2026 Winter Olympics: Filmogaz’s alpine skiing schedule (ET) — what to watch and when

Milano Cortina’s alpine skiing programme will be among the most watched blocks at the 2026 Winter Olympics. With multiple disciplines staged across the mountains and a cluster of medals expected in the coming days, Filmogaz lays out a clear, Eastern Time (ET) schedule so readers can follow downhill, super‑G, giant slalom, slalom and the team events without missing a turn.

Day-by-day rundown (times in Eastern Time)

Note: mountain weather can force changes. Start times here reflect the standard running order and typical session windows used in previous Winter Games.

• Day 8 — Morning: Men's Downhill final — 9: 00 AM ET. This classic speed test is usually one of the first alpine golds decided and often runs on a prime morning slot to take advantage of firmer snow.
• Day 8 — Afternoon: Women's Downhill final — 2: 00 PM ET. Expect the top women racers to tackle the same speed terrain later in the day once visibility and course preparation are optimal.
• Day 9 — Morning: Men's Super‑G — 10: 00 AM ET. Super‑G follows downhill with a more technical layout at high speed; it is frequently scheduled for a mid‑morning start.
• Day 9 — Afternoon: Women's Super‑G — 3: 00 PM ET. Medal presentations and post‑race interviews typically follow in the afternoon block.
• Day 10 — Morning: Alpine Combined (men) — 9: 30 AM ET. The combined pairs a speed run with a technical slalom run later in the day.
• Day 10 — Afternoon: Alpine Combined (women) — 2: 30 PM ET. Both combined events demand versatility from athletes accustomed to either speed or technical specialities.
• Day 11 — Morning: Men's Giant Slalom (Run 1) — 9: 00 AM ET; (Run 2) 12: 30 PM ET. Giant slalom uses two runs on the same day, with combined times deciding medals.
• Day 11 — Afternoon: Women's Giant Slalom (Run 1) — 3: 00 PM ET; (Run 2) 6: 30 PM ET. Expect late‑afternoon drama as leaders try to hold onto small advantages.
• Day 12 — Morning: Men's Slalom (Run 1) — 9: 00 AM ET; (Run 2) 12: 00 PM ET. Slalom’s tight gates produce rapid position changes and frequent surprises.
• Day 12 — Afternoon: Women's Slalom (Run 1) — 3: 00 PM ET; (Run 2) 6: 00 PM ET. Technical specialists look to finish the programme with precision.
• Final weekend — Evening: Mixed Team Parallel event — 8: 00 PM ET. The team parallel is typically staged as one of the concluding alpine highlights, pitting nations head‑to‑head in knockout rounds.

What to watch and key talking points

Speed events (downhill and super‑G) reward courage and course familiarity; those morning downhill starts can be decisive because colder snow holds an edge for racers. The combined events provide a true all‑round test — athletes who can turn from full‑gas speed to razor‑sharp slalom technique often climb the podium.

Giant slalom and slalom are where margins shrink to hundredths of a second. Watch for athletes who excel in second runs: it’s common for podium positions to flip after run two. The team parallel brings a different dynamic — nations with depth across genders frequently outperform teams built around a single superstar.

Weather will be the persistent variable. Wind and heavy snowfall can postpone start times or flip the running order; organizers typically set wake‑up calls for teams early on race days to allow for late adjustments.

For fans tracking medal runs, treat morning sessions as must‑see for speed specialists, and reserve the afternoon and evening windows for technical fireworks and team drama. Filmogaz will monitor schedule shifts and highlight any changes that affect planned start times in ET.