Milan Cortina, Italy – Day 13 of the 2026 Winter Olympics is packed with action across a diverse range of sports, from the precision of curling to the high-flying thrills of freestyle skiing. Competition continues across the board, with several medal events scheduled for today, .
Curling and Ice Hockey Take Center Stage
The men’s curling tournament continues with round-robin matches featuring Italy against Switzerland, Germany versus China, Sweden facing Czechia, and Norway battling Canada. On the women’s side, Italy will compete against Great Britain, Switzerland will take on the USA, Canada will face South Korea, and China will play Japan. These matches are crucial as teams vie for position heading into the later stages of the tournament.
Ice hockey also features prominently today, with the bronze medal game in the women’s tournament scheduled for . Later in the evening, the gold medal game will determine the women’s Olympic champion. The men’s curling semifinals will also be held this evening.
Alpine Skiing and Ski Mountaineering Highlight Mountain Events
The relatively new discipline of ski mountaineering features prominently today, with sprint events for both women and men. The women’s sprint competition will progress through batteries, semifinals, and ultimately a final, while the men’s event will follow the same format. These events showcase a unique blend of skiing and mountaineering skills.
Freestyle Skiing and Snowboarding Action
Freestyle skiing is well-represented on today’s schedule. The men’s halfpipe competition will see athletes compete in qualifying rounds, with two runs determining who advances to the final. The men’s aerials event will also conclude with two finals, offering a spectacular display of athleticism and aerial maneuvers. The women’s halfpipe qualifiers will also begin today, with the first and second runs taking place.
Nordic Combined and Speed Skating
The Nordic combined team sprint event will be held, beginning with the ski jumping portion before transitioning to cross-country skiing. This event tests athletes’ versatility in both disciplines. Speed skating will also feature, with the men’s 1500-meter race promising a fast-paced and competitive showdown.
Bobsleigh Competition Continues
Bobsleigh action continues with timed runs for both the four-man and two-woman events. These runs are crucial for teams to refine their lines and strategies ahead of the medal races. The four-man event will have its second timed run, while the two-woman event will have its first.
Figure Skating Finale
The figure skating competition reaches its climax with the free program for women. This event will determine the individual Olympic champion in women’s figure skating, and is expected to draw a large audience.
The schedule demonstrates the breadth of competition at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, offering something for every sports fan. With multiple medal events on the line, today promises to be a thrilling day of competition.
