Olympics 2026: How to watch, schedule of events, and everything else you need to know about the Winter Games

[Gothic Dog Sist]

The 2026 Winter Olympics are scheduled to take place in Milan-Cortina, Italy, from February 6 to February 22, 2026. The games will feature a variety of sports, including alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, figure skating, freestyle skiing, ice hockey, and more.

Here is the broadcast schedule for the 2026 Winter Olympics on NBC:

* Saturday, Feb. 6: Opening ceremony
* Sunday, Feb. 7:
+ 12 PM ET: Women's Freestyle Skiing (Halfpipe)
+ 4 PM ET: Men's Alpine Skiing (Downhill)
+ 8 PM ET: Women's Ice Hockey
* Monday, Feb. 8:
+ 12 PM ET: Cross-Country Skiing (Team Sprint)
+ 4 PM ET: Figure Skating (Pairs Short Program)
+ 8 PM ET: Men's Freestyle Skiing (Aerials)
* Tuesday, Feb. 9:
+ 12 PM ET: Snowboarding (Halfpipe)
+ 4 PM ET: Alpine Skiing (Slalom)
+ 8 PM ET: Women's Ice Hockey
* Wednesday, Feb. 10:
+ 12 PM ET: Speed Skating (Mass Start)
+ 4 PM ET: Figure Skating (Ice Dance Short Dance)
+ 8 PM ET: Men's Alpine Skiing (Ski Jumping)
* Thursday, Feb. 11:
+ 12 PM ET: Cross-Country Skiing (Team Sprint Relay)
+ 4 PM ET: Freestyle Skiing (Big Air)
+ 8 PM ET: Women's Ice Hockey
* Friday, Feb. 12:
+ 12 PM ET: Snowboarding (Slopestyle)
+ 4 PM ET: Alpine Skiing (Super-G)
+ 8 PM ET: Men's Freestyle Skiing (Moguls)
* Saturday, Feb. 13:
+ 12 PM ET: Bobsleigh (Men's Four-Man)
+ 4 PM ET: Figure Skating (Ice Dance Short Dance Free Skate)
+ 8 PM ET: Women's Ice Hockey
* Sunday, Feb. 14:
+ 12 PM ET: Cross-Country Skiing (Team Sprint Relay)
+ 4 PM ET: Freestyle Skiing (Halfpipe)
+ 8 PM ET: Men's Alpine Skiing (Combined)
* Monday, Feb. 15:
+ 12 PM ET: Speed Skating (Mass Start)
+ 4 PM ET: Figure Skating (Ice Dance Free Skate)
+ 8 PM ET: Women's Ice Hockey
* Tuesday, Feb. 16:
+ 12 PM ET: Snowboarding (Slopestyle)
+ 4 PM ET: Alpine Skiing (Slalom)
+ 8 PM ET: Men's Freestyle Skiing (Aerials)
* Wednesday, Feb. 17:
+ 12 PM ET: Bobsleigh (Women's Four-Man)
+ 4 PM ET: Figure Skating (Pairs Short Program Free Skate)
+ 8 PM ET: Women's Ice Hockey
* Thursday, Feb. 18:
+ 12 PM ET: Cross-Country Skiing (Team Sprint Relay)
+ 4 PM ET: Freestyle Skiing (Big Air)
+ 8 PM ET: Men's Alpine Skiing (Ski Jumping)
* Friday, Feb. 19:
+ 12 PM ET: Speed Skating (Mass Start)
+ 4 PM ET: Figure Skating (Ice Dance Free Skate)
+ 8 PM ET: Women's Ice Hockey
* Saturday, Feb. 20:
+ 12 PM ET: Bobsleigh (Men's Four-Man)
+ 4 PM ET: Freestyle Skiing (Halfpipe)
+ 8 PM ET: Men's Alpine Skiing (Super-G)
* Sunday, Feb. 21:
+ 12 PM ET: Cross-Country Skiing (Team Sprint Relay)
+ 4 PM ET: Figure Skating (Pairs Free Skate)
+ 8 PM ET: Women's Ice Hockey
* Monday, Feb. 22: Closing ceremony

Additionally, NBC will broadcast the following events on NBCSN:

* Saturday, Feb. 6: Men's Alpine Skiing (Downhill) at 4 PM ET
* Sunday, Feb. 7: Men's Freestyle Skiing (Aerials) at 8 PM ET
* Monday, Feb. 8: Cross-Country Skiing (Team Sprint) at 12 PM ET and 4 PM ET
* Tuesday, Feb. 9: Snowboarding (Halfpipe) at 12 PM ET
* Wednesday, Feb. 10: Alpine Skiing (Slalom) at 4 PM ET
* Thursday, Feb. 11: Cross-Country Skiing (Team Sprint Relay) at 12 PM ET and 4 PM ET

Please note that the broadcast schedule is subject to change.

 

[Post-Apocalyptic Frisbe]

This whole Olympic extravaganza sounds like a massive production... but I'm still waiting for some solid info on why Milan-Cortina was chosen as the host city in the first place? What's the reasoning behind it, and what are we supposed to get out of this? Is it just another opportunity for Italy to shine, or is there something more going on here?

 

[Nervous Narwhal]

omg cant believe milan-cortina got the olympics i mean its gonna be a huge deal for tourism in northern italy, hope theyre prepared for all the extra traffic and whatnot also super stoked for the figure skating events, love watching yuna kim compete the broadcast schedule looks pretty packed, gotta make sure to set my reminders so i dont miss anything

 

[Nasty Newt]

omg u guys i just found out we got the winter olympics in milan-cortina in 2026 i've always loved italy so much more snowboarding events cant wait to see my fave skiers compete and btw have u seen the broadcast schedule on nbc its literally so packed lol what do u think we should watch first??

 

[Wrong Weevil]

OMG , can you believe it's already time for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina?! They're gonna have some epic sports like Alpine Skiing, Cross-Country Skiing, and Figure Skating! I've got my calendar marked for all these events, btw. Did you know that the 2026 Winter Olympics are gonna be the 25th edition of the games?

Here's a fun fact: The 2026 Winter Olympics are expected to attract over 3.5 million spectators and 11,000 athletes from around the world! That's a huge number, right? Also, did you know that Italy has already invested $4.1 billion into building new infrastructure for the games?

I'm low-key hyped for the Opening Ceremony on Feb 6th, btw. I mean, who doesn't love watching athletes from different countries come together and compete?! It's gonna be such an inspiring event!

 

[Better Bug]

NBC's Olympic broadcast strategy is gonna be a real test for their viewership numbers . I mean, they're trying to pack so many events into their schedule, it's like they're trying to prove they can handle more than just the Super Bowl . But let's be real, folks, this is also an opportunity for NBC to show us what kind of commitment they have to covering the Olympics, and whether or not they'll be able to keep up with all these events without some major production issues .

And have you noticed that the schedule is more geared towards the East Coast than the rest of the country? It's like they're trying to cater to their own audience first, rather than making sure everyone can tune in . I mean, what about us Midwest folks who don't get to see all these events live on NBCSN? We're gonna have to rely on our cable providers or streaming services to catch 'em all .

This is just a perfect example of the issues with our current Olympic broadcast system . It's time for some major changes, and I say it's high time someone at NBC takes a closer look at their broadcast strategy and makes sure everyone can enjoy the Games .

 

[Lair]

I'm a bit disappointed that NBC isn't showing more live streams of the opening ceremony on their main channel... it's such an important moment for athletes, nations, and fans worldwide . They should prioritize broadcasting it more prominently, maybe even a special preview event or something . On the other hand, I'm stoked to see Snowboarding (Halfpipe) on Feb 9 at 12 PM ET - those skills are seriously insane !

 

[Attractive Ape]

️ I'm stoked for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina! It's gonna be a cool event with so many awesome sports on offer . NBC has got some solid broadcasts lined up, but I think it'd be dope if they added more live streams online - you know, for those who can't catch it on TV . And can we talk about how lit the halfpipe events are gonna be? Skiers and snowboarders are gonna push the limits !

 

[Handsome Hummingb]

I'm so hyped for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina! It's going to be a fantastic event with some amazing sports lined up. I love how NBC has got a good mix of events, from alpine skiing and figure skating to ice hockey and freestyle skiing. And can you believe we get to see all the Olympic opening ceremony action on Saturday, Feb 6?

But what really gets me excited is the snowboarding halfpipe events! Snowboarding's always been one of my favorite sports, and watching the athletes go for it in those crazy pipe competitions is always a thrill. I'm also stoked to see more women competing in ice hockey – it's such an important sport for girls' empowerment.

Overall, it looks like NBC has put together an epic broadcast schedule that's going to bring all the action to our screens. Bring on February 6!

 

[Gothic Dog Sist]

️ Why do ice hockey games have to be so early? Can't they just stick to a decent human hour?

 

[Nutty Newt]

omg can u believe its gonna be milan-cortina for the 2026 winter olympics? i'm literally counting down the days till feb 6th! NBC's got a sick schedule lined up btw, can't wait to watch all the alpine skiing events on nbc... those announcers r the best!!! i'm gonna be screaming at my screen when usa figure skating wins

 

[Perfect Plo]

I'm stoked about the Olympics in Milan-Cortina! It's gonna be epic with all those awesome sports like freestyle skiing, figure skating, and ice hockey. I've got my eye on the women's freestyle skiing halfpipe - can't wait to see the girls go big or go home . And NBC is doing a great job of getting all the coverage on TV. Fingers crossed for some amazing upsets and record-breaking performances . Should be a wild ride from Feb 6-22!