The Milan Cortina Winter Olympics officially hit full stride on Saturday, February 7, with the first medals of the Games on the line and a packed slate of marquee events from morning through primetime.

Saturday marks the first true “can’t-miss” day for winter sports fans, blending speed, power, and artistry across the snow and ice — and Team USA is all over it.

🏔️ Medal Events to Watch Saturday

Several sports crown their first Olympic champions on Day 2:

• Men’s Downhill (Alpine Skiing)
  One of the fastest — and most dangerous — events in the Winter Games. Expect blistering speeds, razor-thin margins, and dramatic finishes as the world’s top downhillers go for gold.

• Women’s Cross-Country Skiathlon
  This endurance test combines classic and freestyle techniques in one grueling race. All eyes will be on American standout Jessie Diggins, a proven medal contender and one of Team USA’s biggest stars of the Games.

• Women’s Speed Skating – 3000m
  A tactical, stamina-heavy race where pacing is everything. Early mistakes here can cost medals by tenths of a second.

• Ski Jumping – Normal Hill
  A fan-favorite event blending flight, form, and fearlessness as athletes soar off the hill in pursuit of Olympic history.

• Men’s Snowboarding – Big Air
  Expect massive tricks, huge amplitude, and progression pushing the limits of what’s possible on a snowboard.

🇺🇸 Team USA in Action (Non-Medal Rounds)

Even beyond the podium events, Saturday is stacked with major Team USA appearances:

• Women’s Hockey – Early tournament action continues as the U.S. looks to set the tone in its quest for gold.

• Figure Skating – Programs begin that will shape the medal conversation later in the week.

• Mixed Doubles Curling – Strategy, precision, and drama as teams battle in round-robin play.

• Freestyle Skiing & Luge – Qualifying and early heats keep the momentum rolling all day.

📺 How to Watch the Olympics on Saturday

Viewers in the U.S. have multiple ways to catch the action:

• NBC – Primetime coverage featuring the biggest events and medal moments

• USA Network – Live daytime coverage and overflow events

• Peacock – The go-to option for wall-to-wall live streams, replays, and event-specific coverage throughout the day

If you want full control — including watching specific events like downhill skiing or Big Air live — Peacock is your best bet. NBC’s primetime broadcast is ideal for highlights, storytelling, and major medal ceremonies.

❄️ Why Saturday Matters

Saturday isn’t just about medals — it’s about momentum. Early podium finishes can shape narratives for the rest of the Games, and performances on February 7 will set expectations for Team USA across multiple sports.

Whether you’re tuning in for the speed, the style, or the stakes, Saturday is the day the Milan Cortina Olympics truly take off.