How to Watch NBCU’s Coverage of Speed Skating at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics with Sling
Speed skating is one of the most consistently successful sports for the U.S. at The Winter Olympics. Here’s how to watch every sprint, distance, and team pursuit event 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
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Use the link below to watch NBCU’s coverage of The Winter Olympics on Sling Blue with USA Network and NBC in designated markets.
How to Watch Speed Skating at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics
Check out the complete schedule for all speed skating events at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics below. *Indicates medal round.
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U.S. Athletes to Watch
Led by generational talent and seasoned Olympic medalists, U.S. speed skating heads into this year’s Games with strength in both sprint and distance races, as well as growing depth in team events.
Men’s Sprint & Middle Distance (500m, 1000m, 1500m)
Jordan Stolz — The dominant force in men’s speed skating entering Milan Cortina, Stolz has won multiple World Championship titles across sprint and distance events and is a leading gold-medal contender in the 500m, 1000m, and 1500m.
Women’s Sprint (500m, 1000m)
Erin Jackson — Reigning Olympic champion in the 500m, Jackson remains one of the fastest skaters in the world and a top podium threat in both the 500m and 1000m.
Brittany Bowe — A perennial World Cup medalist, Bowe brings experience and consistency to the U.S. sprint lineup, particularly in the 1000m.
Distance Events (3000m, 5000m, 10000m)
For this event, attention centers on depth rather than a single dominant distance skater, with American athletes aiming for top-eight and podium-contending performances in longer races.
Team Events
(Men & Women) — The U.S. has developed into a reliable team-pursuit contender, combining endurance skaters and tactical cohesion to challenge for medals in both the men’s and women’s events.
Mass Start
Traditionally one of the most unpredictable events, the mass start favors tactical racing and late-race speed, areas where U.S. skaters have steadily improved in international competition.
With a generational star in Jordan Stolz, a defending Olympic champion in Erin Jackson, and growing depth across sprint, distance, and team events, U.S. speed skating enters Milan Cortina positioned as one of the most competitive programs of The Winter Olympics.