Olympics on SiriusXM: Channels, Updates, and Live Coverage
Channel 91, SiriusXM NHL Network Radio, provided updates, previews, and analysis for the 2026 Winter Olympics hockey tournaments, not live match broadcasts. Those Games are over, and that channel assignment should not be assumed to apply to a future Olympics. Here’s how to find the right coverage, distinguish updates from play-by-play, and avoid outdated Olympic channel listings.
What Olympic Coverage on SiriusXM Includes
Olympic audio availability depends on the current event announcement, so past channel assignments may not apply.
SiriusXM has offered different kinds of Olympic programming across different Games.
For the 2026 Winter Games, NHL Network Radio’s Olympic coverage included the men’s and women’s hockey tournaments, with updates on matches involving the United States and other nations. It was hockey-focused coverage, not an all-sport Olympic station.
The important distinction is between hearing about an event and hearing the event called as it happens. A program can provide live updates without carrying a live match broadcast.
How to Find the Right Olympics Coverage on SiriusXM
Use the coverage label to decide whether a program fits what you want to hear.
| What You Want to Hear | Listing Language to Look For | What That Means |
|---|---|---|
| Scores and tournament developments | “Updates” | Reports about the action, rather than commentary on every play |
| Discussion before or after a match | “Previews” or “analysis” | Context, expert commentary, and reaction |
| An event as it happens | “Live match broadcast” or “play-by-play” | Commentary following the event’s action |
Step 1: Confirm the Games, Sport, and Broadcast Type
- Identify the Olympic edition and sport you want. Include the year when searching.
- Check SiriusXM’s Olympic coverage announcement for your chosen Games and sport to confirm the channel and whether it offers updates, analysis, or live match broadcasts.
For the 2026 Winter Games, SiriusXM did not carry match broadcasts, according to SiriusXM’s Olympic hockey announcement.
Also distinguish Olympic hockey from NHL hockey. Live NHL coverage on a sports channel is not evidence that the channel carries Olympic matches.
Step 2: Open the Announced Channel on Your Radio or App
- Choose where to listen. For the announced 2026 hockey coverage, SiriusXM NHL Network Radio was available on channel 91 on car radios and through the SiriusXM app.
- On a car radio, tune by channel number and check the displayed channel name. In the app, search for “NHL Network Radio” and open its channel page.
Searching by the channel’s name is also a useful check against accidentally selecting an unrelated result.
Step 3: Start Playback and Check the Program
- Read the current program description, not just the channel’s general description. Confirm that the show concerns the tournament or event you want.
- Start playback and confirm that the audio works. In the app, sign in if prompted and make sure the channel is available through your account.
- Listen for the program identification and verify that it matches the listing.
If you hear hosts discussing results on a program advertised as updates and analysis, that is the expected content, not a reception problem. Once the intended program is playing clearly, you have reached the available coverage.
SiriusXM NHL Network Radio continues after the Games, but its 2026 Olympic hockey coverage ended with the Games.
The Historical Rio Olympics Radio Channel
Rio Olympics Radio aired on SiriusXM channel 106 from August 5 through August 21, 2016, running 24 hours a day, according to SiriusXM’s original Rio announcement. Presented in association with Westwood One and NBCUniversal, that temporary service included live Olympic play-by-play, news, commentary, and highlights.
Its historical schedule also included:
- Tonight in Rio, a two-hour nightly recap beginning at 10:00 p.m. ET.
- Update reports from Rio every hour.
- Rio Report, a morning program reviewing previous results and previewing upcoming events.
Program times could shift to accommodate live event broadcasts.
The two services differed in the programming they offered.
How to Verify an Olympic Listing Before Listening
Check that a listing identifies the event and coverage you want.
Useful checks include:
- Event identity: The host location and sport match your intended event.
- Program identity: The listing names Olympic programming rather than an ordinary league game or general sports show.
- Coverage promise: The description matches your goal, discussion, updates, or a live event broadcast.
- Current availability: Note the service’s stated period.
Be especially careful with general sports widgets. NHL game listings displayed alongside an Olympic hockey article are still NHL listings; their channel numbers do not become Olympic broadcast assignments.
Likewise, a working channel is not proof that a particular event is available. Clear audio confirms reception or streaming access, while the program listing confirms what you can hear.
For your next listening session, save the confirmed channel as a preset or favorite.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Channel 177 the Olympics Channel?
For SiriusXM’s announced 2026 Winter Games hockey updates, coverage was on channel 91. Do not rely on a different number unless a current Olympic event announcement explicitly assigns it.
What Channel Is the Sports Channel on Sirius Radio?
SiriusXM has multiple sports channels, not one universal sports station. Choose the channel for your sport or preferred network, then check the program listing to distinguish sports discussion from a live game feed.
What Network Channel Is the Olympics On?
In the United States, NBCUniversal provides Olympic television and streaming coverage through NBC, Peacock, and other outlets. The particular network or stream depends on the event and schedule, and those viewing listings are separate from SiriusXM’s radio channel assignments.