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Around 1.5 years after the conclusion of the 2024 Summer Games in Paris, NBC’s Olympic coverage is back.
The network will have plenty to offer for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, with plenty of familiar faces returning for the network’s coverage — Mike Tirico, Maria Taylor and Snoop Dogg will once again be in the spotlight for the Olympics.
Also returning for February 2026 is NBC’s “Gold Zone” stream, which allows viewers to get all the latest live highlights from the Olympic action.
Here’s what to know about the “Gold Zone” stream for the 2026 Winter Olympics, including how to watch it.
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What is Gold Zone?
Gold Zone is NBC’s exclusive Olympics stream that jumps from sport-to-sport, bringing the top live highlights for viewers in real-time, assuring fans don’t miss anything from the action.
For those who haven’t previously watched Gold Zone but are fans of the NFL, it’s effectively NFL RedZone, but for the Olympics. Furthering the connection between the two shows, NFL RedZone host Scott Hanson is a member of the Gold Zone crew.
Gold Zone was around for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, and NBC has experimented with various formats of the show since 2014, per Fast Company, but it was most prominent on Peacock in 2024.
“We can’t wait to bring this group back together to capture the excitement – whip-around style – from the 116 medal events on the ice and snow,” Amy Rosenfeld, senior vice president of NBC Olympics Production, said in a statement about Gold Zone’s 2026 return. “A Winter Games brings with it new challenges – but that presents opportunities to try some new things, while still embracing what viewers enjoyed.”
How to watch Gold Zone for 2026 Winter Olympics
- Dates: Feb. 6-22
- Time: 7 a.m.-5 p.m. ET
- Channel: N/A
- Live stream:Peacock, NBCSN
Throughout the Winter Olympics, Gold Zone will be streamed on Peacock and NBCSN at virtually any time events are happening. This will be the first Winter Olympics to have Gold Zone streaming on Peacock.
According to NBC, Gold Zone will also be available on NBCOlympics.com and the NBC Sports app via “TV Everywhere” for customers with pay-TV subscriptions.
NBC Gold Zone broadcasters
The same Gold Zone crew members from the 2024 Paris Olympics will be returning for the Milan Winter Olympics, as Jac Collinsworth, Matt Iseman, Scott Hansonand Andrew Siciliano are back on the program.
However, as an addition for these Olympics, 2014 Olympic bronze medalist and three-time U.S. Figure Skating champion Ashley Wagner is also joining the crew, becoming the first-ever Gold Zone analyst. She will help offer insight into the figure skating competition, per NBC.
Hanson, the longtime host of NFL RedZone, will be on his second Gold Zone assignment. Siciliano, Collinsworth and Iseman will be covering their fourth Olympics.
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Is Jac Collinsworth related to Cris Collinsworth?
Yes, Jac Collinsworth is the son of NBC “Sunday Night Football” analyst Cris Collinsworth, who is also a former NFL wide receiver. The elder Collinsworth will be on the call for Super Bowl 60 between the Patriots and Seahawks.
Jac Collinsworth has covered three previous Olympics for NBC, including hosting Gold Zone in 2024. He was a social media correspondent at the 2016 Rio Olympics and he worked on “Tokyo Tonight” for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Outside of his Olympic responsibilities, Collinsworth serves as a co-host of NBC’s “Football Night in America“ and is a play-by-play announcer for NBC Sports’ college football and basketball coverage. He is 30 years old.
