The Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics represents a unique fusion of modern Italy and ancient history. It features 116 events across 16 sports, hosted across the breathtaking cities of Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo - the first dual-host Winter Games in history.
HOW TO WATCH THE 2026 WINTER OLYMPICS (U.S.)
NBC - Primetime, marquee events
USA Network - Team events, hockey, curling
E! – Figure skating blocks
Peacock - Every event live, replays, multi-view
Telemundo / Universo - Spanish-language coverage
CORD-CUTTER OPTIONS
Peacock (most complete)
YouTube TV
Hulu + Live TV
Sling TV
Fubo TV
DirecTV Stream
EVENT LOCATIONS -
MILAN Zone
Figure Skating – Mediolanum Forum
Ice Hockey – Milan Hockey Arena
Short Track – PalaItalia Arena
Speed Skating (Oval)
CORTINA Zone
Alpine Skiing – Cortina slopes
Sliding (Bobsled, Skeleton, Luge) – Eugenio Monti Track
Curling – Cortina Ice Stadium
VALTELLINA Zone
Freestyle Skiing & Snowboarding – Livigno
Ski Mountaineering – Valtellina peaks
ANTERSELVA Zone
Biathlon
DAILY OLYMPIC WATCH SCHEDULE (ET)
OPENING WEEK - Feb 6–9, 2026
Friday, Feb 6 - Opening Ceremony
12:00 PM ET (LIVE)
Location: Milan & Cortina
Watch: NBC, Peacock
Saturday, Feb 7
Alpine Skiing - Women’s Giant Slalom (Run 1 & 2)
5:00 AM & 8:30 AM ET
Cortina
NBC / Peacock
Short Track Speed Skating - Heats
9:00 AM ET
Milan
USA / Peacock
Men’s Hockey - Opening Games
2:00 PM ET
Milan
USA Network
Sunday, Feb 8
Snowboard Slopestyle - Qualifying
4:00–9:00 AM ET
Livigno
Peacock (exclusive)
Cross-Country - Interval Start Races
7:00 AM ET
Anterselva
NBC / Peacock
Figure Skating - Team Event Begins
1:00 PM ET
Milan
NBC
WEEK 2 - Championship Week (Feb 10–16)
Monday, Feb 10
Figure Skating - Men’s Short Program
1:00 PM ET
NBC / Peacock
Biathlon - Sprint Events
5:00 AM ET
Anterselva
USA / Peacock
Tuesday, Feb 11
Alpine Skiing - Men’s Downhill
6:00 AM ET
Cortina
NBC
Men’s Hockey - U.S. Game (Group Play)
2:30 PM ET
Milan
USA Network
Wednesday, Feb 12
Snowboard Halfpipe - Finals
4:00 AM ET
Livigno
NBC (re-air), Peacock (live)
Pair Skating - Short Program
1:00 PM ET
NBC
Thursday, Feb 13
Women’s Monobob - Heats 1–2
6:00 AM ET
Cortina Sliding Track
USA / Peacock
Figure Skating - Women’s Short Program
12:00 PM ET
NBC
Friday, Feb 14
Skeleton - Men’s Heats
5:00 AM ET
Cortina
Peacock
Cross-Country - Classic Sprint
7:30 AM ET
NBC
Saturday, Feb 15
Men's Hockey - Quarterfinals
10:00 AM ET
NBC / USA
Ice Dance - Rhythm Dance
1:00 PM ET
NBC
Sunday, Feb 16
Alpine Skiing - Women’s Slalom
4:30 AM & 7:30 AM ET
Cortina
NBC / Peacock
Luge - Men’s Singles Final
9:00 AM ET
Peacock
WEEK 3 - Final Week & Closing Games (Feb 17–22)
Monday, Feb 17
Figure Skating - Women’s Free Skate
12:00 PM ET
NBC
Biathlon - Mass Start
7:00 AM ET
USA Network
Tuesday, Feb 18
Big Air - Men’s & Women’s Finals
3:00–6:00 AM ET
Livigno
Peacock
Wednesday, Feb 19
Hockey Semifinals
10:00 AM ET
NBC
Thursday, Feb 20
2-Woman Bobsled Final
5:00 AM ET
Cortina
USA Network
Friday, Feb 21
Alpine Skiing - Team Event
4:00 AM ET
Cortina
Peacock
Saturday, Feb 22 - Last Day of Events
Cross-Country - 30km Women / 50km Men
3:00-7:00 AM ET
Anterselva
NBC
Men’s Hockey - Gold Medal Game
12:00 PM ET
NBC
Closing Ceremony - Sunday, Feb 22
12:00 PM ET (LIVE)
Milan
NBC / Peacock
Clip from YouTube by Knowledge Pill
U.S. TEAM USA - MUST-WATCH STARS
Erin Jackson - Speed Skating (500m)
2022 Olympic Gold Medalist
Event: Women’s 500m
Expected Medal: Gold contender
Venue: Ice Rink Baselga di Piné
Mikaela Shiffrin - Alpine Skiing
3-time overall World Cup champion
Events: Slalom, GS, Super-G
Venue: Bormio & Cortina Alpine Venues
Jack Hughes - Ice Hockey
Team USA superstar center
NHL MVP candidate
Venue: Milan Hockey Arena
Kaillie Humphries - Bobsled
2-time Olympic champion
Event: Women’s Monobob
Venue: Cortina Sliding Track
Elana Meyers Taylor - Bobsled
5-time Olympic medalist
Event: 2-Woman Bobsled
Venue: Cortina Sliding Track
Ilia Malinin - Figure Skating
First skater to land the quadruple Axel
Event: Men’s Figure Skating
Venue: Mediolanum Forum (Milan)
Isabeau Levito - Figure Skating
Rising U.S. icon
Event: Ladies’ Singles
Venue: Milan
INTERNATIONAL SUPERSTARS
Jordan Stolz - Speed Skating
Called “The New Bolt on Ice”
Events: 500m, 1000m, 1500m
Yuzuru Hanyu (possible return) - Figure Skating
2-time Olympic champion
If he competes, it becomes the story of the Games.
Mark McMorris - Snowboard Slopestyle
3-time Olympic medalist
Eileen Gu - Freestyle Skiing
Superstar in Superpipe, Big Air, Slopestyle
Johannes Høsflot Klæbo - Cross-Country
Dominant force
At the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina,
Team USA's men's ice hockey squad includes two sets
of brothers: the Tkachuks and the Hugheses.
Here are the top 10 events that makes the 2026 Winter Olympics the most-watched global events on the planet...
Clip from YouTube by Knowledge Pill
1. Opening Ceremony at San Siro - Milan
The global kickoff to the Games inside one of the world’s most iconic stadiums. Expect modern Italian artistry, a massive crowd, and the symbolic Parade of Nations.
2. Men’s & Women’s Ice Hockey - Team USA vs Canada
No matchup draws more intensity, fan noise, or history. With stars like Quinn Hughes, Luke Hughes, and other NHL elites expected, the rivalry will be explosive.
3. Alpine Skiing - Cortina’s Iconic “Olympia delle Tofane”
Athletes hit speeds over 85 mph on one of the toughest downhill courses on Earth. Cortina always delivers breathtaking—and sometimes terrifying—runs.
4. Figure Skating Singles, Pairs & Ice Dance - Milan
A fan favorite every Olympics. Look for U.S. names like:
Starr Andrews (prospect to watch)
Timothy LeDuc (pairs legacy and trailblazing figure in Olympic history) Artistry, athleticism, and storytelling on ice.
5. Bobsled & Skeleton - Cesana Pariol Track
A dramatic venue with steep drops and high speeds. This is where athletes like:
Charlie Volker (Bobsled)
Andrew Blaser (Skeleton) deliver gravity-defying performances.
6. Snowboarding Halfpipe - Valtellina
Signature Olympic adrenaline. Expect massive amplitude, perfect cork rotations, and new tricks. Always one of the most replayed events worldwide.
7. Freestyle Skiing Big Air & Slopestyle - Livigno
Huge jumps, massive rails, and creative aerials. Freestyle skiing continues to push the boundaries of what humans can do in the air.
8. Speed Skating - Milan Oval
Strategic drafting, blistering pace, and razor-thin finishes. Long-track events are intense and often produce world records.
9. Curling - Cortina Ice Stadium
A surprising fan favorite. The strategy, precision, and suspense of curling draws huge global viewership, especially in medal rounds.
10. Closing Ceremony - Verona Arena
A historic venue dating back 2,000 years, closing the Games with unforgettable Italian culture, light displays, and the handoff to the next host city.
As always, the Winter Olympics Games become more than a sporting event - they become a snapshot of human potential. From record-breaking performances on the ice to emotional triumphs on the slopes, each event tells a story of resilience, preparation, and global unity.
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