Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby is set to represent Canada in his third Olympic Games. Crosby was drafted first overall by the Penguins in 2005 and has played for the NHL team ever since. He was named team captain at 19 years old and has led the team to three Stanley Cups during his career. When he was just 21 years old, he became the youngest player to captain a Stanley Cup-winning team in the league's history.
Crosby is a two-time Olympic gold medal winner; he led Canada to back-to-back Olympic championships in 2010 and 2014.
Keep reading to find out how to watch the Canadian hockey player in his third Olympic appearance.
Hockey at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics will air on NBC, CNBC, and USA Network, and stream live on Peacock and NBC Sports platforms starting on Thursday, Feb. 5.
- Dates: Feb. 5 - 22
- Medal events: Men's and women's
- Venue: Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena and Milano Rho Ice Hockey Arena
- TV channels: NBC, CNBC, 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 Sidney Crosby compete at the 2026 Winter Olympics?
Olympic hockey competition will take place from Thursday, Feb. 5 to Sunday, Feb. 22, with Sidney Crosby and Team Canada expected to play from Feb. 12 onward:
- Team Canada's first game in the men's tournament: Thursday, Feb. 12
- Gold medal game: Sunday, Feb. 22
How do I watch live streams of Sidney Crosby at the 2026 Winter Olympics?
The complete hockey schedule, including TV listings, is also available on the NBC Olympics schedule page.
All live streams are also available to watch on mobile, tablet and connected TV devices via the Peacock, NBC and NBC Sports apps.
| Date/Time | Event | Stream |
|---|---|---|
| Thurs, 2/12 10:30a-1p |
Czechia vs. Canada (Men's Group A) | Peacock, NBCOlympics.com |
| Fri, 2/13 3:10-5:40p |
Canada vs. Switzerland (Men's Group A) | Peacock, NBCOlympics.com |
| Sun, 2/15 10:40a-1p |
Canada vs. France (Men's Group A) | Peacock, NBCOlympics.com |
| Tues, 2/17 6:10-8:40a |
Men's Qualification Playoff | Peacock, NBCOlympics.com |
| Tues, 2/17 6:10-8:40a |
Men's Qualification Playoff | Peacock, NBCOlympics.com |
| Tues, 2/17 10:40a-1:10p |
Men's Qualification Playoff | Peacock, NBCOlympics.com |
| Tues, 2/17 3:10-5:40p |
Men's Qualification Playoff | Peacock, NBCOlympics.com |
| Weds, 2/18 6:10-8:40a |
Men's Quarterfinal | Peacock, NBCOlympics.com |
| Weds, 2/18 12:10-2:40p |
Men's Quarterfinal | Peacock, NBCOlympics.com |
| Weds, 2/18 10:40-1:10p |
Men's Quarterfinal | Peacock, NBCOlympics.com |
| Weds, 2/18 3:10-5:40p |
Men's Quarterfinal | Peacock, NBCOlympics.com |
| Fri, 2/20 10:40a-1:10p |
Men's Semifinal | Peacock, NBCOlympics.com |
| Fri, 2/20 3:10-5:40p |
Men's Semifinal | Peacock, NBCOlympics.com |
| Sat, 2/21 2:40-5:30p |
Men's Bronze Final | Peacock, NBCOlympics.com |
| Sun, 2/22 8:10 - 11:05a |
Men's Gold Final | 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 can also authenticate with a cable subscription, which allows the ability 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 your web browser or on your phone, tablet or connected TV device.
How do I watch Sidney Crosby on TV at the 2026 Winter Olympics?
Live and tape-delayed coverage of hockey will be shown on the following TV channels: NBC, CNBC and USA Network
The full TV listings for hockey 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 Sidney Crosby 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.
How many times has Sidney Crosby competed in the Olympics?
Crosby is a two-time Olympic gold medalist for Canada. He made his Olympic debut at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, where he scored the winning "golden goal" in overtime against the U.S. At the Sochi Olympics in 2014, Crosby captained his team to gold after defeating Sweden in the final.
What NHL records has Sidney Crosby set or broken?
Crosby holds the record for averaging at least one point per game in all 20 seasons he's played in the NHL. Last year, he passed Wayne Gretzky for the most point-per-game seasons in NHL history. In 2023, he also became the first player in NHL history to have a 30-goal season both at age 18 and another over age 35.