MILAN — One of the most anticipated events at the 2026 Winter Olympics gets underway today, with the “Blade Angels” of the United States headlining.
The women’s singles figure skating field is stacked, and the competition opens with the short program. Three American skaters — Amber Glenn, Alysa Liu and Isabeau Levito aka ‘the ‘Blade Angels’ — are going against the Japanese powers of Kaori Sakamoto and Mone Chiba in what will be a thrilling spectacle here at Milano Ice Skating Arena.
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When does women’s figure skating start?
The women’s short program begins at 12:45 p.m. ET.
What time is figure skating on TV today?
Figure skating will air on USA Network beginning at 12:45 p.m. ET. It will move to NBC at 2:40 p.m. ET. The entire event is streaming on Peacock.
Facts about figure skating
Athleticism meets grace in figure skating, one of the most popular sports at the Winter Olympics. Whether skaters are performing gravity-defying jumps or experiencing a wide array of emotions in the designated ‘Kiss and Cry’ area, figure skating has captivated Olympic audiences across the world for more than a century. The 2026 Milano Cortina Games will be no different.
Here’s everything you need to know about figure skating and how it works at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
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