Winter Olympics 2026: How to watch Team USA live – full schedule and medal events on Sunday, 8 February
The mother of all Olympic comebacks will see Lindsey Vonn race in the women’s downhill on Sunday, 8 February, marking her return to Olympic competition after an eight-year break. The Vancouver 2010 champion is determined to navigate the challenging downhill course in Cortina d’Ampezzo at Milano Cortina 2026.
Vonn’s path to the slopes has been nothing short of tumultuous. Just last week, she suffered a ruptured ACL but has shown remarkable resilience, affirmatively saying, “I’m not giving up.” After successfully completing a training run on Friday, her ambitious goals for gold remain intact as she prepares for a potential gala of athleticism.
Alongside Vonn, Breezy Johnson also holds medal aspirations as a member of Team USA. Vonn aims to compete again in the Super G (12 February) and the women’s team combined event (10 February), adding depth to what promises to be an exhilarating set of competitions.
Figure skating will be another highlight on the corresponding day, with the U.S. team vying for gold in the team event. Featuring a triumvirate of reigning world champions—Ilia Malinin, Alysa Liu, and ice dancers Madison Chock and Evan Bates—the ice should be electrifying.
With the respected trio representing the United States, fan anticipation is high for another stunning showdown on the ice that night, as these athletes bring their world-class skills to the forefront.
Here are the medal events lined up for Team USA on 8 February in Central European Time (CET):
Alpine skiing – Women’s downhill – Breezy Johnson, Lindsey Vonn, and others, 11:30 CET / 05:30 ET
Biathlon – Mixed relay 4 x 6km, 14:05 CET / 08:05 ET
Curling – Mixed doubles round robin: USA vs Estonia, 14:35 CET / 08:35 ET
Curling – Mixed doubles round robin: USA vs Sweden, 19:05 CET / 13:05 ET
Figure skating – Team event, 20:30 CET / 14:30 ET
Following all of the live action will be crucial for fans, who can watch the Winter Olympics on NBC, along with streaming options available on Peacock. Tune in to witness Team USA’s bid for glory in Cortina!
