NBC Olympics primetime lineup: spoiler-free Friday schedule and what to watch

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Ilia Malinin will chase individual gold Friday as NBC’s “Primetime in Milan” brings figure skating back to the spotlight. The evening’s lineup also features high-stakes snowboard events and several U.S. athletes who could shape medal conversations.

Tonight on NBC: Primetime in Milan lineup and headline events

Expect a mix of live finals and top moments packaged for primetime. NBC’s show will thread live action with expert commentary and athlete interviews.

Time (ET) Event Where to watch
8:00 p.m. Women’s snowboard cross — final NBC, DIRECTV
8:30 p.m. Figure skating — men’s free skate (Malinin & U.S. contenders) NBC, DIRECTV
9:15 p.m. Snowboarding — men’s halfpipe final NBC, DIRECTV
9:40 p.m. Women’s snowboard cross — wrap/recap NBC, DIRECTV
10:35 p.m. Men’s skeleton — final runs NBC, DIRECTV

Note: Coverage blends live segments with highlights. Times are ET and may change.

Delayed replays and extra coverage on USA Network and CNBC

If you miss live action, USA Network and CNBC offer delayed broadcasts and sport-specific replays.

Time (ET) Event Channel
5:00 p.m. Curling highlights CNBC, DIRECTV
5:30 p.m. Men’s skeleton — runs 3 & 4 USA, DIRECTV
6:15 p.m. Men’s biathlon — 10km sprint USA, DIRECTV
7:00 p.m. Cross-country skiing — men’s 10km free USA, DIRECTV
8:00 p.m. Women’s skeleton — runs 1 & 2 USA, DIRECTV
9:00 p.m. Men’s curling — USA vs. Canada (replay) USA, DIRECTV
11:30 p.m. Speed skating — men’s 10,000m USA, DIRECTV

These delayed windows are useful for catching full contests or event replays without spoilers.

How to watch: networks and streaming options for the Winter Games

  • Networks: NBC, USA Network, CNBC
  • Streaming: DIRECTV (live streams and delayed broadcasts)
  • Secondary streaming: Peacock for many daytime events

Primetime in Milan airs nightly on NBC with host Mike Tirico guiding viewers through highlights and interviews. DIRECTV carries live and delayed broadcasts. New subscribers often find a free trial option.

Tip: Use the DIRECTV trial to stream multiple channels without a long-term commitment.

Preview: key events and full TV slate for Saturday, Feb. 14

Major competitions to follow early Saturday

Time (ET) Sport Event Where
3:05 a.m. Curling Women’s round-robin matches Peacock
4:00 a.m. Alpine skiing Men’s giant slalom — run 1 USA, Peacock
4:30 a.m. Freestyle skiing Women’s dual moguls — finals USA, Peacock
6:00 a.m. Cross-country Women’s 4×7.5km relay USA, Peacock, NBC
7:20 a.m. Alpine skiing Men’s giant slalom — run 2 Peacock, NBC
8:05 a.m. Curling Men’s round-robin matches Peacock
8:45 a.m. Biathlon Women’s 7.5km sprint NBC, Peacock
10:00 a.m. Speed skating Women’s team pursuit — qualifying USA, Peacock
11:00 a.m. Speed skating Men’s 500m NBC, Peacock
12:00 p.m. Skeleton Women’s runs 3 & 4 NBC, Peacock
3:10 p.m. Hockey Men’s Group C: USA vs. Denmark USA, Peacock

Related resources

  • Latest Olympics headlines and live updates
  • 2026 Winter Olympics medal tracker and standings
  • Complete day-by-day TV and streaming guide
  • Viewer tips for watching figure skating and snowboarding finals

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