Nordic Combined Schedule — Milano Cortina 2026
Quick Facts
- Venue
- Predazzo / Tesero, Val di Fiemme
- Dates
- 2026-02-09 — 2026-02-18
- Events
- 3
- Medal Events
- 3
- Defending Champions
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- Vinzenz Geiger (GER, Individual Normal Hill)
- Johannes Lamparter (AUT, Individual Large Hill)
| Date | Time (ET) | Time (PT) | Sport | Event | Phase | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-09 | 7:00 AM | 4:00 AM | Nordic Combined | Individual Normal Hill/10km Medal | Final | USA Network / Peacock |
How scoring works in 60 seconds
After the ski jump, points are converted to time gaps for the cross-country race. Each point equals roughly 4 seconds of starting deficit. The first skier across the finish line wins gold — no math required at the end.
If you're new to Nordic Combined
Nordic combined tests two very different skills: ski jumping for distance and style, then cross-country skiing for endurance. The best jumper starts the cross-country race first; everyone else chases. First across the finish line wins.
Nordic Combined Schedule
Nordic combined — the marriage of ski jumping and cross-country skiing — is one of the oldest Olympic disciplines. Events take place across the Predazzo ski jumping hill and the surrounding cross-country course. The program typically includes an individual normal hill event, an individual large hill event, and a team competition, spread across the middle days of the Games.
The format is straightforward: athletes jump first, and their jumping scores are converted into time gaps for the cross-country race. The first skier across the finish line wins. It sounds simple, but the tactical racing is riveting.
Jumping portions are usually morning sessions in Italy (early a.m. ET), with cross-country legs following in the early afternoon (morning ET). Norway’s Jarl Magnus Riiber has been the dominant force in the sport. The team event, with four athletes per nation, is the emotional highlight.