The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics schedule is just weeks away, kicking off with preliminary events on February 4, 2026, the Opening Ceremony on February 6 at Milan’s San Siro Stadium, and wrapping up with the Closing Ceremony on February 22 at the Verona Olympic Arena. Spanning northern Italy across four main clusters (Milano, Cortina, Valtellina, and Val di Fiemme), these Games feature 116 medal events in 16 disciplines, including the Olympic debut of ski mountaineering.
We have a comprehensive overview of the schedule, key dates for major events like alpine skiing, biathlon, hockey, freestyle skiing, and snowboarding, venue details, U.S. medal favorites, and a blank printable daily calendar PDF perfect for tracking the action or planning your viewing.
Note: All times are preliminary and subject to change (based on CET/UTC+1; subtract 6 hours for ET). The full official schedule is available on Olympics.com, with updates as needed.
2026 Winter Olympics Key Dates & Overview
Here are the 2026 Winter Olympics key dates & overview for you to check out. We also have the high-level Olympic schedule posted here for you too.
- Preliminaries Begin: February 4, 2026 (e.g., mixed doubles curling, early ice hockey training)
- Opening Ceremony: February 6, 2026 – San Siro Stadium, Milan (titled “Armonia” – Harmony)
- Competition Peak: Mid-February (alpine, biathlon, hockey finals)
- Closing Ceremony: February 22, 2026 – Verona Olympic Arena (ancient Roman amphitheater)
- Total Medal Events: 116 across 8 sport clusters
- How to Watch in the US: NBC, Peacock, USA Network (full broadcast details coming soon)
The Games emphasize sustainability and spread-out venues, with Milan hosting ice events and the mountains (Cortina, Valtellina, Val di Fiemme) handling snow sports.
2026 Winter Olympics Main Venues & Clusters
The 2026 Winter Olympics events are divided geographically for efficiency:
- Milano Cluster (Ice Sports & Ceremonies):
- Milano San Siro Olympic Stadium: Opening Ceremony
- Milano Ice Skating Arena (Assago): Figure Skating, Short Track Speed Skating
- Milano Santa Giulia Arena & Rho Ice Hockey Arena: Ice Hockey
- Milano Speed Skating Stadium: Speed Skating
- Cortina Cluster:
- Tofane Alpine Skiing Centre: Women’s Alpine Skiing
- Cortina Sliding Centre: Bobsleigh, Luge, Skeleton
- Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium: Curling
- Valtellina Cluster:
- Stelvio Ski Centre (Bormio): Men’s Alpine Skiing
- Livigno Snow Park & Aerials & Moguls Park: Freestyle Skiing (Moguls, Aerials, Slopestyle, Halfpipe), Snowboarding
- Anterselva Biathlon Arena: Biathlon
- Val di Fiemme Cluster:
- Predazzo Ski Jumping Stadium: Ski Jumping, Nordic Combined
- Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium: Cross-Country Skiing, Nordic Combined
Key Winter Olympics Medal Events & Highlights
Here are standout dates for major disciplines (medal events bolded where known; full day-by-day below):
- Alpine Skiing (Starts Feb 7): Men’s Downhill (Feb 7), Women’s Downhill (Feb 8), Slalom/Giant Slalom mid-Games. Peak action on Tofane (women) and Stelvio (men).
- Biathlon (Starts Feb 8): Mixed Relay (Feb 8), Individual/ Sprint events throughout. Anterselva hosts.
- Ice Hockey (Prelims from Feb 4): Men’s/Women’s medal games late (gold finals around Feb 20-22).
- Freestyle Skiing & Snowboarding (Livigno focus): Moguls/Aerials (early-mid), Slopestyle/Halfpipe (mid-late), Big Air.
- Figure Skating (Milan): Team Event early, individual medals mid-Games.
- Other Highlights: Ski Mountaineering debut (sprints/relay), Cross-Country relays, Bobsleigh/Luge finals.
U.S. fans can look forward to strong contenders in alpine (Mikaela Shiffrin in slalom/GS, Lindsey Vonn in downhill, Ryan Cochran-Siegle in super-G/combined), cross-country (Jessie Diggins), hockey (women’s team with Kendall Coyne Schofield), and emerging talents like biathlete Campbell Wright.
For full medal predictions and tally tracking, check our related article: Predicted Medal Tally for the 2026 Winter Olympics: Favorites to Watch in Milan-Cortina.
Day-by-Day Winter Olympics Schedule Highlights (Preliminary)
Use this as a quick reference (full detailed calendar in printable below):
- Feb 4-5: Prelims – Mixed doubles curling, early hockey/figure training.
- Feb 6: Opening Ceremony (San Siro); some alpine training.
- Feb 7: Alpine Skiing – Men’s Downhill medal event.
- Feb 8: Alpine – Women’s Downhill; Biathlon – Mixed Relay; Figure Skating team event starts.
- Feb 9-12: Peak alpine/biathlon; freestyle moguls/aerials qualifiers.
- Feb 13-15: More alpine (slalom/GS), biathlon relays, hockey quarters.
- Feb 16-18: Sliding sports finals (bobsleigh/luge), ski jumping, freestyle/snowboard slopestyle.
- Feb 19-21: Hockey semis/finals, cross-country relays, biathlon mass starts.
- Feb 22: Closing Ceremony (Verona); final events.
For the complete official day-by-day with times, visit Olympics.com Schedule.
Printable PDF Calendar for Fan Tracking
We’ve created a blank printable 2026 Winter Olympics calendar with daily slots for events, venues, and notes—ideal for marking medal favorites, TV times (adjust for ET), or pool predictions. You can also print the calendar out in PDF format here.
How to Follow & Tickets
- Broadcast: NBC/Peacock for US coverage; full streaming available.
- Tickets: Register at tickets.milanocortina2026.org for priority access (limited availability).
- Stay Updated: Follow @sportbracketsol on X for live updates, bracket-style trackers, and more.
The Milano Cortina Games promise a blend of historic venues, new sports, and thrilling competition. With stars like Shiffrin, Vonn, and the U.S. hockey teams in the mix, these Olympics could deliver big moments for American fans. Let us know in the comments which events you’re most excited for!
