So, you’re looking to catch all the action and events at one of the biggest sports and cultural events next year? We’re talking about the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics and there’s plenty of good news for fans. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has chosen its list of official broadcast partners, and Australian fans will be glad to know that they are in for a treat. To stream the entire Winter Olympics in Australia, here’s what you need to do to enjoy a smooth online streaming experience.
How to watch the 20222 Beijing Winter Olympics live stream in Australia
To watch the winter fixtures at Beijing Olympics 2022, you will need access to Seven Network in Australia. The Seven Network will be airing the games on multiple broadcast channels as well as dozens of digital streams on 7plus, its one-stop portal for everything Winter Olympics. Even if you are not in Australia when they air, here’s how you can stream it.
- Step 1: Sign up for PureVPN.
- Step 2: Choose and connect to a server from Australia.
- Step 3: Open 7plus and start watching the Beijing Winter Olympics 2022 live stream in Australia
Watch the Winter Olympics in Australia for free!
And the best part? Watching the Winter Olympics in Australia is completely free on the BBC iPlayer. You may want to invest in a robust VPN service for the best experience. This is because owing to regional restrictions, you may not be able to watch the Olympics in unsupported territories.
Not to mention, your ISP may be throttling your video streams, resulting in a less-than-ideal quality streams. A VPN can easily circumvent such measures and allow you to enjoy your sports programming with peace and privacy.
Can you watch the 2022 Beijing Olympics in Australia without cable?
If you are away from your TV or computer, no worries. In fact, you don’t even need a cable TV subscription. 7plus has dedicated mobile apps (Android and iOS) that ensures you don’t miss a moment’s action from the Winter Games. For the best results, use PureVPN with the 7plus mobile app for a buffering-free stream.
Is Australia participating in the Beijing Winter Olympics despite a diplomatic boycott?
Yes. Australia is sending its athletes to compete at four events in the Winter Games. However, there will be no government officials accompanying the teams. Australia has qualified for the following events:
- Alpine skiing – one male and one female alpine skier.
- Cross-country skiing – one male and one female cross-country skier.
- Mixed doubles curling – this will mark Australia’s first debut in the Olympics curling event.
- Short track speed skating – one male short track speed skater.
What are the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics?
Less than six months since the Tokyo Olympics concluded in the summer, Beijing will be holding its Winter Olympics. The reason why both the Summer Olympics and Winter Olympics have a narrow gap between them this time is due to the coronavirus pandemic, which pushed the Tokyo Olympics from 2020 to 2021.
Beijing will be hosting the Olympics for the second time in 14 years, with the mountain events taking place at the Yanqing and Zhangjiakou resorts.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch the Beijing Winter Olympics in Australia?
You can watch all the events and fixtures for the Beijing Olympics on Seven Network’s 7plus streaming platform in Australia. In case you face any regional restrictions, invest in a versatile VPN solution like PureVPN to bypass those limits.
How long are Winter Olympics 2022 are going to be?
Winter Olympics 2022 will kick start on the 4th February and will pack up on 20th February. Nevertheless, the action is going to be for 16 days consisting of 15 Sports and 109 medal events.
When can I watch the Winter Olympics 2022 opening ceremony?
The opening ceremony will be held on 4 February 2022 at the Beijing National Stadium, China. It will be telecast at an expected timeframe of 20:00 (UTC+8).
Do the athletes have to be vaccinated?
As per the International Olympics Committee (IOC), biosecurity protocols will be in effect from September 29, 2021. For athletes, this means that they will be subject to travel restrictions and be mandated to stay within the biosecurity bubble for the duration of the event. On arrival, all athletes will be required to observe a quarantine period for 21 days unless they have a vaccination certificate or have been granted a valid medical exemption. Furthermore, only Chinese residents will be allowed to attend the games as spectators, a measure that was adopted for the earlier 2020 Summer Olympics as well.
Haris Shahid
June 20, 2023
3 years ago
