Enjoy Free Access to Full Olympics Coverage
Wherever You’re Called to Serve
Service members and Veterans worldwide can enjoy free access to NBCUniversal’s full coverage of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, courtesy of The Exchange and NBCUniversal. Military members can stream all the action from Italy using their personal devices and computers through ShopMyExchange.com. The Winter Olympics take place Feb. 6 through Feb. 22.
Coverage will feature more than 2,300 hours of the Olympics across NBCUniversal’s streaming platforms. Throughout the Games, enjoy more than 3,500 athletes from 93 countries competing for 195 medals. Live streams of select practice and warm-up sessions and extensive video content including event recaps, highlights, viral moments, interviews and more are included.
Watching is simple:
How to watch Milan Cortina Games
Go to nbcOlympics.com
Find the option to explore all available sports on the Olympics home page.
Select your winter sport
See all your favorites and schedules.
Select the Exchange as your provider
Select AAFES – The Exchange, Military PX/BX
Authenticate
Authenticate military status using your ShopMyExchange.com account. Service and Veterans can learn how to create an account at ShopMyExchange.com/vets.
Return to watching
Enjoy your earned benefit provided by the Exchange in partnership with your local cable, satellite, dMVPD and telco providers.
Visit ShopMyExchange.com for more details.
Military – FAQ for Streaming Benefit
Don’t miss any of the action!
About the benefit:
NBCUniversal’s coverage of the Milano Cortina Games, brought to you by the Exchange, is provided to current U.S. service members and honorably discharged Veterans by Comcast NBCUniversal, and in partnership with your local cable, satellite, dMVPD and telco providers. Visit ShopMyExchange.com for more details.
How do I watch the streaming Olympics coverage
Service members can access the NBC streaming coverage from their computers, tablets, smartphones or other digital devices by visiting www.nbcolympics.com , or the NBC Sports app and choosing AAFES in the search bar as the service provider. Service members and Veterans will need a ShopMyExchange.com account and login credentials.
Note: OCONUS viewers must also be physically located on-installation at an Army or Air Force location with internet service through an authorized Internet service provider to gain access. An authorized provider is one which has partnered with the Exchange on the technical solutions allowing streaming viewership on U.S. OCONUS military installations. To use a smartphone or other digital device in OCONUS, access will require personal WiFi connected to the internet through an authorized on-installation provider. This is a legal requirement to enable the streaming access benefit.
What if I want to watch from my Smartphone (or tablet)?
For those in CONUS, you can watch live events using the NBC Live Streaming app. For more information, check out all of NBC’s mobile and tablet application offerings at www.nbcolympics.com
Note: For service members outside the US wishing to use a smartphone or other digital device, access will require personal WiFi connected to the internet through an authorized on-installation provider. This is a legal requirement to enable the streaming access benefit.
When will the streaming coverage start?
The Opening Ceremony will be Feb. 2 with events running through Feb. 22. The Paralympics are scheduled to take place March 6 to March 15.
What events will be available?
NBC will provide more than 7,000 hours of streaming coverage of all events. To see a day-by-day list highlighting events to watch, go to NBCOlympics.com.
Why is my shopmyexchange.com login credential required?
This benefit is being provided exclusively to service members at no cost by Comcast NBCUniversal, and in partnership with your local Cable, Satellite, dMVPD, and Telco providers. NBC requires use of ShopMyExchange.com login credentials to verify eligibility.
I couldn’t find the Exchange listed as a provider on the NBC Sports app.
Some quick tips:
- Make sure you have installed the most recent version of the NBC sports app. Choose NBC Olympics as your destination once in the app.
- Next, click on the Olympic event you want to watch. Note that only the “live” events and “full event replays” will require authentication and log in. As you begin watching a live event or full event replay, the app will prompt you to select your TV provider. At that time, scroll down the page and select the Exchange logo. When prompted enter your login credentials.
Who can I contact if I have questions or log in challenges?
- For shopmyexchange.com or access issues, contact the Shop My Exchange Contact Center at 1-800-527-2345 or outside of the U.S. at (214) 312-6690
Hours of operation Mon – Saturday 0600 – 2200 CST. - For an NBC-related issue: visit https://www.nbcsports.com/FAQ.
I’m in the Navy (or other service branch), can I get access?
It depends on your location.
- In CONUS, as a member of any service branch, all you will need is a ShopMyExchange.com account. If you don’t have one, there’s no cost to create an account for this purpose. You may view streaming coverage either on- or off-base.
- If you are in OCONUS, access is available on Army and Air Force installations served by an authorized internet provider. Additionally, there are some other installations in the Pacific that may have access. Check with your local internet provider.
Is there any cost for watching the Olympics this way?
No, not for the streaming content. However, you are responsible for obtaining and maintaining all Internet services and other services needed for your access to and use of the NBCUniversal Services, plus any charges incurred in obtaining access. Please check with your ISP for information on possible data usage charges.
Where do I get more information about this benefit?
Visit shopmyexchange.com for more details.
Can we watch the streaming Milan Cortina Games coverage from outside the United States?
Yes, in most cases if you have an on-installation subscription for internet service from an authorized Internet service provider. The Exchange has worked closely with NBC to provide this on-installation access. No off installation or mobile/cellular access will be available in OCONUS. While the Exchange has made every effort to ensure on-installation access is available, content rights restrictions will apply to some OCONUS locations.
What is an “authorized Internet provider”?
An authorized provider is one who has partnered with the Exchange on the technical solutions allowing streaming viewership on US military installations in OCONUS.
Below is a list of the authorized providers and countries:
Authorized Provider | Country
- Allied Telesis | Japan
- Americable | Japan
- Babtel | Qatar
- Basefix | Turkey
- Boingo Korea | Okinawa
- DHI | Iraq, Romania
- DSN | Kosovo
- LG Uplus | Korea
- Mediatti Broadband | Japan
- Solutions by STC | Kuwait
- Telecom Italia | Italy
- TKS | Germany
- US | Wicom Iraq
I live in Germany, can I access the NBC streaming coverage?
As with any OCONUS country, you can access it if you live on-installation and have Internet service through an authorized provider (see list above). An authorized provider is one who has partnered with the Exchange on technical solutions allowing streaming viewership on US military installations in OCONUS.
Can I stream NBC’s live coverage through my cell phone if I’m in Korea?
For anyone in Korea or another country outside the US, you will not have direct cellular access to NBC’s live streaming coverage. Since NBC only owns the US broadcast rights, cellular signals in countries outside the US are geo-blocked access. Note: If you are on an OCONUS installation using an authorized Internet provider, you can use your cellphone as a device to view coverage while connected to WiFi. An authorized Internet provider is one who has partnered with the Exchange on the technical solutions allowing streaming viewership while on US military installations in OCONUS.
Will I be charged for data usage while streaming Olympic content?
While Olympic content from NBC is available free of charge to US service members and honorably discharged Veterans, those using cellular access in CONUS should check with their Carrier or review the terms of their agreement to determine whether data charges will apply. In OCONUS, access through cellular providers is not available.
Can I watch using an Internet connection device like an Amazon Firestick?
No. Only personal computers and mobile devices will have access to the streaming coverage.
Will the streaming content be available in HD?
Yes.
Is it possible to watch the video in full screen?
Yes, click on the “full screen” button located on the lower right corner of the video player control bar.
