At the 2022 Beijing Games, Erin Jackson made history as the first Black woman to win an individual Winter Olympic gold and the first Black American woman to win an Olympic speed skating medal. Now, despite battling a slew of injuries and health issues over the last three years, she's ready to defend her 500m title (and make her Olympic 1000m debut) as she heads to her third Olympic Games less than a decade after she first stepped onto the ice.
Keep reading to find out how to watch the speed skater at the upcoming Winter Games.
Speed skating at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics will air on NBC and USA Network, and stream live on Peacock and NBC Sports platforms starting on Saturday, Feb. 7.
- Dates: February 7-21
- Medal events: Men's and women's
- Venue: Fiera Milano Exhibition Center
- TV channels: NBC, USA Network
- Streaming: Peacock, NBCOlympics.com, NBC.com, NBC app, NBC Sports app
Visit NBCOlympics.com/FAQ for more information on watching the 2026 Winter Olympics, including links to download the NBC, NBC Sports and Peacock apps.
When will Erin Jackson compete at the 2026 Winter Olympics?
Speed skating competition will take place from Saturday, February 7, to Saturday, February 21.
Erin Jackson's will compete in the following events:
- Women's 1000m: Monday, February 9
- Women's 500m: Sunday, February 15
How do I watch live streams of Erin Jackson at the 2026 Winter Olympics?
The complete speed skating schedule, including TV listings, also is available on the NBC Olympics schedule page.
All live streams also are available to watch on mobile, tablet and connected TV devices via the Peacock, NBC and NBC Sports apps.
| Date/Time | Event | Stream |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, 2/9 11:30a-12:55p |
Women's 1000m 🏅 | Peacock, NBCOlympics.com |
| Sun, 2/15 11-11:55a |
Women's 500m 🏅 | Peacock, NBCOlympics.com |
You can watch every event at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics LIVE by subscribing to Peacock. After subscribing and logging in, either go to PeacockTV.com/Olympics in your web browser or download the Peacock app to your phone, tablet, or connected TV device and navigate to the Olympics section.
Users also can authenticate with their cable subscription, which allows access to watch live streams of every Olympic event on NBCOlympics.com, NBC.com, the NBC app or the NBC Sports app. All streams can be viewed in web browsers or on phones, tablets or connected TV devices.
How do I watch Erin Jackson on TV at the 2026 Winter Olympics?
Live and tape-delayed coverage of speed skating will be shown on the following TV channels: NBC and USA Network
The full TV listings for speed skating can be found on the NBCOlympics.com schedule page by clicking the toggle at the top to “TV Only.”
How can I watch replays of Erin Jackson at the 2026 Winter Olympics?
If you missed any of the live action, you can catch up by watching the full event replays on the NBCOlympics.com Replays hub. The stream links above also will take you directly to the full replay of each live stream.
How many times has Erin Jackson competed in the Olympics?
Milan Cortina will mark Jackson's third Olympic appearance.
In her debut in PyeongChang, Jackson finished 24th in the women's 500m. Four years later in Beijing, she took home gold in the same distance.
How many Olympic medals has Erin Jackson won?
Jackson's 500m gold from Beijing is her only Olympic medal. In Milan Cortina, she will aim for the podium in the 500m and the 1000m.