The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina are drawing to a close, and February 22nd promises a thrilling day of competition, culminating in the Closing Ceremony. From early morning bobsleigh heats to the highly anticipated men’s ice hockey gold medal game between the USA and Canada, and finally, the farewell spectacle of the Closing Ceremony, there’s plenty to keep sports fans captivated. The games are being broadcast exclusively across NBC’s suite of networks, with extensive live coverage too available on Peacock, NBC’s streaming service.
Today’s schedule is packed with medal events, offering a final chance for athletes to achieve Olympic glory. Team USA has already secured 33 medals throughout the games, according to NBC News, and the day’s events will determine the final medal standings. USA TODAY Sports has a team of journalists reporting live from Italy, providing behind-the-scenes access and updates on Team USA’s performance.
Competition Schedule: A Day of Olympic Action
The day begins with bobsleigh and cross-country skiing early in the morning. At 4:00 AM Eastern, the 4-man bobsleigh team will compete in Heat 3 at the Cortina Sliding Centre in Cortina d’Ampezzo. Simultaneously, the Women’s 50km Mass Start Classic in cross-country skiing will accept place at the Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium in Val di Fiemme, awarding medals to the top finishers. The action continues with the Women’s Curling Gold Medal Game at 5:05 AM Eastern, held at the Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium.
Later in the morning, at 6:15 AM Eastern, the final heat of the 4-man bobsleigh competition will determine the medal winners. The highlight of the day, but, is undoubtedly the Men’s Ice Hockey Gold Medal Game, scheduled for 8:10 AM Eastern at the Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena. This highly anticipated matchup will see Team USA face off against Canada in a battle for Olympic supremacy.
Closing Ceremony: A Farewell to Milan Cortina
The culmination of the 2026 Winter Olympics will be the Closing Ceremony, set to begin at 2:00 PM Eastern. This event will celebrate the achievements of all the athletes and nations that participated in the games, and officially bring the Milan Cortina Olympics to a close. NBC Olympics will provide full coverage of the ceremony, showcasing performances and reflections on the past sixteen days of competition.
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As the 2026 Winter Olympics conclude, the focus will soon shift to the next Winter Games. The success of Milan Cortina will undoubtedly inspire future athletes and host cities, continuing the legacy of the Olympic movement.
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