New Olympic Sport Schedule: Ski Mountaineering
Ski Mountaineering, or Skimo as it’s known among enthusiasts, is the latest addition to the Olympic lineup. If you’re new to the sport, you’re not alone! Many of us are just discovering it thanks to the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics. But don’t let its simplicity fool you—scaling a hill and skiing back down may sound easy, but Skimo is tough, grueling, and demanding.
With races as short as three minutes for sprints and mixed-relay events lasting over half an hour, Skimo offers a variety of challenges to both athletes and spectators. If you’re curious about how to catch the action, we’ve got you covered with all the details.
The upcoming Skimo events are scheduled as follows:
– Thursday, Feb. 19
7:55 a.m. ET: Men’s & Women’s Sprints Finals (Peacock, USA Network)
– Saturday, Feb. 21
7:30 a.m. ET: Mixed Team Relay (USA Network)
8 p.m. ET: Mixed Team Relay re-air (USA Network)
In addition to the medal events, there will be qualifiers airing around 3 a.m. ET on Feb. 19. For a more comprehensive look at the Skimo schedule, you can check out the full details. And if you want to stay up to date with all the Olympic events, the complete 2026 Milan Cortina schedule is also available.
To catch all the Skimo action, your best bet is to have a subscription to Peacock Premium or Peacock Premium Plus plans. Alternatively, you can enjoy the primetime replays on NBC with a trial of DirecTV. Here’s a quick rundown of what you need to know:
– Men and Women’s Sprint Finals: Thursday, Feb. 19, 7:55 a.m. and 8:15 a.m. ET
– Mixed Relay: Saturday, Feb. 21, 7:30 a.m. ET
– Streaming/TV: Peacock, NBC Olympics
So, get ready to witness the excitement of Ski Mountaineering at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics!
