Peacock Unveils Exciting Updates for 2026 NBA All-Star Game and Winter Olympics

If you’re a sports fan gearing up to watch the NBA games, Super Bowl LX, or the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics on Peacock this season, get excited because the platform is introducing some exciting new features for these events. The streaming service recently announced their plans to give viewers an immersive experience during what they’ve dubbed as Legendary February.

For the 2026 NBA All-Star Game on February 15, Peacock is shaking things up by turning it into a US vs. World event, with one international team and two US teams facing off. To enhance your viewing experience, Peacock is rolling out Courtside Live, a feature that will teleport you right into the action. Switch between camera feeds focusing on individual players, team benches, or adjust your view with Star Spotlight, Home Team, or Away Team settings. Whether you’re streaming on your phone or TV using multiview, you’ll get a front-row seat to all the excitement. Plus, Courtside Live will also offer highlights and behind-the-scenes footage even after the All-Star Game for select NBA games.

As for the Winter Olympics starting on February 6, Peacock is introducing Rinkside Live, a new feature specifically designed for ice hockey and figure skating events. Dive into the action with highlights and behind-the-scenes footage, and if you’re using a mobile device, you’ll even have access to vertical video playlists. For figure skating enthusiasts, Rinkside Live will provide views from the Coaching Cam and Training Room, offering a behind-the-scenes peek at how skaters prepare for their performances. Hockey fans, on the other hand, can use the Bench Cam to catch all the drama on the players’ benches.

Peacock’s Winter Olympics lineup also includes interactive features like Prediction Games for hockey and figure skating, a daily Olympics Picks game, and Olympics trivia, all available from January 24 to February 23. And don’t forget, if you’re tuning in to the Super Bowl on Peacock, you already have the Catch Up with Key Plays and Live Actions feature to keep you up to speed with the game.

With these fresh new features, sports enthusiasts can look forward to an action-packed and immersive viewing experience on Peacock this season.