The biggest sports event is about to start. Rio 2016 Olympics are just around the corner. In some days, records will be broken and medals will be won. And you will be there, watching the action from the comfort of your couch, in HD. Streaming it with Kodi, no matter if it's Kodi for Windows or Kodi for Android. You won't need a torch to light up the action. All you need to watch Olympics free and live from your Kodi device, is to choose the right addons. We will help you with that, and you will be able to watch Olympics Kodi streams in no time.
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To add to your comfort while you watch Olympics free from your Kodi device, you need the right peripherals. Browse your addons with ease with a wireless HTPC keyboard, and find the action faster. Most of the addons for live TV streaming might also stream the Olympics. Therefore, if you want to watch Olympics Kodi offers you lots of alternatives, and you can browse some of them in our best Kodi live TV addons list. Some of these addons might require a VPN connection, so take a look at how to use IPVanish on Windows or IPVanish on Android if you want to take full advantage of these addons.
How to Watch Rio Olympics 2016? - TV Channels, PlayStation Vue, Sling TV, Kodi, Android TV | |||||
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Channel | OTA | SlingTV (Free Trial: 7 days) | PlayStation Vue (Free Trial: 7 days) | Kodi Addons& | Smart TV Box& |
NBC | Yes | Blue ($25) | Access ($29.99)# | Phoenix SportsDevil CastAway USTV Now NBC Sports Live Extra Champion Sports ZemTV FilmOn TV cCloudTV NaviX | SlingTV & PlayStation Vue Amazon Fire TV: Mobdro App (free) Kodi with Addons (free) SPMC with Addons (free) Android TV Box: Mobdro App (free) Kodi with Addons (free) SPMC with Addons (free) Windows: Kodi with Addons (free) FreeTelly (free) |
NBCSN | No | Blue ($25) | Access ($29.99) | ||
MSNBC | No | Free@ | Access ($29.99) | ||
CNBC | No | Free@ | Access ($29.99) | ||
Golf Channel | No | Addon (+$5) | Core (+$5) | ||
USA Network | No | Blue ($25) | Access ($29.99) | ||
Bravo | No | Blue ($25) | Access ($29.99) | ||
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You can also watch Olympics freeΒ from some TV broadcaster streams, through Open TV or a TV tuner if you are located in one of these places.
- Dentsu is the broadcaster for the Asian region.
- If you live in Australia, you can get Olympics through Seven Network.
- Rede, ESPN, Fox TV, SporTV are the broadcasters present in Brazil
- CBC, TSN, SPortsNet bring the Olympics to Canada.
- Across Europe, SportFive (S5) is a good option.
- Sky Television is a good way to watch the Olympics from New Zealand.
- For Russia,Β NTV Plus brings the games to your TV.
- If you live in the United Kingdom, watch Olympics onΒ BBC.
- NBC Universal bring you the Olympics if you're in the USA.
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10 best Kodi addons to watch Olympics live
1. Phoenix
Some addons may contain pirated content. Consider using legal Kodi addons or a VPN ($3.29/mo).

2. SportsDevil
Some addons may contain pirated content. Consider using legal Kodi addons or a VPN ($3.29/mo).

3. Castaway
Some addons may contain pirated content. Consider using legal Kodi addons or a VPN ($3.29/mo).

4. USTVNow
Having access to major TV providers is another good way in which you could get access to content from Rio 2016. In this regard, the best Kodi addon for this is probably Kodi USTVNow addon, which is a legal Live TV streaming addon. Whether you have a free or premium account from this service, you just need to install the addon, log in, and start watching your live TV content. You can also get USTVNow from the Fusion installer.
5.Β NBC Sports Live Extra
Watch content from NBC with this addon, including streams from the Olympic Games. Rio 2016 Kodi streams can be watched from this addon. This is a legal service offered by NBC, therefore the quality of the image is really good. Some content can be accessed after logging in with a cable/satellite account, but there's also content completely free to watch. The NBC Sports Live Extra is an official Kodi addon. [Read:Β Guide: How to install addons from the official Kodi repository]
6.Β Champion Sports
Some addons may contain pirated content. Consider using legal Kodi addons or a VPN ($3.29/mo).

7.Β ZemTV
Some addons may contain pirated content. Consider using legal Kodi addons or a VPN ($3.29/mo).

8. FilmOn TV
With the FilmOn TV addon, you will get access to content from UK and Canada TV channels, as well as sports and many other kinds of content. It is worth a shot to check this addon for Rio 2016 streams, in order to watch Olympics Kodi content and follow theΒ events from the comfort of your couch. The FilmOn TV Kodi addonΒ is available to download from the SuperRepo addon repository, so if you have this repo installed, try it out.
9.Β cCloud TV
Some addons may contain pirated content. Consider using legal Kodi addons or a VPN ($3.29/mo).

Some addons may contain pirated content. Consider using legal Kodi addons or a VPN ($3.29/mo).

As you can see, there are many options for you to find streams to watch Olympics free with Kodi. Other addon options include: VidTime, UK Turk, Evolve, channel PEAR, UKTV Again, USTVNow Plus, and many more! Stay tuned to our website for more guides to enjoy the best content. Want to take a break from watching Rio 2016 Olympic games? You can also watch movies with the best Kodi movies addons, or find various types of content with the best Kodi addons 2016 has brought to our Kodi devices. Enhance your Kodi content options with our guides and lists!