Snowboarding Events Set for 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics

From halfpipe to slopestyle, the full schedule and event details for snowboarding at the 2026 Winter Games.

Jan. 28, 2026 at 12:15pm

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The 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics will feature a full slate of snowboarding events, including freestyle disciplines like halfpipe, slopestyle and big air, as well as racing events like snowboard cross and parallel giant slalom. Team USA enters the Games as the snowboarding medal leader, with stars like Chloe Kim and Scotty James looking to add to their Olympic hardware.

Why it matters

Snowboarding has become a marquee event at the Winter Olympics, showcasing the athleticism and creativity of some of the world's top winter sports athletes. The 2026 Games will provide another platform for these competitors to shine on the global stage and inspire the next generation of snowboarders.

The details

The Olympic snowboarding program for Milan Cortina 2026 includes 11 medal events across five disciplines - halfpipe, slopestyle, big air, snowboard cross, and parallel giant slalom. Each event will have both men's and women's competitions, with a mixed team snowboard cross event also returning. The snowboarding events will all take place at the Livigno Snow Park in the Upper Valtellina region.

  • Snowboarding events will run from Thursday, February 5 to Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
  • Big Air: February 5-9
  • Parallel Giant Slalom: February 8
  • Halfpipe: February 11-13
  • Snowboard Cross: February 12-15
  • Slopestyle: February 16-18

The players

Chloe Kim

A 25-year-old American snowboarder who is the reigning two-time Olympic gold medalist in the women's halfpipe.

Ester Ledecká

A Czech snowboarder and skier who has won Olympic gold medals in both sports, making her one of the most versatile winter athletes.

Scotty James

An Australian snowboarder who has won multiple Olympic and X Games medals in snowboard halfpipe and slopestyle.

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What they’re saying

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— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

Snowboarding continues to be one of the marquee events at the Winter Olympics, showcasing the athleticism and creativity of the world's top winter sports athletes. The 2026 Milan Cortina Games will provide another platform for these competitors to shine on the global stage and inspire the next generation of snowboarders.