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when are the bobsled events 2026

Bobsled events at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics run from Thursday, February 12, 2026 to Sunday, February 22, 2026.

Here’s the quick scoop, in an article-style format like you asked.

When are the bobsled events 2026?

Bobsled at the 2026 Winter Olympics takes place at the Cortina Sliding Centre in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy. Action stretches over roughly 10 days, starting with training runs and ending with the final 4-man medal race.

Key dates at a glance

  • Start of bobsled activity (training):
    • Thursday, February 12, 2026 , from around 6:50 a.m. ET with official training runs for 2-man and women’s monobob.
  • Start of main competition / first events:
    • Many public-facing schedules highlight February 15–16, 2026 as the first competition and medal window, centered on women’s monobob.
  • First bobsled medal event:
    • Monday, February 16, 2026 – women’s monobob medals are awarded on this date.
  • Final bobsled event:
    • Sunday, February 22, 2026 – 4-man bobsled final runs and medal event close out the discipline.

In short: training kicks off Feb 12, racing really heats up from Feb 15–16, and everything wraps on Feb 22.

Event types you’ll see

Across those dates, you’ll get all the classic Olympic bobsled events:

  • Women’s monobob (solo sled, 1 athlete)
  • 2-man bobsled
  • 2-woman bobsled
  • 4-man bobsled

Each Olympic bobsled event is usually contested over four runs across two days , with combined time deciding the medals. That means many days of heats and finals scattered across the Feb 15–22 window.

Simple date overview (HTML table)

Below is a simplified, approximate layout of when bobsled is happening during the Games. Exact heat times and TV info can shift, so always double‑check with official listings close to the day.

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<table>
  <thead>
    <tr>
      <th>Date (2026)</th>
      <th>What’s happening</th>
      <th>Notes</th>
    </tr>
  </thead>
  <tbody>
    <tr>
      <td>Thu, Feb 12</td>
      <td>Official training (2-man, women’s monobob)[web:1][web:3]</td>
      <td>Early morning runs; not typically televised.[web:3]</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Fri, Feb 13</td>
      <td>Additional training sessions[web:3]</td>
      <td>More practice runs for multiple sleds.[web:3]</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Sat, Feb 14</td>
      <td>Training continues[web:3]</td>
      <td>Final tune-ups before main competition.[web:3]</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Sun, Feb 15</td>
      <td>Early competition heats (women’s monobob & 2-man, depending on schedule block)[web:3][web:7]</td>
      <td>First day many viewers will see full competition runs.[web:3]</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Mon, Feb 16</td>
      <td>Women’s monobob medal runs; 2-man heats/coverage[web:3][web:5][web:8]</td>
      <td>First bobsled medals awarded.[web:3]</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Tue, Feb 17</td>
      <td>2-man medal runs; 2-woman training/early rounds[web:5][web:7][web:8]</td>
      <td>Big day for the 2-man event.[web:5]</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Wed, Feb 18</td>
      <td>2-woman bobsled competition[web:7][web:8]</td>
      <td>Heats continue toward medals.[web:7][web:8]</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Thu, Feb 19</td>
      <td>2-woman medal runs; possible start of 4-man training[web:5][web:7][web:8]</td>
      <td>Women’s 2-woman medals likely decided.[web:5]</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Fri, Feb 20</td>
      <td>4-man bobsled heats[web:1][web:5][web:8]</td>
      <td>First full 4-man runs.[web:1][web:5]</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Sat, Feb 21</td>
      <td>4-man continued competition[web:1][web:5][web:8]</td>
      <td>Sets up the final medal day.[web:1]</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Sun, Feb 22</td>
      <td>4-man final runs and medals[web:1][web:3]</td>
      <td>Last bobsled event of the Games.[web:1][web:3]</td>
    </tr>
  </tbody>
</table>

Watching and “latest news” angle

  • Where to watch: NBC/USA Network and Peacock in the U.S., plus other national broadcasters worldwide.
  • Schedule details: TV windows and streaming slots can change slightly as the Games approach, so official Olympic and broadcaster sites keep updated breakdowns.
  • Trending context: Bobsled is expected to be one of the headline sliding sports again, especially as teams chase podiums after recent German dominance and others try to break through.

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