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The Winter Olympics have rolled back around, filled with frosty high-adrenaline events to watch from the comfort of your warm living room. If you're looking for info on how to watch Olympic Snowboarding, you're in the right place.
First introduced at the 1998 Winter Olympics, snowboarding has quickly become one of the most popular events. Over the years, it has changed a lot, adding extra events, most notably the addition of the big air event in 2018. Now, Winter Olympic Snowboarding includes a mixture of races and events set up for athletes to complete the most impressive tricks. The sport requires a balance of these two disciplines, with athletes soaring through the air and down the slopes.
While many countries have had impressive performances in snowboarding, the US remains the dominant force, with famed snowboarder Shaun White being the only athlete in this event to hold three gold medals. This year, all eyes will be on rising star Alessandro Barbieri, a 17-year-old snowboarder for the US who is looking to take gold on the halfpipe event. Young and determined, he will be looking to pull off some of the more daring tricks this year.
Ready to catch all of the action? Below you'll find a full guide on how to watch Olympic snowboarding from anywhere in the world, including timings, streaming platforms, and more.
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How to watch Olympic Snowboarding in the US
For anyone based in the US, the place to go to for all Olympic coverage is Peacock. They have the exclusive rights to the event and therefore will be covering all parts of the Olympics, including snowboarding. A Peacock subscription comes in a few different forms right now. A sports-friendly package will require you to at least go for the Premium plan, costing $11 a month, or if you prefer to get everything out of the way in one go, $110 a year.
However, this package does come with advertisements on demand content. If you want those gone, you will need to go for Premium Plus at a price of $17 a month or $170 a year. Along with getting rid of the ads (for on-demand content), this will also let you download episodes of shows on your devices.
How to watch Olympic Snowboarding in the UK
Those in the UK get two options for Winter Olympic coverage. The first is for those looking for free coverage. Via BBC iPlayer, you'll be able to watch a lot of the highlights of events like snowboarding, and some full events, with the BBC having the rights to air a few sports a day.
If you want complete coverage of the whole thing, including snowboarding, you'll need to head on over to Discovery Plus. This is where the official coverage is happening in the UK, but it will cost you. Sports-friendly plans typically start at £31 a month, but any Discovery Plus base plan will be able to access Olympic coverage. Plans start at £4 a month.
How to watch Olympic Snowboarding in Australia
Australian viewers get two separate options for watching the Winter Olympics. The free option comes from 9Now. You'll need to sign up and make an account, but once you've done that you can watch Olympic snowboarding for free.
The other option is to sign up to Stan Sport. This will be a more costly option, coming in at $32 a month ($12 for the base plan and then $20 for the Sports add on). Stan Sport will be offering extra features with their coverage, and this does get you access to other sporting events throughout the year.
How to watch Olympic Snowboarding in Canada
Unlike other regions that are mentioned above, there is just one viewing option in Canada. CBC Gem will be the place to go to watch the Winter Olympics, and the great news is that coverage is completely free. While you can upgrade to a paid version of CBC Gem, this isn't necessary to watch the action.
How to watch Olympic Snowboarding from anywhere
If you find yourself away from home while the Winter Olympics are on, you can still catch the action as normal. By using a VPN, you can bypass these geo-blocks and re-unlock your usual streaming platform while you are away. Not only can a VPN help unblock streaming services while you're away, but they also offer improved cybersecurity.
Our top choice for a VPN right now is NordVPN. Not only is it one of the most reputable VPNs in the world, but it also offers superior security and effective streaming options at an affordable price point. If you're not happy with your experience of NordVPN, there is also a 30-day money-back guarantee, stopping you from being locked in to a service you're not happy with. Learn more in our NordVPN review.
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