This Friday, February 13, marks a thrilling day for Team USA fans at the Winter Olympics 2026 in Milano Cortina. All eyes will be on the ice, where star skater Ilia Malinin, known as the “Quad God,” aims for Olympic gold as he leads the men’s figure skating leaderboard heading into the highly anticipated free skate. Malinin is primed to showcase his extraordinary talent with his signature quadruple jumps, setting a high bar against formidable competitors, including Japan’s Kagiyama Yuma.
In addition to the figure skating, today is packed with exciting events as both the U.S. men’s and women’s curling teams take on Canada in crucial round-robin matches. Fans can expect fierce competition as these rivals battle it out for spots in the medal rounds. Meanwhile, the U.S. women’s ice hockey team, eyeing a third consecutive Olympic title, faces a crucial quarterfinal matchup against the host nation, Italy. A win could set them on a collision course for gold once again.
Elsewhere, in the thrilling velocity of the women’s skeleton, athletes Kelly Curtis and Mystique Ro are ready to conquer the white-knuckled track at the Cortina Sliding Centre this afternoon. Later, there’s anticipation building for the men’s halfpipe final, featuring the young prodigy Alessandro Barbieri, who qualified impressively in fourth with a score of 88.50. Barbieri’s performance is highly anticipated, especially with insights from three-time Olympic champion Shaun White, who believes we could witness unprecedented tricks in this final round.
As the day unfolds, viewers will have ample opportunity to catch the adrenaline-fueled action from team matches and individual showcases on NBC, with additional coverage available on Peacock. Don’t miss a moment of this thrilling Olympic spectacle, where dreams are forged on ice and snow. Be sure to mark your calendars for the full schedule of events today, with major competitions available in both Central European Time and various U.S. time zones.
