Australians can access live coverage of the Winter Olympics in Italy on Wednesday 18 February through a combination of free and subscription services as competition at the Milano-Cortina Winter Games continues into its second week.

Coverage in Australia includes free-to-air broadcasts on the Nine Network and its 9Now streaming platform, alongside comprehensive live streams and replays on Stan Sport, which offers every medal event live and on demand in Ultra High Definition.

Stan Sport provides Australian viewers with full access to all disciplines from figure skating and skiing to snowboarding and speed skating, with multiple feeds throughout the day.

Wednesday’s Olympic schedule features a rich slate of medal events across several sports.

Snowboard competitions will include the men’s slopestyle final, while the women’s 4 × 6 kilometre biathlon relay is expected to conclude with medals awarded later in the afternoon local time.

Short track speed skating and team sprint cross-country skiing events are also on the programme, offering multiple opportunities for athletes to reach podium positions.

In addition, curling and ice hockey quarterfinals will add to the mid-week excitement as teams battle to advance in the tournament structure.

Australian competitors remain in contention across a variety of events, with athletes having already delivered notable performances earlier in the schedule.

The continued presence of Australian skiers, snowboarders and skaters underscores the nation’s broad representation in the Winter Games.

To watch live in Australia on 18 February, audiences may tune in on Channel Nine or stream via the 9Now app for select free coverage, or choose Stan Sport for the most complete access to all medal events.

Internationally, coverage options vary by territory but include major broadcasters and streaming platforms tailored to regional rights agreements.

Weather conditions in the Italian Alps have caused occasional postponements and rescheduling at Milano-Cortina, but organisers have maintained a full schedule of competition across locations, ensuring fans have a comprehensive slate of elite winter sport to enjoy throughout the Games.

Events on Wednesday will be broadcast across multiple time zones, with prime viewing windows in Australia occurring in the morning and evening Australian Eastern Daylight Time, offering flexibility for audiences to follow their favourite disciplines and medal contests throughout the day.