The U.S. Figure Skating Team is gearing up for the 2026 Winter Olympics, with the first medals set to be awarded on Sunday, February 8. The team event will culminate in a series of free skates, marking the fourth Olympic Games to include this challenging competition format. During the event, countries compete individually, with points immediately locked in after each performance, heightening the stakes.
2026 Winter Olympics Team Event Details
This year, the United States has demonstrated strong performance, qualifying for the free skates with a total of 44 points. The other countries advancing alongside the U.S. include:
- Japan: 39 points
- Italy: 37 points
- Canada: 35 points
- Georgia: 32 points
Fans can watch the figure skating team events at the Milano Ice Skating Arena in Assago, Italy. Key details are as follows:
How to Watch
- Date: Sunday, February 8
- Venue: Milano Ice Skating Arena, Assago, Italy
- TV: USA Network
- Streaming: Peacock, NBCOlympics.com
Notable Performances
The U.S. ice dancing team, Madison Chock and Evan Bates, achieved a world-best score of 91.06 in the rhythm dance on Friday, followed by an impressive 133.23 in the free dance on Saturday. Alysa Liu also performed well, scoring 74.90 in the women’s short program, placing second behind Japan’s Kaori Sakamoto, who scored 78.88.
A surprise came from four-time U.S. champion Ilia Malinin, who delivered an unexpected performance in the men’s short program, finishing in second place behind Yuma Kagiyama of Japan. Malinin will seek redemption in the men’s free skate, the final segment of the team event.
Upcoming Schedule
The final free skate events for the team competition are scheduled as follows (all times listed in ET):
- Pairs Free Skate: 1:15 p.m. (USA, Peacock)
- Women’s Free Skate: 2:45 p.m. (USA, Peacock)
- Men’s Free Skate: 3:55 p.m. (USA, Peacock)
Additionally, these events will be re-aired on USA at 1:30 a.m. on Monday.
Team USA’s Historic Performance
Historically, the U.S. has had a successful run in the team events, earning medals in each of the previous Olympics. The team secured bronze in 2014 and 2018, and won gold in 2022. This sets a high expectation as they compete for Olympic glory once again at the upcoming Games.
