determine how to get access to the olympic coverage. I keep reading [NBCOlympics.com](http://NBCOlympics.com) is the best, but when I register there, I do not see a way to tell it “I have Sling” or something to that it opens up for me the full content.
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### Author:  [@Seydell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Seydell)
#### Post date: [July 21, 2021, 5:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-way-to-stream-the-olympics-this-year-usa-and-willing-to-pay/945839/10 "2021-07-21T05:19:59Z")
> [@Mahaloth](#):
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> I keep reading [NBCOlympics.com](http://NBCOlympics.com) is the best, but when I register there, I do not see a way to tell it “I have Sling” or something to that it opens up for me the full content.
When you try to watch an event on their site, you can click SIGN IN WITH YOUR CABLE PROVIDER. There you can search for SLING TV.
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### Author:  [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)
#### Post date: [July 21, 2021, 12:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-way-to-stream-the-olympics-this-year-usa-and-willing-to-pay/945839/11 "2021-07-21T12:07:23Z")
> [@Seydell](#):
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> When you try to watch an event on their site, you can click SIGN IN WITH YOUR CABLE PROVIDER. There you can search for SLING TV.
I think this is what I’ll be doing. I…guess I’ll pick the “blue” package that specifically mentions NBC as part of it?
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### Author:  [@Seydell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Seydell)
#### Post date: [July 21, 2021, 12:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-way-to-stream-the-olympics-this-year-usa-and-willing-to-pay/945839/12 "2021-07-21T12:20:35Z")
> [@Mahaloth](#):
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> I think this is what I’ll be doing. I…guess I’ll pick the “blue” package that specifically mentions NBC as part of it?
I can confirm that the blue package works. (I just re-signed up for Sling with just the blue package and watched a few minutes of a soccer game.)
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### Author:  [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)
#### Post date: [July 21, 2021, 2:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-way-to-stream-the-olympics-this-year-usa-and-willing-to-pay/945839/13 "2021-07-21T14:20:23Z")
> [@Seydell](#):
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> I can confirm that the blue package works. (I just re-signed up for Sling with just the blue package and watched a few minutes of a soccer game.)
I’m in and I actually got a deal where both packages were $25 for the first month. I consider this a win.
I also was able to login and see some footgae.
I will now “officially” answer my question from the original post.
1. Sign-up for Sling. Use an app and they have a 50% off deal going for your first month.
2. Use NBC Sports(now with the Olympic Rings under it) on your Roku or other device. Otherwise, go to [NBCOlympics.com](http://NBCOlympics.com).
3. Choose Sling as your provider.
4. You are in! All footage and replays(essential with the time difference) are now available.
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### Author:  [@Dewey\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dewey_Finn)
#### Post date: [July 21, 2021, 2:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-way-to-stream-the-olympics-this-year-usa-and-willing-to-pay/945839/14 "2021-07-21T14:25:20Z")
What is available if you only list a broadcast station as your providet?
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### Author:  [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)
#### Post date: [July 21, 2021, 2:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-way-to-stream-the-olympics-this-year-usa-and-willing-to-pay/945839/15 "2021-07-21T14:39:06Z")
I am not sure, but I did put that in originally. Some footage, perhaps the nightly footage NBC is airing.
Anyway, the more in-depth access required a provider.
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### Author:  [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)
#### Post date: [July 23, 2021, 11:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-way-to-stream-the-olympics-this-year-usa-and-willing-to-pay/945839/16 "2021-07-23T11:25:56Z")
Note: I woke up just now and decided to turn on the opening ceremonies live. I received a “your provider does not allow this content to be streamed”.
The ceremony was there under “live”, but was not viewable. Very strange.
I put on a replay of rowing instead…
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### Author:  [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)
#### Post date: [July 23, 2021, 11:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-way-to-stream-the-olympics-this-year-usa-and-willing-to-pay/945839/17 "2021-07-23T11:37:19Z")
I am currently watching it on the local NBC affiliate in Portland Oregon. In my opinion the Japanese are doing a wonderful job with the opening ceremonies.
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### Author:  [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)
#### Post date: [July 23, 2021, 11:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-way-to-stream-the-olympics-this-year-usa-and-willing-to-pay/945839/18 "2021-07-23T11:46:02Z")
Yep, I’ll get my antenna out and try to get it over air. My other programs/events are loading up fine.
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### Author:  [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)
#### Post date: [January 13, 2022, 12:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-way-to-stream-the-olympics-this-year-usa-and-willing-to-pay/945839/19 "2022-01-13T12:30:59Z")
**WINTER UPDATE**
My current understanding for the Winter Olympics in Beijing is that NBC is moving everything over to Peacock this time. Live AND replays.
Is this what everyone else is hearing? I guess there is no need for the NBC Olympics app and no need for a TV subscription this time?
If so, I’m simply going to subscribe to Peacock for 1 month at the premium ad-free rate and then cancel when the Olympics is over.