Team USA Alpine Skiing at the 2026 Winter Olympics
Team USA Alpine Skiing at the 2026 Winter Olympics

Alpine skiing will once again headline the Milan–Cortina Winter Olympics, with Team USA entering the Games as one of the deepest and most competitive programs in the world. From technical precision to downhill speed, American skiers are expected to factor into multiple medal races across the first half of the Olympics.

Men’s events will be held in Bormio, while women’s races take place at the iconic Tofane Ski Centre, a venue known for hosting World Cup and World Championship events.

Team USA Alpine Skiing: Athletes to Watch

The U.S. team is managed by USA Ski & Snowboard and features a mix of legends, Olympic medalists, and emerging contenders.

Women’s Alpine Skiing (USA)

  • Mikaela Shiffrin – The most decorated World Cup skier in history and a leading gold-medal favorite in slalom and giant slalom.

  • Lindsey Vonn – Making a historic Olympic return, with podium potential in downhill and super-G.

  • Paula Moltzan, Breezy Johnson, Nina O’Brien, Jacqueline Wiles, AJ Hurt, Keely Cashman – Providing depth across both speed and technical disciplines.

Men’s Alpine Skiing (USA)

  • Ryan Cochran-Siegle – Olympic silver medalist and Team USA’s top speed skier.

  • River Radamus – A consistent World Cup performer in giant slalom and combined events.

  • Sam Morse, Kyle Negomir, Ryder Sarchett – Young athletes contributing versatility and depth.

Alpine Skiing Events at the 2026 Winter Olympics

Olympic Alpine skiing includes:

  • Downhill

  • Super-G

  • Giant Slalom

  • Slalom

  • Alpine Combined

Competition Window (Important for U.S. Viewers)

  • Downhill training: Feb. 4–5

  • Official races: Feb. 7–15

  • Events often begin before the Opening Ceremony

Because Italy is 6 hours ahead of Eastern Time, most races will air early morning or late morning ET in the U.S.

Full U.S. Broadcast & Streaming Schedule (How to Watch)

All Olympic Alpine skiing coverage in the U.S. will be handled by NBC Olympics.

TV Channels (Live & Replay)

  • NBC – Medal races, marquee events, primetime recaps

  • USA Network – Live daytime Alpine events

  • CNBC – Overflow and additional race coverage

Official TV schedule (updated daily):
https://www.nbcolympics.com/schedule

Streaming Options (Without Cable)

Peacock (Official Olympic Streamer)

Peacock

NBC Olympics Website & App

Best Official Sources for Schedule Updates & Results

To ensure accuracy (weather can shift race times), U.S. fans should rely on:

These sites provide confirmed ET start times, start lists, and live results.

Medal Outlook for Team USA

  • Best gold-medal chances: Women’s slalom & giant slalom (Shiffrin)

  • Strong podium potential: Women’s downhill/super-G (Vonn, Johnson)

  • Men’s medal targets: Super-G and downhill (Cochran-Siegle)

Course familiarity, weather conditions, and start order will heavily influence outcomes, particularly in speed events.

Final Word

With legendary stars, elite venues, and wall-to-wall coverage on NBC and Peacock, Team USA Alpine Skiing will be one of the most watched and talked-about programs of the 2026 Winter Olympics.

For American fans, the key is preparation: know the early start times, bookmark official schedules, and expect high-stakes racing from day one.