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Sports & Disciplines at the 2026 Winter Olympics

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano–Cortina will feature a diverse lineup of winter sports, bringing together athletes from around the world to compete across ice, snow, and alpine disciplines. This page provides a complete overview of the sports included in the Winter Games.

For schedules, venues, and viewing options, visit the complete 2026 Winter Olympics guide.

Alpine & Snow Sports

Alpine Skiing

Downhill, Super-G, Giant Slalom, Slalom, and Team events.

Cross-Country Skiing

Distance races, sprint events, and relay competitions.

Biathlon

A combination of cross-country skiing and rifle shooting.

Nordic Combined

Ski jumping and cross-country skiing combined into one competition.

Ski Jumping

Large hill and normal hill jumping events.

Snowboarding

Halfpipe, Slopestyle, Big Air, and Parallel Giant Slalom.

Freestyle Skiing

Moguls, Aerials, Halfpipe, Slopestyle, and Ski Cross.

Ice Sports

Ice Hockey

Men’s and women’s tournaments featuring national teams.

Figure Skating

Singles, pairs, ice dance, and team events.

Speed Skating

Long-track speed skating events across multiple distances.

Short Track Speed Skating

Fast-paced races on a smaller ice track.

Curling

Men’s, women’s, and mixed doubles tournaments.

Sliding Sports

Bobsleigh

Two-man, four-man, and women’s bobsleigh events.

Skeleton

Individual men’s and women’s skeleton races.

Luge

Singles, doubles, and team relay competitions.

How Sports Are Scheduled

Events are distributed across the Olympic schedule to balance athlete recovery, venue availability, and broadcast coverage. You can view the full event timeline on the 2026 Winter Olympics schedule page.

Related 2026 Winter Olympics Guides