The World’s best cross-country skiers will gather in Val di Fiemme for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina, Italy, taking place from February 6 to 22.

The program kicks off on February 7 with the women’s skiathlon, followed by the men’s skiathlon on February 8. Sprint fans can enjoy both women’s and men’s classic sprint competitions on February 10, while freestyle specialists take the stage with the 10 km freestyle for women on February 12 and men on February 13.

Team events follow, with the women’s relay on February 14, the men’s relay on February 15, and the highly anticipated team sprints for both genders on February 18. The ultimate endurance challenge comes at the end of the Games, with the men’s 50 km classic on February 21 and the women’s 50 km classic on February 22, promising epic battles on the Italian tracks.

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Cross-country skiing schedule – Milano-Cortina 2026

• Feb 7: Women’s Skiathlon
• Feb 8: Men’s Skiathlon
• Feb 10: Classic Sprint, women & men
• Feb 12: 10 km Freestyle, women
• Feb 13: 10 km Freestyle, men
• Feb 14: Women’s Relay
• Feb 15: Men’s Relay
• Feb 18: Team Sprint, women & men
• Feb 21: 50 km Classic, men
• Feb 22: 50 km Classic, women

Complete program for the Winter Olympic Games can be found HERE

Val di Fiemme, a classic Nordic skiing venue, promises thrilling racing on courses steeped in Olympic history. Fans around the World will have the chance to cheer on athletes across all distances, from explosive sprints to grueling marathons.

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