Ice Hockey Schedule — Milano Cortina 2026
Quick Facts
- Venue
- Arena di Milano / PalaItalia, Milano
- Dates
- 2026-02-08 — 2026-02-22
- Events
- 2
- Medal Events
- 2
- Defending Champions
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- Finland (Men's)
- Canada (Women's)
| Date | Time (ET) | Time (PT) | Sport | Event | Phase | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-06 | 6:00 AM | 3:00 AM | Ice Hockey | Women's Preliminary Round | Round Robin | USA Network / Peacock |
| 2026-02-07 | 6:00 AM | 3:00 AM | Ice Hockey | Women's Preliminary Round | Round Robin | USA Network / Peacock |
| 2026-02-08 | 6:00 AM | 3:00 AM | Ice Hockey | Women's Preliminary Round | Round Robin | USA Network / Peacock |
| 2026-02-09 | 6:00 AM | 3:00 AM | Ice Hockey | Women's Preliminary Round | Round Robin | USA Network / Peacock |
| 2026-02-10 | 6:00 AM | 3:00 AM | Ice Hockey | Women's Preliminary Round | Round Robin | USA Network / Peacock |
| 2026-02-11 | 6:00 AM | 3:00 AM | Ice Hockey | Women's Preliminary Round | Round Robin | USA Network / Peacock |
| 2026-02-12 | 6:00 AM | 3:00 AM | Ice Hockey | Women's Preliminary Round | Round Robin | USA Network / Peacock |
| 2026-02-13 | 6:00 AM | 3:00 AM | Ice Hockey | Women's Preliminary Round | Round Robin | USA Network / Peacock |
| 2026-02-14 | 9:40 AM | 6:40 AM | Ice Hockey | Men's Preliminary Round | Round Robin | USA Network / Peacock |
| 2026-02-15 | 9:40 AM | 6:40 AM | Ice Hockey | Men's Preliminary Round | Round Robin | USA Network / Peacock |
| 2026-02-16 | 9:40 AM | 6:40 AM | Ice Hockey | Men's Preliminary Round | Round Robin | USA Network / Peacock |
| 2026-02-17 | 9:40 AM | 6:40 AM | Ice Hockey | Men's Preliminary Round | Round Robin | USA Network / Peacock |
| 2026-02-18 | 9:40 AM | 6:40 AM | Ice Hockey | Playoff Round | Competition | USA Network / Peacock |
| 2026-02-19 | 9:40 AM | 6:40 AM | Ice Hockey | Playoff Round | Competition | USA Network / Peacock |
| 2026-02-20 | 9:40 AM | 6:40 AM | Ice Hockey | Playoff Round | Competition | USA Network / Peacock |
| 2026-02-21 | 9:40 AM | 6:40 AM | Ice Hockey | Playoff Round | Competition | USA Network / Peacock |
| 2026-02-22 | 9:40 AM | 6:40 AM | Ice Hockey | Playoff Round | Competition | USA Network / Peacock |
How scoring works in 60 seconds
Goals count as one point each. Three periods of 20 minutes. Penalties send players off the ice for 2 or 5 minutes, giving the other team a power play. Overtime is sudden death — first goal wins.
If you're new to Ice Hockey
Two teams of six (including a goaltender) try to score by shooting a puck into the opponent's net. Games are three 20-minute periods. Most goals wins. If tied after regulation, overtime and then a shootout determine the winner.
Ice Hockey Schedule
Ice hockey fills almost the entire 17-day schedule at Milano Cortina 2026. Preliminary round games begin on Day 1 or 2 and run daily through the group stage, with quarterfinals, semifinals, and medal games packing the final weekend. Games are played at Fiera Milano and potentially a secondary rink.
The schedule typically features two or three games per day during pool play, with sessions in the morning, afternoon, and evening Italian time. That’s roughly 3:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m., and 1:00 p.m. ET (12:00 a.m., 5:00 a.m., and 10:00 a.m. PT). Medal-round games are scheduled as standalone events with prime broadcast slots.
Team USA women are among the gold-medal favorites, with Hilary Knight leading a veteran squad. The men’s tournament depends heavily on whether NHL players participate. Canada, Finland, and Sweden are always threats. The gold-medal games on the final weekend are the biggest ticket in town.