Schedule: 2026 winter Olympics figure skating

 

Figure Skating at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics: Full Schedule, Events & How to Watch

Figure skating at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina will take place from February 6 through February 19, 2026, bringing together the world’s top athletes for two weeks of elite competition. Events include the team competition, men’s and women’s singles, pairs, ice dance, and a special exhibition gala.

All competitions will be held at the Milano Ice Skating Arena in Italy.

Below is the complete figure skating schedule (Eastern Time), along with broadcast and streaming details for U.S. viewers.

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2026 Olympic Figure Skating Schedule (Eastern Time)

Team Event Schedule

• Friday, February 6

  • Rhythm Dance: 3:55–5:35 a.m.

  • Pairs Short Program: 5:35–7:35 a.m.

  • Women’s Short Program: 7:35–8:55 a.m.

  • Streaming: Peacock, NBCOlympics.com

• Saturday, February 7

  • Men’s Short Program: 1:45–3:15 p.m.

  • Free Dance: 4:00–5:00 p.m.

  • TV: NBC | Streaming: Peacock

• Sunday, February 8

  • Pairs Free Skate: 1:30–2:45 p.m.

  • Women’s Free Skate: 2:45–3:55 p.m.

  • Men’s Free Skate: 3:55–5:00 p.m.

  • Team medals awarded

  • TV: NBC | Streaming: Peacock

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Ice Dance

• Monday, February 9

  • Rhythm Dance: 1:20–2:40 p.m.

• Wednesday, February 11

  • Free Dance: 1:30–2:15 p.m.

Coverage available on NBC, USA Network, and Peacock.

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Men’s Singles

• Tuesday, February 10

  • Short Program: 12:30–2:10 p.m.

• Friday, February 13

  • Free Skate: 1:00–2:50 p.m.

  • Medals awarded

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Pairs Competition

• Sunday, February 15

  • Short Program: 1:45–3:10 p.m.

• Monday, February 16

  • Free Skate: 2:00–4:15 p.m.

  • Medals awarded

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Women’s Singles

• Tuesday, February 17

  • Short Program: 12:45–3:10 p.m.

• Thursday, February 19

  • Free Skate: 1:00–5:10 p.m.

  • Medals awarded

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Exhibition Gala

• Saturday, February 21

  • 2:00–4:30 p.m.

  • Non-medal showcase event

  • Available on NBC and Peacock

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How to Watch Figure Skating at the 2026 Winter Olympics

TV Broadcast

• NBC

• USA Network

Streaming Platforms

• Peacock

• NBCOlympics.com

• NBC.com

• NBC App

• NBC Sports App

Special venue feeds will also be available for fans who want to watch routines live without commentary. These feeds will include warm-ups and full performances starting February 9 for ice dance, pairs, and singles events.

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Athletes to Watch for Team USA

The U.S. enters the 2026 Olympics with strong medal contenders across multiple disciplines, including:

• Ilia Malinin – Men’s Singles

• Alysa Liu – Women’s Singles

• Amber Glenn – Women’s Singles

• Isabeau Levito – Women’s Singles

• Madison Chock & Evan Bates – Ice Dance

Team USA is expected to be competitive in the team event as well as individual medal rounds.

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Important Notes

• All listed times are Eastern Time (ET).

• Schedule and broadcast windows are subject to change.

• Medal ceremonies take place immediately following the conclusion of final segments.

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Complete Guide to Olympic Figure Skating 2026

From the dramatic short programs to the high-stakes free skates, figure skating at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics promises unforgettable performances. With multiple viewing options on TV and streaming platforms, fans won’t miss a moment of the action.

Stay tuned for updates, athlete results, and medal standings throughout the Games.