What’s on after Super Bowl 2026? Winter Olympic schedule and events following big game
Sunday night promises a unique viewing experience for sports fans, as NBC broadcasts coverage transitioning directly from Super Bowl LX to the Winter Olympics. This marks the second time in four years the network has seamlessly moved from the gridiron to the slopes, offering a continuous stream of athletic competition.
A Night of Champions
From Football to the Alps
Following the conclusion of the Super Bowl, NBC’s “Primetime in Milan” will begin at 10:45 p.m. ET, showcasing highlights from the Women’s downhill Alpine skiing event. This will be followed by highlights from the Men’s free skate in the team Figure Skating competition.
Late Night Olympic Action
The Olympic coverage continues into the early hours with “Olympic Late Night,” beginning at 12:35 a.m. ET on Monday. This segment will feature highlights from the Snowboarding Parallel giant slalom finals, Women’s big air qualifying, and a compilation of other top moments from the day.
Beyond Primetime
Additional events will be aired on CNBC and USA Network. Italy versus Great Britain in mixed doubles curling will be re-aired on CNBC at 9 p.m. ET, while USA Network will broadcast re-airs of Men’s singles Luge at 10:30 p.m. ET, Men’s skiathlon in Cross-Country Skiing at 11:15 p.m. ET, and the Mixed 4x6km Biathlon relay at 12:15 a.m. ET. Further figure skating team event coverage will air on USA Network at 1:30 a.m. ET.
Stars to Watch
Lindsey Vonn’s Remarkable Return
Despite tearing her ACL in January, 41-year-old Lindsey Vonn is improbably competing for a medal in the Women’s downhill. Her coach, Aksel Lund Svindal, noted on Friday that she “looked symmetrical” in training runs and believes she “can win,” acknowledging the challenge ahead. Vonn already has two career downhill medals – gold in 2010 and bronze in 2018 – and will be joined by teammate Breezy Johnson, a world title-holder.
Ilia Malinin Leads the U.S. Figure Skating Team
The U.S. Figure skating squad, reigning champions from Beijing, enters Sunday in first place. 21-year-old Ilia Malinin, dubbed the “Quad God,” is a key athlete for the team. He finished second in the men’s short program on Saturday, and will close out the team event. As Marcus Thompson II of The Athletic put it, Malinin possesses “a fire familiar in GOATs.”
Broadcast Team and Channel Lineup
Mike Tirico will make history as the first U.S. Broadcaster to call both the Super Bowl and the Olympics in the same year. He will anchor “Primetime in Milan” before passing the broadcast to Ahmed Fareed for “Olympic Late Night.” Maria Taylor will take over hosting duties on February 9th, while Fareed prepares for NBA All-Star Weekend. NBC has exclusive broadcast rights, distributing coverage across NBC, Peacock, USA, CNBC, and NBC Sports Network due to the Games’ scale and time differences.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the Olympic coverage begin after the Super Bowl?
“Primetime in Milan” begins at 10:45 p.m. ET immediately following the Super Bowl, with highlights from the Women’s downhill Alpine skiing event.
Which athletes are highlighted in the initial Olympic coverage?
The initial coverage focuses on Lindsey Vonn in Alpine skiing and Ilia Malinin in Figure Skating, alongside their respective teammates.
Where can viewers find a complete schedule of Olympic events?
Coverage will be spread across NBC, Peacock, USA, CNBC, and NBC Sports Network, with a full schedule available on those channels and through streaming options on NBCOlympics.com and the NBC Sports app.
With a compelling mix of established stars and rising talents, will this unique broadcast schedule draw a larger audience to the Winter Olympics?