Cross-Country Skiing Schedule — Milano Cortina 2026
Quick Facts
- Venue
- Tesero Cross-Country Stadium, Val di Fiemme
- Dates
- 2026-02-07 — 2026-02-22
- Events
- 12
- Medal Events
- 12
- Defending Champions
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- Alexander Bolshunov (ROC/AIN, Skiathlon)
- Therese Johaug (NOR, 30K)
| Date | Time (ET) | Time (PT) | Sport | Event | Phase | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-07 | 5:00 AM | 2:00 AM | Cross-Country Skiing | Women's 20km Skiathlon Medal | Final | USA Network / Peacock |
| 2026-02-08 | 5:00 AM | 2:00 AM | Cross-Country Skiing | Men's 20km Skiathlon Medal | Final | USA Network / Peacock |
| 2026-02-10 | 5:00 AM | 2:00 AM | Cross-Country Skiing | Women's Sprint Classic Medal | Final | USA Network / Peacock |
| 2026-02-10 | 5:00 AM | 2:00 AM | Cross-Country Skiing | Men's Sprint Classic Medal | Final | USA Network / Peacock |
| 2026-02-12 | 5:00 AM | 2:00 AM | Cross-Country Skiing | Men's 10km Freestyle Medal | Final | USA Network / Peacock |
| 2026-02-13 | 5:00 AM | 2:00 AM | Cross-Country Skiing | Women's 10km Freestyle Medal | Final | USA Network / Peacock |
| 2026-02-15 | 5:00 AM | 2:00 AM | Cross-Country Skiing | Men's 4x7.5km Relay Medal | Final | USA Network / Peacock |
How scoring works in 60 seconds
Fastest time wins in most events. In pursuit events, athletes start at intervals based on previous results, so the first to cross the line wins. Sprint events use heats with head-to-head elimination.
If you're new to Cross-Country Skiing
Cross-country skiing is pure endurance racing on snow. Athletes use two techniques: classic (parallel tracks) and freestyle (skating motion). Some events allow only one technique; others combine both.
Cross-Country Skiing Schedule
Cross-country skiing is the endurance backbone of the Winter Games. Events span nearly the entire 17-day program, with races at the Nordic venue in the Val di Fiemme area. The schedule includes individual distance races, sprint events, relays, and the grueling 50km mass start (or its equivalent) that typically closes out the program on the penultimate day.
Race starts are typically mid-morning Italian time, putting them in the 4:00–8:00 a.m. ET / 1:00–5:00 a.m. PT window. Sprint rounds move fast with heats, quarterfinals, semifinals, and finals all in a single session. Distance races can last anywhere from 25 minutes to over two hours.
Norway and Sweden dominate this sport, but Jessie Diggins gives the U.S. a genuine medal threat. Watch the skiathlon on Day 2 for your first taste, and don’t miss the relay events for pure national-pride drama.