Skeleton is one of the fastest and most thrilling sports in the Winter Olympics, and Milano-Cortina 2026 will once again deliver intense racing, razor-thin margins, and unforgettable finishes. Athletes launch head-first on a small sled, fighting gravity, speed, and pressure through every curve. With the Cortina Sliding Centre set to host the action, fans can expect a powerful mix of elite experience, rising stars, and national pride across every heat.
In this guide, you’ll find the Skeleton 2026 schedule, qualification details, a clean medal table format, and the best ways to watch the events live.
Skeleton at Milano-Cortina 2026: Key Event Details
Skeleton at the Winter Olympics 2026 will feature a total of 50 quota spots, split equally with 25 men and 25 women competing at the Games. Each National Olympic Committee (NOC) can enter a maximum of six athletes total, with three per gender.
A major highlight for 2026 is the addition of the Mixed Team event, allowing nations to compete with mixed-gender pairings. For the first time, mixed teams can be entered with a maximum of two teams per NOC, and a total of 20 teams will qualify, making it one of the most exciting new medal opportunities in sliding sports.
Skeleton 2026 Qualification System (Quota Allocation)
Quota distribution will be based on the World Ranking list as of January 18, 2026. Athletes are ranked using their best seven results, rewarding consistent performance across the season.
Here’s how quota spots are expected to be spread:
- 2 countries per gender can qualify the maximum of 3 athletes
- Several countries will qualify 2 athletes
- Others will earn 1 quota place, based on ranking strength and depth
If the host nation Italy does not qualify in an event, the highest-ranked Italian sled will receive the final qualification slot to ensure host representation.
For the Mixed Team event, only athletes who are already qualified in the individual events can participate, with a limit of two teams per NOC.
Skeleton at the Winter Olympics 2026 Schedule (Cortina Sliding Centre)
Below is the official event schedule based on training and race heats:
Monday, 09 February 2026
- 08:00 – Women Official Training Heat 1
- 09:02 – Women Official Training Heat 2
- 10:30 – Men Official Training Heat 1
- 11:32 – Men Official Training Heat 2
Tuesday, 10 February 2026
- 11:00 – Women Official Training Heat 3
- 12:02 – Women Official Training Heat 4
- 13:30 – Men Official Training Heat 3
- 14:32 – Men Official Training Heat 4
Wednesday, 11 February 2026
- 10:00 – Women Official Training Heat 5
- 11:02 – Women Official Training Heat 6
- 12:30 – Men Official Training Heat 5
- 13:32 – Men Official Training Heat 6
Thursday, 12 February 2026
- 09:30 – Men Heat 1
- 11:08 – Men Heat 2
Friday, 13 February 2026
- 16:00 – Women Heat 1
- 17:48 – Women Heat 2
- 19:30 – Men Heat 3
- 21:05 – Men Heat 4
Saturday, 14 February 2026
- 18:00 – Women Heat 3
- 19:44 – Women Heat 4
Sunday, 15 February 2026
- 18:00 – Mixed Team Event
Skeleton 2026 Medal Table (Live Updates Format)
The medal standings will be confirmed after the finals. Here’s a simple medal table layout fans can follow:
| Rank | Country | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TBD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | TBD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | TBD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Skeleton 2026 Live Streaming Channels (Country-Wise)
Fans can watch Skeleton at the Winter Olympics 2026 through these official broadcasters:
- United Kingdom: BBC
- United States: NBCUniversal
- Canada: CBC / Radio-Canada
- Australia: Nine & Stan Sport
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Final Thoughts
With limited quota spots, elite qualification pressure, and the debut of the Mixed Team event, Skeleton at Milano-Cortina 2026 is set to be one of the most competitive sliding events of the Games. Save the dates, follow the heats closely, and get ready for a week of high-speed Olympic drama in Cortina.