On February 20, 2026, the USA qualified for the ice hockey final at the Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, following Canada. German teams are leading in the two-man bobsleigh. The games run from February 4 to 22 across 16 disciplines.
The 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy are nearing their end on February 20. Competitions take place in Milan, Cortina d'Ampezzo, and other venues including Antholz, Bormio, Livigno, Predazzo, Tesero, and Verona. The games feature 116 medal events across 16 disciplines, such as biathlon, curling, alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, ski jumping, Nordic combined, ice hockey, figure skating, luge, short track, skeleton, speed skating, snowboarding, freestyle, and bobsleigh.
Today's highlights include ice hockey, where the USA follow Canada to perfect a dream final. In the two-man bobsleigh, German teams hold a double lead. The medal table updates daily, reflecting nations' standings in gold, silver, and bronze medals.
The opening ceremony occurred on February 6 in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, broadcast on Das Erste and ARD-Mediathek; Mariah Carey performed, and the Olympic flame was lit. The closing ceremony is set for February 22 in Verona, with live coverage on ZDF, where the flame will be extinguished.
The games offer daily competitions in various winter sports and draw global attention.
