The 2026 Winter Olympics are coming soon, and this year several athletes with ties to Washington State will be repping the USA in Italy.

When Are the 2026 Winter Olympics?

Friday, February 6th through February 22nd, 2026

Where Are the Winter Olympics This Year?

Milano Cortina

You can watch the Winter Olympics on your local NBC channel and catch additional highlights and games on the Peacock streaming channel.

Celebrities will be flocking in to watch the Olympic games and some will be giving special live performances, including Mariah Carey and Andrea Bocelli, who will be singing on stage at the San Siro Olympic Stadium in Milan.

The opening ceremony begins February 6th at 10 a.m. Pacific, and the prime-time events start at 5 p.m.

Team USA Hockey at 2026 Winter Olympics
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2026 Winter Olympics TEAM USA Athletes with Washington State Ties

 

Redmond: Katie Hensien: Alpine Skiing

Katie Hensien Alpine Skiing Team USA 2026 Winter Olympics
Katie Hensien Team USA 2026 Winter Olympics Photo Credit Stanko Grudent Agence Zoom Getty Images
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Bellevue: Eunice Lee: Speedskating, Short Track Speedskating

Eunice Lee, Team USA
Eunice Lee, Team USA. Photo: Joe Scarnic/Getty Images for USOPC
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Seattle: Erin Martin: Para Nordic Skiing

Erin Martin TEAM USA OLYMPICS
Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images for USOPC
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Winthrop: Novie McCabe: Cross-Country Skiing

Novie McCabe TEAM USA OLYMPICS
Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images
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Burlington: Cooper McLeod: Speedskating

Cooper McLeod TEAM USA OLYMPICS
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Issaquah: Ben Richardson: Curling

Ben Richardson TEAM USA OLYMPICS
Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images
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Tacoma: Corinne Stoddard: Speedskating, Short Track Speedskating

Corinne Stoddard TEAM USA OLYMPICS
Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images for USOPC
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Lake Stevens: Luc Violette: Curling

Luc Violette TEAM USA OLYMPICS
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The Five Best Ski Resorts in Washington State

Washington boasts countless ski resorts for both beginners and advanced skiers alike. So, where should you hit the slopes this winter? Read on to find out the five best ski resorts in Washington State.

Gallery Credit: Rik Mikals