The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, are fast approaching. From February 4th through the closing ceremony on February 22nd, the games will feature a wide range of competitions, from high-adrenaline sports like ice hockey to the precision of figure skating. Here’s a complete guide on how to follow all the action.
Where to Watch: TV and Streaming
In the United States, NBC holds exclusive broadcast rights for the 2026 Winter Olympics. Viewers with cable or satellite TV can tune into NBC, as well as its affiliated channels like CNBC and USA Network. For those preferring streaming, NBC’s Peacock Premium service will offer live coverage.
- A monthly subscription to Peacock Premium costs $11, while an ad-free version is available for $18.
- The Peacock Olympic hub website will allow viewers to search and bookmark events, receiving notifications when they go live.
The games take place in Italy (GMT+1 time zone), so be mindful of the time difference when planning to watch live events.
Key Events and Schedules
The opening ceremony, featuring performances by Mariah Carey and Andrea Bocelli, is set for February 6th at 2:00 PM ET. Closing ceremonies will take place on February 22nd at 2:30 PM ET.
Here’s a breakdown of some major events and their schedules (all times listed in US Eastern time unless otherwise specified):
Alpine Skiing
Training begins February 4th, with competitive events kicking off on February 7th (men’s downhill at 5:30 AM). Medal events run nearly daily through February 18th, with women’s slalom concluding on February 18th.
Biathlon
Biathlon events—a unique blend of skiing and precision shooting—begin February 8th with a mixed relay. Medal competitions continue until February 20th for men and February 21st for women.
Bobsleigh
Bobsleigh events start February 12th, with heat four of the women’s monobob on February 16th. The final medal events for two-man and four-man teams occur on February 21st and 22nd, respectively.
Curling
Curling commences on February 4th with a mixed doubles round robin session. Medal matches begin February 10th for mixed doubles, with men’s and women’s gold medal games on February 21st and 22nd.
Figure Skating
Figure skating kicks off February 6th with ice dance team events. Medal ceremonies start February 8th with men’s single skating. Final medal events conclude on February 19th.
Freestyle Skiing
Freestyle skiing begins February 7th with women’s freeski slopestyle and runs through February 21st with halfpipe finals.
Ice Hockey
Women’s preliminary rounds start February 5th, with medal games on February 19th. Men’s preliminary games begin February 11th, with medal games on February 21st and 22nd.
Luge
Luge competitions start February 4th, with the men’s singles medal event on February 8th and the women’s singles on February 10th. Team relay medals will be awarded on February 12th.
Ski Jumping
Ski jumping begins February 5th, with women’s normal individual competition on February 7th. The men’s long hill individual final is on February 14th, and the super team final on February 16th.
New Sports and Unique Events
The 2026 Winter Olympics will also feature ski mountaineering, a new sport combining uphill skiing with carrying skis for steep ascents, and events like skeleton, where athletes slide head-first down icy chutes at high speeds.
Stay Informed
For a full overview of all events, check the official Olympics competition schedule.
The 2026 Winter Olympics promise a thrilling spectacle of athletic competition, and with this guide, you can ensure you don’t miss a single moment. Whether you’re tuning in from the US or abroad, NBC and Peacock Premium will provide comprehensive coverage of every event.
