Milano Cortina 2026 continues to deliver compelling action, with Day 4 promising a thrilling slate of events, headlined by a highly anticipated showdown between the Canadian and American women’s hockey teams. Beyond the ice, competitions in short-track speedskating, figure skating, and several other winter disciplines will keep fans captivated.
Canada vs. USA: A Rivalry Renewed
The Canadian women’s hockey team faces its perennial rival, the United States, in a contest that consistently defines international women’s hockey. These two nations have dominated the sport, with no other country having won gold at a World Championship or Olympic level. The game, scheduled for at 2:10 p.m. ET, is more than just a group stage matchup; it’s a preview of what many expect to be a gold medal game on .
Short Track Speedskating Takes Center Stage
Canada is poised to make a significant impact in short-track speedskating at Milano Cortina 2026, potentially making it one of their strongest sports at these Games. The mixed team relay on Tuesday marks the first medal event for the discipline, offering an early opportunity for Canada to claim a podium finish. The quarterfinals begin at 5:59 a.m. ET, with the final scheduled for 7:03 a.m. ET.
Figure Skating: Men’s Competition Begins
Following a strong performance in the team event, a Canadian figure skater will begin his individual campaign in the men’s short program. The event is set to commence at 12:30 p.m. ET. His performance in the team final propelled Canada into contention, and expectations will be high as he transitions to the individual competition.
Full Schedule of Events for Tuesday, February 10th
Beyond the marquee events, a full schedule of competitions will unfold throughout the day. Here’s a breakdown of the key events and timings (all times Eastern):
- Alpine Skiing: Women’s team combined downhill (4:30 a.m.), Women’s team combined slalom (8 a.m.)
- Biathlon: Men’s 20km individual (7:30 a.m.)
- Cross-Country Skiing: Women’s sprint (classic) qualification (3:15 a.m.), Men’s sprint (classic) qualification (3:55 a.m.), Women’s sprint (classic) quarterfinals (5:45 a.m.), Men’s sprint (classic) quarterfinals (6:15 a.m.), Women’s sprint (classic) semifinals (6:45 a.m.), Men’s sprint (classic) semifinals (6:57 a.m.), Women’s sprint (classic) final (7:13 a.m.), Men’s sprint (classic) final (7:25 a.m.)
- Freestyle Skiing: Men’s moguls qualification (5:15 a.m.), Men’s slopestyle final (6:30 a.m.), Women’s moguls qualification (8:15 a.m.)
- Luge: Women’s singles Run 3 (11 a.m.), Women’s singles Run 4 (12:34 p.m.)
- Mixed Doubles Curling: Bronze-medal game (8:05 a.m.), Gold-medal game (12:05 p.m.)
- Short-Track Speedskating: Women’s 500m heats (4:30 a.m.), Men’s 1,000m heats (5:10 a.m.), Mixed team relay quarterfinals (5:59 a.m.), Mixed team relay semifinals (6:34 a.m.), Mixed team relay final (7:03 a.m.)
- Ski Jumping: Mixed team trial round (11:30 a.m.), Mixed team first round (12:45 p.m.), Mixed team final (2 p.m.)
- Women’s Hockey: Japan vs. Sweden (6:10 a.m.), Germany vs. Italy (10:40 a.m.), Canada vs. U.S. (2:10 p.m.), Finland vs. Switzerland (3:10 p.m.)
The mixed team ski jumping event will also see its trial round and first round take place, culminating in the final at 2 p.m. ET. The women’s luge competition continues with Runs 3 and 4, determining the medalists in that event.
As Day 4 unfolds, the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics continues to showcase the world’s top winter athletes, delivering moments of intense competition and inspiring performances. The Canada-USA women’s hockey clash is undoubtedly the highlight, but the breadth of events ensures a captivating day for sports fans worldwide.
