2026 Winter Olympics Kick Off with Packed Schedule of Events
A comprehensive lineup of winter sports, including hockey, snowboarding, and Alpine skiing, will launch the 2026 Winter Olympics, with fans able to follow all the action on NBC and its related apps. The games begin with a full schedule on February 9th, promising a thrilling start to the competition.
Early Morning Action: Biathlon, Figure Skating & Curling
The day begins with re-airs of the Biathlon Mixed 4x6km Relay at 12:15 a.m. Eastern, followed by the Figure Skating Teams event – showcasing Pairs, Women’s, and Men’s Free Skate – at 1:30 a.m. Eastern. Competitive events get underway at 4:05 a.m. with the start of the Curling Mixed Doubles Round-Robin, featuring matches between Czechia and Estonia, Norway and South Korea, Switzerland and Canada, and the USA and Italy.
Alpine Skiing and Women’s Hockey Take Center Stage
As the morning progresses, Alpine skiing events will heat up. The Men’s Team Combined Downhill is scheduled for 4:30 a.m., while a re-air of the Women’s Downhill will be shown at 5:45 a.m. Women’s hockey also gets underway, with Japan facing Italy in Group B at 6:10 a.m. The Women’s Slopestyle final in Freestyle skiing is set for 6:30 a.m., promising spectacular displays of athleticism.
Midday Events: Luge, Figure Skating & More Curling
The afternoon brings a diverse range of competitions. Luge athletes will participate in Women’s Doubles Training at 7:00 a.m., while Alpine skiers continue with the Men’s Team Combined Slalom at 7:50 a.m. Figure skating training is scheduled for 8:00 a.m., followed by another round of Curling Mixed Doubles Round-Robin matches, including Italy versus the USA at 9:00 a.m. Germany and France will compete in Women’s Group B hockey at 10:40 a.m.
Afternoon and Evening: Speedskating, Snowboarding & Re-airs
The afternoon and evening schedule is packed with events. Luge continues with the Women’s Singles Run 1 at 11:00 a.m. and Run 2 at 12:30 p.m. The Curling Mixed Doubles Semifinals are scheduled for Noon and 12:05 p.m., coinciding with the Men’s Normal Hill Ski jumping event. Speedskating features the Women’s 1000m at 11:30 a.m. and a re-air at 6:45 p.m. The Women’s Big Air final in Snowboarding will take place at 1:30 p.m., and the Figure Skating Rhythm Dance unfolds in two parts, at 1:20 p.m. and 2:40 p.m. Multiple hockey matchups are scheduled, including Switzerland versus the USA and Canada versus Czechia in Group A. Several events, including Ski Jumping and Hockey, will also be re-aired throughout the evening.
For those seeking further updates and comprehensive coverage, the ESPN hub page offers a wealth of information.
