The snowboarding competition at the – Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics is set to begin, promising a showcase of the world’s top athletes. The event will feature five disciplines: halfpipe, slopestyle, Big Air, snowboard cross, and parallel giant slalom.
Team USA Ready for Competition
The U.S. Olympic Snowboard Team has already announced a portion of its roster, including several athletes with prior Olympic experience and a promising group of newcomers. Nick Baumgartner, a veteran of four Winter Olympics – , , , and – will compete in snowboarding. Baumgartner has one Olympic gold medal to his name. He is 44 years old and hails from Iron River, Michigan, having attended West Iron County High School.
Red Gerard, a gold medalist at the Winter Olympics and a competitor in , is also on the team. The 25-year-old from Silverthorne, Colorado, completed his high school education through Penn Foster High School. Sean FitzSimons, who competed in the Olympics, and Stacy Gaskill, also an Olympian from , are also confirmed to be competing. FitzSimons, 25, is a University of Utah alumnus from Hood River, Oregon, while Gaskill, also 25, attended the University of Colorado and is from Golden, Colorado.
Joining the seasoned veterans are several younger athletes poised to make their Olympic debut. Brianna Schnorrbusch, 20, from Monroe Township, New Jersey, has qualified for the team. Alessandro Barbieri, 17, of Portland, Oregon, is also set to compete. Further bolstering the team are CB Chase Blackwell, 26, from Longmont, Colorado; Jake Canter, 22, from Silverthorne, Colorado; and Lily Dhawornvej, 16, from Copper Mountain, Colorado.
Snowboarding Disciplines at Milano Cortina 2026
The Olympic snowboarding program encompasses a diverse range of events, each demanding a unique skillset. Halfpipe riders demonstrate aerial prowess and technical ability within a U-shaped snow structure. Slopestyle challenges athletes to navigate a course featuring rails, jumps, and other obstacles, emphasizing creativity, and fluidity. Big Air showcases massive jumps and innovative tricks, rewarding amplitude and style. Snowboard cross is a high-speed, head-to-head race down a course filled with turns, rollers, and jumps. Finally, parallel giant slalom pits two riders against each other on identical courses, testing speed, precision, and tactical awareness.
Schedule and Accessing Results
The official Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics schedule for Snowboard is available, allowing fans to track the competition as it unfolds. Results will be updated live on the official Olympics website. NBC Olympics will also provide live streams and a comprehensive schedule of events on NBCOlympics.com.
As of today, , the competition is scheduled to begin tomorrow, . The full schedule and results can be found on the official Olympics website, offering fans a way to follow their favorite athletes and teams throughout the games.
Looking Ahead
The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics promises to be a thrilling event for snowboarding fans. With a mix of established stars and rising talents, Team USA is well-positioned to contend for medals across all disciplines. The competition is expected to be fierce, as athletes from around the globe vie for Olympic glory. The coming weeks will undoubtedly deliver spectacular performances and unforgettable moments on the slopes.
