The excitement is building as the Winter Olympics 2026 heads into full swing, with pressing moments for Team USA on Monday, February 8. Among the most anticipated highlights are performances by ice dance world champions Madison Chock and Evan Bates, who will hit the ice in the rhythm dance portion of the competition.
After an outstanding showing in the team event, where they exemplified the grace and precision that has made them three-time reigning world champions, Chock and Bates are poised to make headlines once again. Following the rhythm dance on Monday evening, all eyes will be on the duo as they prepare for Wednesday’s thrilling free dance competition.
Team USA will not only be represented by Chock and Bates; they also field two additional pairings: Christina Carreira & Anthony Ponomarenko as well as Emilea Zingas & Vadym Kolesnik. Both teams have demonstrated exceptional talent, adding to the anticipation surrounding the ice dance events.
In other Olympic channels, the spotlight will also feature Avery Krumme, a talented 17-year-old freestyle skiing star who is aiming for gold in the women’s freeski slopestyle final. Following an impressive fourth-place finish in Saturday’s qualifications, Krumme is eager to compete against elite athletes like China’s Eileen Gu and Switzerland’s Mathilde Gremaud.
Fans wanting to catch all the action can tune in to NBC or stream the events through Peacock, ensuring they do not miss a moment of the thrilling competitions. Here is a quick look at the day’s highlights and event schedule, all listed in Central European Time (CET).
Schedule Highlights for Team USA on February 9:
Curling – Mixed doubles round robin: USA vs Italy – 10:05 (CET)
Figure Skating – Ice Dance Free Dance: Chock & Bates, Carreira & Ponomarenko, Zingas & Kolesnik – 19:20 (CET)
Freestyle Skiing – Women’s Freeski Slopestyle Final: Avery Krumme – 12:30 (CET)
Ice Hockey – Women’s Preliminary Round Group A: USA vs Switzerland – 20:40 (CET)
Luge – Women’s Singles Runs 1 & 2: 17:00 (CET)
This week is not only a showcase of athletic excellence but also an opportunity for Team USA to continue its pursuit of Olympic glory in figure skating and beyond.
