when is figure skating olympics 2026

Figure skating at the 2026 Winter Olympics runs from 6–21 February 2026 in Milano Cortina, Italy, with events spread across those dates.

Key dates (quick view)

• Start of figure skating: 6 February 2026 – team event begins (rhythm dance, pairs short program, women’s short program).

• Main competition window: 6–19 February 2026 – all team, men’s, women’s, pairs and ice dance events.

• End of figure skating: 21 February 2026 – exhibition gala closes the skating program.

By event (high level)

• Team event: 6–8 February 2026.

• Ice dance: rhythm dance on 9 February, free dance on 11 February.

• Men’s singles: short program on 10 February, free skate on 13 February.

• Pairs: short program on 15 February, free skate on 16 February.

• Women’s singles: short program on 17 February, free skate on 19 February.

So if you’re planning viewing or travel, you’ll want to be in “figure skating mode” from 6 to 21 February 2026.

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