Winter Olympics 2026: Creating a “Rinkside” Command Center At Home
- Gear Up: What You Need for the Ultimate Rinkside Command Center
- Powering Your Setup with EcoFlow DELTA 3 Classic
- Stay in the Game: Charging, Continuity, and Smart Control
- Rinkside at Home: Designing Your Immersive Viewing Experience
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Bring the Winter Olympics Home with a “Rinkside” Setup
The 2026 Winter Olympics kicked off on February 6, bringing the world’s best athletes together for two weeks of competition. But if you don’t have a ticket to Italy to catch the action in person, you can do the next-best thing: design a rinkside experience in your own home. Learn why the EcoFlow DELTA 3 Classic is a must-have for your at-home Olympics command center, plus tips to create a truly immersive viewing experience.
Gear Up: What You Need for the Ultimate Rinkside Command Center
Not everyone can snag a ticket to Milan. Fortunately, you can recreate the rinkside excitement of the Olympics at home. Here’s what you need to build a command center with multiple angles, instant replays, and ultimate comfort.
Multi-Screen Setup
If you really want that rinkside feel, one screen won’t cut it. A true command center means being able to follow figure skating on your TV while keeping an eye on live medal counts on a second display.
Your setup will depend on the space and your budget, but homebound Olympics fans usually have a setup like this:
Primary screen: A large 4K TV or projector
Secondary screen: A monitor or tablet to display stats, replays, or social feeds
Smartphone: This is ideal if you’re streaming on Peacock because the app offers exclusive games and short-form video replays.
For bigger watch parties, consider splitting your screens strategically: one for the main event, and another for alternate heats or behind-the-scenes coverage.
Laptops and Consoles
If you don’t have a second TV, plug in your laptop to track medal counts in real time, join prediction pools, or stream alternate camera angles.
Gaming consoles can also pull double duty. The Xbox, PlayStation 5, and Steam Deck support streaming on Peacock with minimal lag.
Streaming Devices
Whether it’s a Roku, Apple TV, or your gaming console, make sure you have streaming squared away for your rinkside command center. The best way to stream the Olympics is with the Peacock app, which provides live and on-demand coverage for every event.
This year, Peacock also includes a lot of awesome features, such as:
Multiview: Watch up to four live Olympic events on one screen simultaneously.
Rinkside Live: This is an immersive mobile viewing mode that’s only available for hockey and figure skating. It offers multiple camera angles for a closer, ice-level perspective.
Highlights: The Peacock app features vertical story-style recaps and athlete features.
Gold Zone: Enjoy whip-around coverage with live updates so you never miss a moment.
Prediction games: Hop over to the Peacock app to compete with friends in its prediction games. Guess outcomes and test your Olympic knowledge while you wait for the next heat to start.
Networking Gear
As you can imagine, streaming multiple events on several devices requires strong Wi-Fi. Consider upgrading your rinkside command center with high-speed routers, a mesh system, or even Ethernet connections to ensure uninterrupted streaming.
Backup Power
Nothing kills a gold-medal moment like a power outage. Winter weather can be unpredictable, and the last thing you want is to lose your stream during overtime.
That’s where a reliable home backup takes your command center to the next level. With one of EcoFlow’s whole-home backup power solutions, you can keep your TV, router, streaming devices, and essential lights running even if the grid goes down.
Powering Your Setup with EcoFlow DELTA 3 Classic
A multi-screen rinkside command center only works if it has power. That’s where the EcoFlow DELTA 3 Classic portable power station comes in. With a 1024Wh capacity, the EcoFlow DELTA 3 Classic can comfortably power a full viewing setup, so you can run a TV, router, laptop, and streaming device without missing a beat.
The EcoFlow DELTA 3 Classic also comes with helpful perks like:
Surge protection: Some devices, like TVs and gaming consoles, draw more power at startup. The EcoFlow DELTA 3 Classic’s surge capability and X-Boost technology accommodate those temporary spikes without overloading the system.
Sine-wave output: Sensitive electronics like routers, laptops, and streaming equipment need clean power to operate properly. The EcoFlow DELTA 3 Classic delivers pure sine-wave AC output that mirrors grid-quality electricity.
Portability: The EcoFlow DELTA 3 Classic is compact enough to move around your home, giving you the flexibility to build your Winter Olympics command center wherever it makes the most sense.
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Stay in the Game: Charging, Continuity, and Smart Control
Building a command center is the fun part. But you also need to keep everything powered up during overtime, sudden-death matches, and unexpected winter weather. Options like the EcoFlow DELTA 3 Series help you power all your devices and maintain continuity, no matter what.
The EcoFlow DELTA 3 Series gives you multiple ways to recharge, so you’re never boxed into one power source. AC wall charging lets you quickly top up before opening ceremonies or between major events. Solar charging adds flexibility, especially during extended outages or high-demand viewing weekends.
Its Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) is a real game-changer. If the grid fails unexpectedly, the EcoFlow DELTA 3 Series can automatically switch to backup power. No black screen. No rebooting your Wi-Fi. No scrambling while everyone asks what happened.
Smart controls also make it a cinch to manage your energy usage. After all, saving electricity in the winter can help with your utility bills. Use the EcoFlow app to track your power usage in real-time, monitor battery capacity, and adjust loads to extend runtime with just a few taps.
Rinkside at Home: Designing Your Immersive Viewing Experience
At this point, you have the essentials for an Olympic command center, but there are a few things that will make your experience even more enjoyable. Follow these tips to plan an Olympic viewing experience you’ll remember for years to come:
Don’t forget drinks and snacks: Set up a dedicated snack and drink station with chips, dips, finger foods, hot cocoa, and maybe a few Olympics-themed treats.
Install a sound system: Good graphics are only part of the experience. You also want to feel the thrill of cheering crowds in your bones, and that means installing a quality sound system. A quality soundbar or home theater setup with surround sound can elevate commentary, crowd reactions, and music so it feels like you’re really there.
Power additional appliances: From warming a snack station to running a second screen for stats, a robust power setup keeps the party going. A portable power station can run a surprising lineup of appliances, so your imagination is the limit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Can I Stream the Winter Olympics?
The best place to stream the Winter 2026 Olympics is on Peacock. It’s available on the app from February 6 to February 22. Alternatives like YouTube TV and Sling are also available, but they’re more expensive. If you have cable, you can watch the Olympics on NBC and its affiliates, including CNBC.
Will Peacock Stream Winter Olympics 2026?
Yes, Peacock is the official streamer for the 2026 Winter Olympics. Not only does it offer live and on-demand replays for each event, but it also includes additional features like Multiview and Rinkside Live. The Peacock app also includes exclusive vertical videos and trivia games.
Who Will Televise the 2026 Winter Olympics?
NBC has held the rights to broadcast the Olympics in the United States since 2002, and it continues to do so. All live coverage, from the opening to closing ceremonies, will be on NBC and its related channels. It will also be available on NBC’s streaming service, Peacock.
Bring the Winter Olympics Home with a “Rinkside” Setup
You don’t need a plane ticket to Milan to experience the thrill of the 2026 Winter Olympics. With a thoughtful multi-screen layout, reliable streaming setup, immersive sound, and a comfortable viewing space, your home can feel just as electric as an Olympic arena.
Still, a true multi-screen rinkside experience needs reliable power. With 1024Wh of capacity and the ability to handle your TV, laptop, router, and more simultaneously, EcoFlow keeps your Winter Olympics setup online. Check out the EcoFlow DELTA 3 Classic to enjoy uninterrupted Olympic coverage.
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