❄️ Your Ultimate 2026 Winter Olympics Watch Guide (EST Edition)
Never miss a mogul, medal, or Vermont moment 🏅
The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina are just around the corner and whether you’re a figure skating fan, a snowboard junkie, or a devoted Team USA superfan, this guide is your golden ticket 🎟️. We’ve translated the entire Olympic schedule into Eastern Standard Time (EST) so you know exactly when to tune in.
Even better? We’re spotlighting the Vermont athletes competing on the world stage — because when it comes to snow sports, the Green Mountain State brings the heat. 🔥❄️
🗓️ Important Dates to Know
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Feb 4, 2026 — Competitions begin (Curling starts early!)
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Feb 6, 2026 — Opening Ceremony (2:30 PM EST – Live on Peacock/NBC)
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Feb 22, 2026 — Closing Ceremony (2:30 PM EST)
🥇 What to Watch, When to Watch (in EST)
| Sport | Date (EST) | Approx. Time | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥌 Curling (Mixed Doubles) | Feb 4–6 | Varies | Early round robin kicks things off |
| ⛸️ Figure Skating (Team Event) | Feb 8 | 1:30 PM | Team rhythm dance & free programs |
| 🏒 Women’s Ice Hockey | Feb 5–19 | Morning–Afternoon | Final: Feb 19 @ 1:10 PM |
| 🏒 Men’s Ice Hockey | Feb 11–22 | Mornings | Final: Feb 22 @ 8:10 AM |
| 🏂 Snowboarding | Feb 7–15 | AM & PM | Big Air, Halfpipe, Slopestyle, Snowboard Cross |
| ⛷️ Alpine Skiing | Feb 7–15 | ~5:30 AM | Downhill, Super-G, Giant Slalom |
| 🎿 Cross-Country Skiing | Feb 8–15 | Early AM | Sprint & relays: Feb 14–15 @ 6:00 AM |
| 🎿 Freestyle Skiing | Feb 9–21 | Morning–Afternoon | Moguls, Slopestyle, Big Air finals |
| 🎯 Biathlon | Feb 8–21 | ~7:00–8:30 AM | Sprint, pursuit, relay, mass start |
| 🎉 Opening Ceremony | Feb 6 | 2:30 PM | Stream it live on Peacock/NBC |
🌟 Vermont Olympians to Cheer On
We’re bursting with pride for the athletes repping Vermont in Italy! From Burke Mountain to Burlington, these stars bring Vermont grit to the global stage. 🇺🇸🇻🇹
⛷️ Alpine Skiers
Ryan Cochran-Siegle (Starksboro, VT)
- Olympic silver medalist from the famous Cochran ski family
- Watch: Feb 7–15 – Men’s Downhill, Super-G, Giant Slalom
- ⏰ ~5:30–7:30 AM EST on Peacock
Ben Ritchie (Waitsfield, VT)
- U.S. Alpine Ski Team tech specialist
- Watch: Feb 7–15 – Slalom, GS
- ⏰ Early AM EST blocks
🎿 Cross-Country Skiers
Jessie Diggins (She may be from Minnesota but we love to claim her too as she trains in Vermont)
- Most decorated US Nordic Skier, Olympic gold & silver medalist
- THIS IS HER FINAL SEASON
- Watch: Feb 8–15 – distance & sprint events, relays on Feb 14 & 15
Julia Kern (Richmond, VT)
- Sprint & team event standout
- Watch: Feb 8–15 – classic & freestyle sprints
Ben Ogden (Landgrove, VT)
- UVM grad & World Cup winner
- Watch: Feb 8–15 – all men’s XC events
Jack Young (Jay, VT)
- First-time Olympian from northern VT
- Watch: Feb 8–15 – sprint & distance races
🎯 Biathlon Athletes
Margie Freed (UVM grad)
- Rising star on Team USA
- Watch: Feb 8–21 – sprints, relays, mass start
Deedra Irwin (VT National Guard)
- Veteran Olympian based in Vermont
- Watch: Feb 8–21 – multiple biathlon events
🎿 Freestyle + Others with VT Ties
Mac Forehand (Winhall, VT)
- Slopestyle & Big Air skier
- Watch: Feb 9–21 – men’s freeski events
Kevin Drury (Canada – lives in South Burlington)
- Ski cross racer
- Watch: Feb 21 – final rounds
Julia Mesplède (France – UVM)
- Ice hockey – Team France
- Watch: Feb 5–19
Natálie Mlýnková (Czechia – UVM alum)
- Ice hockey – Team Czech Republic
- Watch: Feb 5–19
Olympic-Inspired Bags = Gold Medal Style 🥇
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📺 How to Watch in the U.S.
| Platform | What You'll Get |
|---|---|
| 🦚 Peacock | Every live event, every replay, every epic finish |
| 📺 NBC & USA Network | Primetime highlights & select finals |
| 💻 NBCOlympics.com | Livestreams & full schedule tools |
🕒 Italy is 6 hours ahead of EST — meaning many events air early morning or early afternoon. That’s right: Olympic viewing + breakfast? Yes, please. 🥞
Let the games begin. Let the good times roll.
Let’s GO Team USA 🇺🇸❄️
Let’s GO Vermont! 🏔️
xoxo, Kate 🐦💙