2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics: Hockey Schedule & How to Watch

The 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics are in full swing, offering a spectacular showcase of athletic prowess. For hockey fans, the action is particularly thrilling! This guide provides a comprehensive Olympics hockey schedule, ensuring you don’t miss a single face-off. All events will be streamed live on Peacock and NBCOlympics.com, with key medal sessions also broadcast on NBC, USA Network, and CNBC. Mark your calendars and get ready to cheer on your favorite teams! 🏅

Women’s Hockey Schedule

The women’s hockey tournament promises intense competition. Here’s a breakdown of the key matchups and broadcast details:

• Round-Robin:
  • 3:05 a.m.: USA vs. Great Britain (airs on USA Network at 9:15 a.m.)
  • China vs. Denmark
  • Sweden vs. South Korea
  • 1:05 p.m.: Great Britain vs. Japan, Switzerland vs. Denmark, Canada vs. Italy (airs on USA Network at 8 p.m.)
  • China vs. Sweden
• Semifinals: 8:05 a.m.: Semifinals (One semifinal will air on USA Network at 9 a.m. with the other airing at 8 p.m.)
• Bronze-Medal Game: 8:40 a.m.: Sweden vs. Switzerland (airs on USA Network 12 p.m.) 🏅
• Gold-Medal Game: 1:10 p.m.: USA vs. Canada (USA Network) 🏅

Men’s Hockey Schedule

The men’s tournament is equally captivating, featuring some of the world’s top hockey talent. Here’s what you need to know:

• Round-Robin:
  • 8:05 a.m.: USA vs. Great Britain (airs on CNBC at 5 p.m.)
  • Italy vs. Canada
  • China vs. Czechia
  • Norway vs. Switzerland
  • 3:05 a.m.: Sweden vs. Czechia, Italy vs. Switzerland, China vs. Germany, Norway vs. Canada
  • 8:05 a.m.: Switzerland vs. USA, Canada vs. South Korea, Japan vs. China, Great Britain vs. Italy
• Semifinals: 1:05 p.m.: Teams TBD (One semifinal airs on CNBC at 5 p.m., the other airs on USA Network at 8 p.m.)
• Bronze-Medal Game: 1:05 p.m.: Bronze-medal game (airs on USA Network at 5 p.m.) 🏅
• Gold-Medal Game: 8:10 a.m.: Gold-medal game (NBC) 🏅

Other Key Olympic Events & Schedule Highlights

Beyond hockey, the 2026 Winter Olympics offer a diverse range of exciting events. Here’s a glimpse of the schedule:

• Slalom: 4 a.m.: Women’s run 1 (USA Network), 7:20 a.m.: Women’s run 2 (USA Network coverage begins at 7:55 a.m.) 🏅
• Relay: 8:45 a.m.: Women’s final (airs on USA Network at 3:45 p.m.) 🏅
• Team Sprint: 3:45 a.m.: Men’s and women’s qualifying (airs on USA Network 5 a.m.), 5:35 a.m.: Men’s and women’s finals (airs on USA Network at 8:30 a.m.) 🏅
• Aerials: 7 a.m.: Women’s final (5:30 a.m.) 🏅, 6:10 a.m.: Slovakia vs. Germany (airs on USA Network at 1 p.m.), 10:40 a.m.: Canada vs. Czechia (USA Network), 12:10 p.m.: Finland vs. Switzerland (airs on USA Network at 6 p.m.), 3:10 p.m.: USA vs. Sweden (NBC)
• Short Track: 2:15 p.m.: Men’s 500m, women’s 3000m relay (airs on USA Network at 2:30 p.m.) 🏅
• Slopestyle: 5:20 a.m.: Men’s final (USA Network coverage begins at 6:45 a.m.; airs on NBC at 2:15 p.m.) 🏅, 8:30 a.m.: Women’s final (USA Network) 🏅

For the complete and most up-to-date Olympics schedule, visit NBCOlympics.com. Don’t miss the excitement!

Stay tuned for more updates and analysis as the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics unfold. This hockey schedule is your starting point for experiencing the thrill of the games!