The Winter Olympics Are Here, and You Won't Believe What's Happening Today!
The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina are in full swing, and today's lineup is packed with thrilling events, from alpine skiing to figure skating, snowboarding, and more. But here's where it gets controversial: could Ester Ledecka make history as the first snowboarder to win gold at three consecutive Winter Games? And this is the part most people miss: the mixed doubles curling tournament is heating up, with Great Britain as the only undefeated team left standing.
Every day, NBC Olympics brings you the most exciting moments, featuring gold-medal favorites, compelling storylines, and must-watch events. You can catch all the action live on NBCOlympics.com, Peacock, NBC.com, and the NBC Sports app. Many events will also air on NBC, USA Network, and CNBC. For the full schedule, visit the NBC Olympics schedule page (https://www.nbcolympics.com/schedule).
Sunday, February 8, is a day you won't want to miss. Here's a breakdown of the day's events, with a focus on the most exciting competitions:
Alpine Skiing: The women's downhill event kicks off Day 2, with Team USA's Lindsey Vonn making a remarkable comeback after rupturing her ACL. But will she be able to outperform Italy's Sofia Goggia, a two-time Olympic medalist? Stream it live on Peacock and NBCOlympics.com from 5:30-7:40 a.m. ET.
Figure Skating: The team event concludes on Sunday, with the U.S. leading Japan by five points. Will the Americans hold on for the gold? Watch the final segments, including the men's free skate, on Peacock and NBCOlympics.com starting at 1:30 p.m. ET.
Snowboarding: Ester Ledecka aims to make history in the parallel giant slalom, but she'll face stiff competition from other top riders. Meanwhile, in women's big air, New Zealand's Zoi Sadowski-Synnott and Japan's Kokomo Murase will battle it out for a spot in Monday's final. Catch the action on Peacock and NBCOlympics.com starting at 3 a.m. ET.
Curling: The mixed doubles tournament is heating up, with Great Britain facing off against Switzerland at 8:35 a.m. ET. Will the Brits remain undefeated? Stream it live on Peacock and NBCOlympics.com.
To watch every event live, subscribe to Peacock or authenticate with your cable subscription. Then, head to PeacockTV.com/Olympics or download the Peacock app to start streaming. You can also watch on NBCOlympics.com, NBC.com, the NBC app, or the NBC Sports app.
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