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Art for the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics with an image of a skier.

How to Watch NBCU’s Freestyle Skiing Coverage at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics with Sling

Few sports capture the thrill of The Winter Olympics quite like freestyle skiing, where speed, style, and airtime collide. Here’s a look at how to watch every moguls, aerials, slopestyle, and big air competition at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics.


The sports calendar is about to hit peak winter with one of the biggest global events on the planet: the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympic Winter Games. For a few unforgettable weeks, the world’s best athletes battle it out across 116 medal events, including skiing, snowboarding, figure skating, hockey, and more.

Whether you’re here for just the marquee events or want to watch every competition, The Winter Olympics are can’t-miss TV. Here’s how to watch the channels carrying the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics.

USA Network

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CNBC

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NBC

Watch with a subscription to Sling Select, Sling Blue, or Sling Orange + Blue in the markets listed below.

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How to Watch Freestyle Skiing at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics

Check out the complete schedule for all freestyle skiing events at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics below. *Indicates medal round.

Date
Time (ET)
Sport
Event
Round
Coverage
Network
*Thu, Feb 19
5:30 AM
Freestyle Skiing
Men’s Aerials
Final (Medal)
LIVE
USA Network
Thu, Feb 19
8:45 AM
Freestyle Skiing
Men’s Halfpipe
Qualification
LIVE
USA Network
*Thu, Feb 19
12:00 PM
Freestyle Skiing
Men’s Aerials
Final (Medal)
LIVE
NBC
Thu, Feb 19
4:00 PM
Freestyle Skiing
Women’s Halfpipe
Qualification
LIVE
USA Network
Fri, Feb 20
4:00 AM
Freestyle Skiing
Women’s Ski Cross
Qualification
LIVE
USA Network
Fri, Feb 20
6:00 AM
Freestyle Skiing
Women’s Ski Cross
Final (Medal)
LIVE
USA Network
Fri, Feb 20
1:30 PM
Freestyle Skiing
Men’s Halfpipe
Final (Medal)
LIVE
NBC
*Sat, Feb 21
4:45 AM
Freestyle Skiing
Mixed Team Aerials
Final (Medal)
LIVE
USA Network
*Sat, Feb 21
11:45 AM
Freestyle Skiing
Men’s Ski Cross
Final (Medal)
LIVE
USA Network
*Sat, Feb 21
1:30 PM
Freestyle Skiing
Women’s Halfpipe
Final (Medal)
LIVE
NBC
*Sat, Feb 21
4:30 PM
Freestyle Skiing
Mixed Team Aerials
Final (Medal)
LIVE
NBC

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U.S. Athletes to Watch

U.S. freestyle skiing arrives in Milan Cortina with depth across moguls, slopestyle, big air, and aerials, blending Olympic champions with emerging talent capable of contending for medals across multiple disciplines.

Moguls & Dual Moguls

Jaelin Kauf — One of the most dominant moguls skiers in the world, Kauf enters The Winter Olympics as a gold-medal favorite in both moguls and dual moguls after multiple World Cup titles.
Tess Johnson — An Olympic medalist with consistency and speed, Johnson remains a strong podium threat in women’s moguls.

Slopestyle & Big Air

Alex Hall — Olympic gold medalist in slopestyle, Hall is known for creative, technical runs and is a top contender in both slopestyle and big air.
Nick Goepper — A multiple-time Olympic medalist, Goepper’s experience and execution make him a constant factor in slopestyle finals.
Mac Forehand — A rising star with progressive tricks, Forehand brings breakout potential in big air competition.

Aerials

Chris Lillis — Olympic gold medalist in mixed team aerials and one of the most consistent jumpers on tour, Lillis anchors the U.S. aerials program.
Ashley Caldwell — A veteran Olympian and aerials specialist, Caldwell brings experience and medal-level capability in both individual and team events.
Justin Schoenefeld — A reliable finals contender whose execution keeps him in medal conversations.

Mixed Team Aerials

Team USA Aerials Squad — With multiple Olympic medalists in the lineup, the U.S. enters the mixed team aerials event as a legitimate podium contender.

With proven Olympic champions, rising stars, and medal contenders, America’s freestyle skiing team enters Milana Cortina as one of the most dynamic and high-impact teams of The Winter Olympics.