Get ready for an exhilarating Thursday at the Winter Olympics 2026 in Milano Cortina! February 19 promises to be packed with thrilling moments, particularly in the world of figure skating.
Fans will be on the edge of their seats as Japan’s Sakamoto Kaori and Team USA’s Alysa Liu take center stage in the women’s figure skating free skate. Kaori, currently a favorite after a dazzling short program, competes for Olympic gold at the iconic Milano Ice Skating Arena. Liu, a dynamic performer known for her technical finesse, aims to secure her place among the greats in this prestigious event.
Adding to the excitement, Kaori’s fellow Japanese skater, Nakai Ami, leads the competition, having topped the women’s short program. This sets the stage for a fierce showdown among the best in the sport.
As if figure skating wasn’t enough, the women’s ice hockey gold medal game pits Canada against Team USA in a storied rivalry. Their fifth consecutive meeting for the gold medal has fans anticipating fireworks on and off the ice, particularly since Canada holds a 3-1 advantage in their past matchups.
Not to be overlooked, Eileen Gu, the rising star of freestyle skiing, gets ready to compete in the women’s freestyle skiing halfpipe qualification. Fresh off her Olympic silver medal win in big air, Gu aims to defend her title as reigning champion while showcasing her skillset acquired through dominant performances in the ongoing World Cup cycle.
Moreover, the competitions continue with the men’s curling semi-finals, as well as the groundbreaking debuts of ski mountaineering, where medals will be contested in the men’s and women’s sprint finals.
Mark your calendars! Viewers won’t want to miss this incredible day filled with athleticism and emotion. Catch the action live as heroes are made in the arena. Here’s the full schedule for the day:
Figure Skating: 19:00 – Women’s single skating, free skate
Freestyle Skiing: 11:30 – Men’s aerials finals
Ice Hockey: 14:40 – Women’s bronze medal game – Switzerland vs Sweden
Ice Hockey: 19:10 – Women’s gold medal game – USA vs Canada
Nordic Combined: 14:00 – Team sprint, cross-country
Ski Mountaineering: 13:55 – Women’s sprint final; 14:15 – Men’s sprint final
Speed Skating: 16:30 – Men’s 1500m
This is set to be a historic day in the Winter Olympics 2026. Don’t miss a second of the action!
