2026 Winter Olympics Nordic Combined: Full Event Schedule Revealed

Nordic combined, one of the Winter Olympics’ most enduring and challenging disciplines, will once again take center stage at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games. The official schedule for all Nordic combined events has been released, detailing the key dates and events fans can look forward to during the Games.

• Event Dates: Nordic combined competition will span several days, providing athletes multiple opportunities to compete for Olympic glory.
• Competition Format: Events include individual and team competitions, blending ski jumping and cross-country skiing—two disciplines demanding both explosive power and endurance.

The Nordic combined schedule at the 2026 Winter Olympics is structured to highlight the sport’s unique challenges and progression. Traditionally, the program features:

• Individual Gundersen events (normal hill and large hill)
• Team Gundersen event

Each event is divided into two parts: ski jumping, where athletes accumulate points based on distance and style, and a cross-country skiing race, with staggered starts determined by ski jumping results. The first athlete or team to cross the finish line in the skiing portion claims Olympic victory.

The Nordic combined athletes are among the most versatile at the Games, as success requires technical proficiency on the jump and stamina on the course. The announcement of the full schedule allows athletes, coaches, and fans to prepare for what is expected to be a competitive and dramatic series of events at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

With the Milano Cortina Games set to bring together the world’s best, all eyes will be on the Nordic combined competitions as athletes chase Olympic dreams and nations vie for medals on the snow and in the air.