The excitement surrounding the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina continues as the event heads into its 11th day on February 17. Fans can look forward to a packed schedule featuring women’s figure skating, significant bobsled competitions, and thrilling sessions in speed skating and big air.
As always, the events will be available for live streaming on Peacock and NBCOlympics.com, ensuring that fans can catch all the action from their homes.
The day’s schedule, presented in Eastern Time, includes several medal sessions marked with a 🏅. The biathlon relay event kicks off the day at 8:30 a.m. with the men’s final, followed by bobsled runs at 1 p.m., where athletes will compete for medals in the two-man heats. The curling matches begin early with the men’s round-robin featuring the USA against China at 3:05 a.m. and the women’s session including Denmark versus the USA starting at 8:05 a.m.
The spotlight will also shine on figure skating, with the women’s short program beginning at 12:45 p.m. USA Network coverage starts at that time, with NBC picking up later in the afternoon. Freestyle skiing events will see qualifications for both women and men in aerials happening at 4:45 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. respectively.
Hockey fans can look forward to several men’s qualification playoff matches throughout the day, starting with Germany versus France at 6:10 a.m. and culminating in a match between Sweden and Latvia at 3:10 p.m. The Nordic Combined large hill ski jump and cross-country races will also take place in the morning, with the latter featuring the men’s 10km cross-country ski.
With an array of competitions leading to medal distributions across various sports, the day promises to be a showcase of athletic excellence and national pride. As athletes give their all to claim gold, silver, or bronze, the Olympic spirit of competition and camaraderie continues to thrive, creating memorable moments for participants and fans alike. The excitement of the 2026 Winter Olympics undoubtedly reflects the dedication and hard work of those involved, highlighting the best of winter sports.