Here’s how to tune into the Winter Olympics with Google
Excited for the 2026 Winter Olympics? Whether you’re in Italy or following along from home, there are tons of Google features that will keep you up to date on all of the action. From real-time medal counts on Search to highlights from official Olympic broadcasters on YouTube, here’s how to stay in the know on all things Winter Olympics.
1. Catch up and dive deeper into the Games with Search
People are already turning to Search to figure out how to watch and learn more about the Games. Globally, “Olympic hockey schedule” and "Olympic figure skating schedule” are the top-trending event schedules. 1 In the U.S., ice hockey has taken the title from skating as the top-trending Olympic sport, and Search interest in “hockey players” reached a 10-year high.
With dedicated Search features, it’s easy to track upcoming events, results and medal counts and find out where to watch the Games live in your country. When you search for a country, sport, athlete or the Games in general, you’ll see up-to-the-minute schedules, results, medal counts, video highlights and recaps from official broadcasters, trending events, as well as the latest top stories and social media posts. You can also be part of the celebration throughout the Games thanks to hidden surprises in Search!
Dig in even further with AI Mode in Search as you watch. If you’re wondering what exactly the brooms do in curling or how figure skating judges score artistry, you can easily follow your curiosity and learn more in AI Mode.
2. Explore Italy with Maps and Waze
If you’re attending the Games, you can find updated road closures and transit schedules on Google Maps and Waze thanks to information from local authorities.
On Maps, you can also use Gemini in navigation to ask anything hands free — like if there’s a must-visit restaurant nearby, have it add a sporting venue to your current route, or check on game scores. Just tap on the Gemini icon on the top right-hand side of your screen or say “Hey Google” to ask a question.
On Waze, you’ll find essential tips from local Wazers so you can navigate the Games with ease. If you’re driving in Italy and open the app, you’ll get a helpful overview of local driving laws, explanations for common road signs, guidance on where to park and more.
3. Keep up with creator content and official broadcasters’ highlights on YouTube
In partnership with NBCUniversal as part of their Milan Cortina Creator Collective, YouTube will bring a powerhouse lineup of creators and sports personalities — like Alexa Riviera, Ashley Alexander, Jordan Howlett, MMG, Cleo Abram, and Tom Daley — to give fans exclusive access to behind-the-scenes action. And, also with NBCUniversal, fans can go to their official YouTube channels for the biggest viral moments plus official clips and highlights coming out of the games.
Plus, Kylie Kelce will bring her series "Not Gonna Lie" to Milan and Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers will cover the opening week of the games. And leading global creators like Mark Wiens and Panda Boi will offer fans a unique global perspective through YouTube’s collaboration with the International Olympic Committee as part of the Olympic Creator Program.
Beyond creator coverage, official broadcasters from around the world — including Eurosport and the Japan Consortium — will post must-see official highlights and clips every single day.
And with that, let the games begin!
