Day 6 of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games promises to be a thrilling one for Team Canada, showcasing a diverse lineup of events and athletes. With the women’s curling tournament starting, the Canadian men’s hockey team gearing up for their first match, and promising medal opportunities in several disciplines, fans have much to anticipate.
The day begins with alpine skiing, featuring the women’s super-G at 5:30 a.m. ET, where Canadian skier Valérie Grenier will wear bib No. 25 and Cassidy Gray will follow in 34th position.
Cross-country skiing takes the spotlight next, with the women’s 10km free scheduled for 7:00 a.m. ET. Canadian athletes Sonjaa Schmidt, Liliane Gagnon, Katherine Stewart-Jones, and Alison Mackie will compete in this interval start race.
Curling fans will be excited as the women’s tournament begins at 3:05 a.m. ET. Team Canada, led by skip Rachel Homan, will face Denmark in their opening draw. Homan’s team is recognized as the two-time reigning world champions, raising expectations for a strong performance.
In freestyle skiing, Mikaël Kingsbury will aim for his fourth consecutive Olympic medal in men’s moguls. The action kicks off with a second qualification round at 4:00 a.m. ET, where Elliot Vaillancourt will compete for a chance to join Kingsbury in the finals.
Hockey enthusiasts have much to look forward to, as two games are set for the day. The Canadian women will battle Finland at 8:30 a.m. ET, following a rescheduled matchup, while the Canadian men are scheduled to take on Czechia at 10:40 a.m. ET.
The skeleton event will commence with the first two runs of the men’s competition starting at 3:30 a.m. ET, marking the Olympic debut of Josip Brusic.
In snowboarding, men’s snowboard cross will kick off with seeding runs at 7:45 a.m. ET, where Eliot Grondin, Evan Bichon, and Liam Moffatt will seek favorable positions heading into the elimination rounds. Later in the day, the women’s halfpipe finals will take place at 1:30 p.m. ET, featuring Elizabeth Hosking.
Speed skating will see action in both short track and long track formats. The women’s 5000m will commence at 10:30 a.m. ET, showcasing Laura Hall and Isabelle Weidemann, who previously earned a silver medal in this event at the Beijing 2022 Games. Meanwhile, the short track competition begins at 2:15 p.m. ET, featuring the women’s 500m and men’s 1000m events, with athletes like Courtney Sarault, Florence Brunelle, Kim Boutin, William Dandjinou, and Félix Roussel vying for advancement to the finals.
With a packed schedule of events highlighting Team Canada’s athletic prowess, Day 6 at Milano Cortina 2026 is poised to deliver exciting moments and potential victories. Fans can expect an inspiring showcase of talent and determination, embodying the spirit of the Olympic Games.