Figure skating Olympics 2026 schedule: Malinin, Glenn, Liu compete Feb 6-19

Ilia Malinin, the “Quad God,” stands on the edge of Olympic immortality. Tonight’s men’s free skating will crown the 2026 Winter Olympics figure skating champion, with the American star favored to claim gold. But Glenn and Liu still chase medals in their remaining events, extending Team USA’s dominance through February 19.

Malinin’s Historic Quest Continues Tonight

The 23-year-old sensation from the United States has already proven why he dominates world figure skating. After a commanding performance at the men’s short program on February 10, Malinin leads by a comfortable margin. Tonight’s free skating program will showcase his revolutionary technical arsenal, including the legendary quad axel that only he can execute with consistency. According to Olympic.com, Malinin runs men’s figure skating, and this evening offers him the chance to cement his status as one of the sport’s all-time greats.

Over 15 consecutive wins have made Malinin virtually invincible on the Olympic stage. His artistic growth matches his technical brilliance, giving him advantages in scoring that few competitors can challenge. The Milano Ice Arena will witness what many expect, a coronation.

Glenn and Liu Aim for History as USA Women Compete

Amber Glenn and Alysa Liu still have their own medal chances ahead. Glenn, a multiple-time national champion, earned her spot in the women’s competition with a strong performance in the team event. Liu, who sensationally returned to competition after early retirement, brings a 2025 World Championship title to the Milano Games. These two American stars will compete in the women’s short program on February 17, with the women’s free skating following on February 19.

The stakes remain high for Team USA to expand its medal count beyond Malinin’s expected gold. Both skaters have trained extensively to handle the pressure of Olympic competition, and their performances will complete a remarkable run of American excellence in figure skating.

Complete Figure Skating Olympics 2026 Schedule: Feb 6-19

The Forum di Milano hosted its first figure skating events on February 6 with team competition preliminaries. Through this evening, medals have already been awarded in ice dance (won by France’s Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron) and the team event (captured by Team USA). Tonight, Malinin’s free skate headlines the schedule, followed by pair skating on February 15-16 and women’s competition on February 17-19.

Date	Event	Status
February 6-8	Team Event (all disciplines)	Completed
February 9-11	Ice Dance (rhythm dance, free dance)	Completed
February 13	Men’s Free Skating (individual)	Today, 7 PM ET
February 15-16	Pair Skating (short, free)	Upcoming
February 17-19	Women’s Skating (short, free)	Upcoming

The 2026 Olympics figure skating schedule concentrates all medals within 14 days, creating an intense showcase for the sport’s elite. Each discipline follows the standard short program, then free skating format to determine champions.

What Experts Say About Tonight’s Competition

Tara Lipinski, the 1998 Olympic champion, stated recently that ‘Ilia Malinin runs men’s figure skating’. This observation encapsulates the generational talent gap. Experts predict Malinin will score between 350-370 points in his free skate, well ahead of challengers like Japan’s Yuma Kagiyama. The American skater’s dominance reflects years of dedication at the elite level. Coaches and analysts universally expect him to convert his short program lead into gold, with only a catastrophic error preventing victory.

The men’s competition will conclude tonight, clearing the way for pair skating and women’s events to capture headlines through February 19. USA figure skating has positioned itself to win multiple medals across disciplines, making these final six days critical for cementing a dominant Olympic legacy.

“Ilia Malinin has been undefeated for a consecutive 15 competitions so far. Tomorrow’s Olympic men’s free skate marks the ‘Quad God’s’ bid for gold at the Milano Games.”

According to NBC Sports, reporting on Malinin’s record and tonight’s stakes

Will Tonight’s Performance Define Malinin’s Legacy?

The men’s free skating on February 13 represents far more than a single competition. Malinin’s trajectory since emerging as the first skater to consistently land the quad axel has been near-perfect. He enters Milano having won two World Championships and four Grand Prix Final titles. An Olympic gold medal would complete the championship trifecta. The Forum di Milano crowd will witness history, as American figure skating reaches new heights.

Victory tonight would make Malinin arguably the most complete men’s figure skater of his generation. Meanwhile, Glenn and Liu battle for their own places in Olympic history over the next six days, with women’s free skating ending the figure skating program on February 19. Team USA‘s remarkable run at the 2026 Winter Olympics continues.

Sources

• Olympics.com – Official Milano Cortina 2026 schedule and results for figure skating events
• NBC Sports – Live coverage and analysis of men’s figure skating competition at 2026 Winter Olympics
• Wikipedia – Figure skating at the 2026 Winter Olympics comprehensive event details and participant list