Lindsey Vonn is scheduled to compete at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano- Cortina, but her exact participation still depends on her knee and ACL recovery.

Quick Scoop: When is Lindsey Vonn competing?

Here’s the latest outline of when Lindsey Vonn is expected to race during the 2026 Winter Games, assuming she is cleared and fit to start.

  • Women’s downhill: Sunday, February 8, 2026.
  • Women’s team combined: Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
  • Women’s super-G: Thursday, February 12, 2026.

These three races make up her planned Olympic program, with downhill being the headline event many fans are watching most closely.

Injury and uncertainty

Vonn tore her ACL recently and has had major knee issues over the years, so every start still depends on how her knee responds right before and during the Games.

  • Olympic rules require at least one official training run before she can start the downhill race.
  • Training runs were scheduled for February 6 and 7 after an earlier session was canceled due to weather, so she may treat that mandatory run as both a test and a qualification step.

In her own words, she has said her intention is to “race everything,” but she also admits she needs to get through training and see how the knee feels before committing to all events.

Recent comeback context

Vonn initially retired in 2019 after chronic injuries, then had a total knee replacement in 2024 and later announced a comeback to target the Milano- Cortina 2026 Olympics.

  • She returned to racing in lower-key FIS events and World Cup stops like St. Anton and Cortina as part of her build-up.
  • Strong early-season form in 2025–26 and good World Cup results helped her qualify for what will be her fifth Olympic Games.

This all sets up her 2026 Olympic start as both a competitive push and a symbolic “final chapter” to her career.

How and where to watch

If you want to actually see her compete in those 2026 races:

  • Downhill: Broadcast on NBC in the U.S. on Sunday, February 8 (morning U.S. time), with streaming via Peacock and NBCOlympics.com.
  • Team combined and super-G: Scheduled to air on USA Network and stream on Peacock on February 10 and 12.

Check local listings closer to race day, since exact broadcast times can shift with weather delays or schedule changes at the Games.

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