2026 Winter Games Schedule

The Winter Games will play out over 17 thrilling days from February 6 to February 22, 2026. Each day, there is a wide variety of sports and events to choose from. A total of 195 medals will be handed out at the Winter Games in Italy, featuring 16 different disciplines. Take a look at our provisional Winter Games schedule below to help you plan your ultimate sports travel experience.

The 2026 Winter Games will start on Friday, February 6, 2026, and end on Sunday, February 22, 2026. Preliminary competitions in curling, figure skating, and freestyle skiing will take place before the official opening ceremony.

*Schedule subject to change without notice.

● Event Competitions

Medal Competitions

C  Opening & Closing Ceremony

There will be 195 medals up for grabs at the 2026 Winter Games, contested in 16 different disciplines:

• Alpine Skiing
• Biathlon
• Bobsleigh
• Cross-country skiing (Nordic skiing)
• Curling
• Figure Skating
• Freestyle Skiing
• Ice Hockey
• Luge
• Nordic combined
• Short Track
• Skeleton
• Ski Jumping
• Ski Mountaineering
• Snowboarding
• Speed Skating

That’s a tough question to answer as the “best day” depends on each traveler’s specific interests. Some days will be more popular than others, including the following schedule highlights:

February 6 – The sporting world has been looking forward to this day for the last four years. All the anticipation has led to February 6th, the official opening of the Winter Games. The Opening Ceremonies are one of the most coveted events and showcase a spectacle like no other. The atmosphere is buzzing and it’s a great day to experience this world-class sporting event.

February 10 – Today is one of the busiest days of the Winter Games with medal events and competitions in 10 different disciplines. If you going to the Games to take in as much sporting action as possible, this is an ideal day to do just that.

February 22 – The final day of the Winter Games is expected to offer one of its most popular events: the Men’s gold medal hockey game. In addition, medals will be awarded in bobsleigh, cross-country skiing, and curling. Later, the Closing Ceremonies wrap things up for another four years.

The Winter Games offer 17 exciting days filled with winter sport competition. Within those 2.5 weeks there are so many events to choose from. Some fans chose the most popular, some focus on their favorite sport. Here are a few suggestions for those looking to make the most of their 2026 Winter Games experience.

– The men’s and women’s ice hockey tournaments often draw in big crowds, especially in the knockout rounds.

– Figure Skating, both pairs and singles, are always highly sought after events.

– The Opening Ceremonies appeal to a huge demographic and is the perfect way to kick off the Winter Games.

There are five new events at the 2026 Winter Games:

– Men’s and women’s freestyle skiing dual moguls

– Women’s luge doubles

– Women’s large hill ski jumping (individual)

– Men’s and women’s ski mountaineering sprint and mixed relay

– Mixed team skeleton

– Curling is growing in popularity and its tournament format makes it a fun event to follow throughout the Games.

– The sliding sports of bobsleigh, luge and skeleton involve watching athletes hurl themselves down a frozen track (sometimes headfirst) at unbelievable speeds.

– Snowboarding is fascinating to watch. From the impressive tricks of the half-pipe to the speed of the slalom and cross events, it’s hard not to be captivated by the athleticism on display.

– Ski mountaineering will make its Winter Games debut.

The Winter Games hockey events begin on February 5th and wrap up on February 22nd. The women’s tournament takes place from February 5-19, while the men’s tournament runs from February 11-22, 2026.

The Winter Games hockey events are scheduled to take place in Milan, Italy. There are two hockey venues at the 2026 Winter Games: Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena and Milano Ice Park (Rho Ice Hockey Arena).

The United States women’s national ice hockey team games (preliminary round) take place on February 5, 7, 9 and 10.

The United States men’s national ice hockey team games (preliminary round) take place on February 12, 14, and 15.

The Canadian women’s national ice hockey team games (preliminary round) take place on February 5, 7, 9 and 10.

The Canadian men’s national ice hockey team games (preliminary round) take place on February 12, 13, and 15.

The women’s ice hockey playoff schedule is as follows:

Quarterfinals – February 13 & 14

Semifinals – February 16

Bronze and Gold Medal Games – February 19

The men’s ice hockey playoff schedule is as follows:

Qualification Play-offs – February 17

Quarterfinals – February 18

Semifinals – February 20

Bronze Medal Game – February 21

Gold Medal Game – February 22

List of countries in the 2026 Winter Games Women’s Hockey Tournament:

Canada
Czechia
Finland
France
Germany
Italy
Japan
Sweden
Switzerland
USA

List of countries in the 2026 Winter Games Men’s Hockey Tournament:

Canada
Czechia
Denmark
Finland
France
Germany
Italy
Latvia
Slovakia
Sweden
Switzerland
USA