The first alpine skiing medal of the 2026 Winter Olympics will be handed out on Saturday in the men's downhill.

Alpine skiing has been on the Winter Games calendar since the fourth edition of the event in Germany, with downhill becoming a staple in 1948 in Switzerland. The mesmerizing speeds and incredible skill that competitors show while zooming down the slopes.

Here's the full schedule for men's Alpine skiing at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, including times and how to watch information.

An ACL is central to knee stability, particularly in downhill skiing, where racers reach speeds exceeding 80 mph while absorbing repeated compressive forces. Medical experts consulted by People emphasized that skiing without an intact ACL is possible but increases the risk of instability and secondary damage.

The women's Alpine skiing downhill event at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics will air on NBC and USA Network, and stream live on Peacock and NBC Olympics platforms on Sunday, Feb. 8.

Lindsey Vonn, Mikaela Shiffrin, Ryan Cochran-Siegle—meet the most anticipated athletes of the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Games.

Mikaela Shiffrin, Lindsey Vonn and Ryan Cochran-Siegle are among the Americans to watch when Alpine skiing events get underway in Cortina and Bormio.

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