Figure Skating: Women’s Short Program at the 2026 Winter Olympics
As the excitement builds for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, the spotlight is set to shine on the sensational talents of the Blade Angels, the women’s figure skating team from Team USA. The individual events kick off today, February 17, with the inaugural debut of Isabeau Levito, the final member of this impressive squad.
What’s Happening Today: Women’s Short Program Details
- What: Women’s Short Program
- When: February 17, 12:45 p.m. ET
- Where: Milano Ice Skating Arena, Milan, Italy
- Broadcast:
- USA Network at 12:45 p.m. ET
- NBC at 2:40 p.m. ET
- Streaming Options: DIRECTV (Try it free) and Peacock starting at $10.99/month.
Background on Team USA and Competitors
Team USA has already made a statement in the group events, with Alysa Liu and Amber Glenn contributing significantly to the team’s gold medal win. Liu shined in the short program, while Glenn excelled in the free skate.
The competition today also includes notable international athletes:
- Kaori Sakamoto from Japan, the reigning bronze medalist, who topped the leaderboard in both the team event’s short and free programs.
- Lara Naki Gutmann from Italy, who has also earned medals previously.
Event Format and Progression
Following today’s thrilling short program, the top 24 skaters will advance to the free skate event on February 19. Ultimately, medals will be awarded to the top three athletes based on their combined scores from both segments.
Women’s Short Program Start List
- Viktoriia Safonova (AIN)
- Adeliia Petrosian (AIN)
- Meda Variakojyte (LTU)
- Ruiyang Zhang (CHN)
- Kristen Spours (GBR)
- Livia Kaiser (SUI)
- Mariia Seniuk (ISR)
- Alexandra Feigin (BUL)
- Julia Sauter (ROU)
- Olga Mikutina (AUT)
- Iida Karhunen (FIN)
- Kimmy Repond (SUI)
- Ekaterina Kurakova (POL)
- Jia Shin (KOR)
- Haein Lee (KOR)
- Lorine Schlid (FRA)
- Sofia Samodelkina (DAZ)
- Ami Nakai (JPN)
- Madelina Schizas (CAN)
- Loena Hendrickx (BEL)
- Nina Pinzarrone (BEL)
- Niina Petrokina (EST)
- Lara Naki Gutmann (ITA)
- Alysa Liu (USA)
- Isabeau Levito (USA)
- Anastasiia Gubanova (GEO)
- Kaori Sakamoto (JPN)
- Amber Glenn (USA)
- Mone Chiba (JPN)
Upcoming Schedule for Women’s Figure Skating
- Women’s Singles – Short Program: February 17, 12:45 p.m. ET
- Women’s Singles – Free Skating: February 19, 1 p.m. ET (Medals awarded)
- Exhibition Gala: February 21, 2 p.m. ET
Closing Ceremony
Mark your calendars! The 2026 Winter Olympics will wrap up with the closing ceremony on February 22 at 2:30 p.m. ET.
Watching the Olympics Without Cable
If you’re looking to catch all the action without a cable subscription, consider using a live TV streaming service. DIRECTV is highly recommended for its five-day free trial and availability of both USA Network and NBC in various subscription plans starting at $69.99/month.
For those interested in a robust streaming option, Peacock offers comprehensive coverage starting at just $10.99/month.
Stay tuned for all the excitement as the world’s elite figure skaters take to the ice in pursuit of Olympic glory!
