The , 2026, Winter Olympics schedule is packed with events across a range of disciplines, from speed skating and figure skating to hockey and luge. For viewers in the Eastern Time zone, the action begins in the early hours and continues throughout the day, offering a diverse array of competitions to follow on NBC, USA Network, Peacock and NBCOlympics.com.
The day’s events kick off with speedskating’s Mixed Team Relay Finals & More (Re-air) at , followed by re-airs of cross-country skiing and the men’s figure skating short program. The competitive schedule truly heats up with the Nordic combined Men’s Normal Hill: Ski Jump at .
Snowboarding takes center stage at with the Women’s Snowboarding Halfpipe: Qualifying, while freestyle skiing enthusiasts can tune in for the Women’s Moguls: Qualifying Round 2 at . Alpine skiing fans won’t want to miss the Men’s Super-G at .
The morning continues with figure skating training at and further qualifying rounds for the Women’s Halfpipe in snowboarding at . Freestyle skiing returns with the Women’s Moguls: Qualifying Round 1 at , followed by the Nordic combined Men’s Normal Hill: 10km Race at .
As the day progresses, the Biathlon Women’s 15k Individual begins at , coinciding with the Freestyle skiing Women’s Moguls: Final. The Nordic combined event continues with a re-air of the ski jump portion at .
Team sports are also well represented, with a Men’s Group B hockey match between Slovakia and Finland scheduled for . Figure skating heats up with the Free Dance warm-up at , alongside the start of the Women’s Doubles Luge: Run 1.
The afternoon brings a flurry of activity. The Women’s Doubles Luge continues with Run 2 at , while speed skating features the Men’s 1000m at . Curling fans can enjoy multiple Round-Robin matches between Canada vs. Germany, China vs. Great Britain, Czechia vs. USA, and Sweden vs. Italy, all starting at .
The highlight of the afternoon for many will be the Figure skating Free Dance, broadcast in two parts, beginning at . Snowboarding continues with the Men’s Halfpipe: Qualifying at . Another hockey matchup, Sweden vs. Italy, is set for .
As evening approaches, luge takes the spotlight with the Men’s Doubles: Run 1 at , followed by Run 2 at . Snowboarding’s Men’s Halfpipe: Qualifying continues at . The day concludes with another hockey game, Slovakia vs. Finland, at , and further curling Round-Robin action at . A re-air of the Biathlon Women’s 15km Individual concludes the broadcast schedule at .
For those seeking a comprehensive overview of the games, ESPN’s Olympics hub page offers ongoing updates and detailed coverage.
