Winter Olympics 2026: Complete Daily Event Schedule Revealed
The 2026 Winter Olympics will take place in Milano Cortina from February 4 to February 22. This prestigious event will feature a total of 116 medal events over the course of 19 days, showcasing top athletes from around the globe in snow and ice sports.
Overview of the 2026 Winter Olympics
Milano Cortina is preparing to host the Winter Games, which are only weeks away. The last Winter Olympics in Beijing saw Norway lead the medal tally with 16 gold medals. In contrast, Team GB earned only two medals in curling. This time, hopes are high for British athletes, especially in events where they have previously excelled, such as curling, snowboarding, and freestyle skiing.
Event Schedule
The Winter Olympics will kick off with the opening ceremony on February 6, 2026. Here is a detailed day-by-day schedule of the events, highlighting the sports and corresponding gold medal events:
| Date | Events | Gold Medal Events |
|---|---|---|
| February 4 | Curling: Mixed doubles round robin | |
| February 5 | Curling, Ice hockey, Snowboarding | |
| February 6 | Curling, Figure skating, Ice hockey | |
| February 7 | Alpine skiing, Curling, Freestyle skiing | 5 |
| February 8 | Biathlon, Curling, Figure skating | 8 |
| February 9 | Curling, Figure skating, Ice hockey | 5 |
| February 10 | Curling, Freestyle skiing, Ice hockey | 9 |
| February 11 | Curling, Figure skating, Ice hockey | 8 |
| February 12 | Curling, Figure skating, Ice hockey | 9 |
| February 13 | Curling, Figure skating, Snowboarding | 7 |
| February 14 | Alpine skiing, Biathlon, Curling | 8 |
| February 15 | Alpine skiing, Bobsleigh, Curling | 9 |
| February 16 | Bobsleigh, Curling, Ice hockey | 6 |
| February 17 | Bobsleigh, Curling, Figure skating | 7 |
| February 18 | Biathlon, Ice hockey, Curling | 8 |
| February 19 | Curling, Figure skating, Speed skating | 7 |
| February 20 | Biathlon, Curling, Ice hockey | 6 |
| February 21 | Cross-country skiing, Curling, Figure skating | 10 |
| February 22 | Bobsleigh, Curling, Ice hockey | 4 |
Locations of Events
The Winter Olympics will span four primary geographical areas in Italy:
- Milano: Hosts the opening and closing ceremonies, ice hockey, speed skating, and figure skating.
- Valtellina: Features freestyle skiing and snowboard events.
- Cortina: Home to women’s Alpine skiing and various ice sports including curling, skeleton, and luge.
- Val di Fiemme: Where ski jumping and cross-country skiing will take place.
The anticipation for the 2026 Winter Olympics is building, and fans are eager to see their favorite athletes compete for glory in Milano Cortina.
