How to Bet on the Winter Olympics 2026

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina officially start on Friday, February 6^th, and will eat up your sports calendar all the way until February 22^nd. Though it doesn’t have the 100-meter dash or NBA stars vying for “Dream Team” status, it’ll still grab our attention when we see a young American athlete win their first gold or see their faces as the National Anthem plays.

The Super Bowl is peak entertainment, the Olympics are peak national pride, and Bovada offers Winter Olympics betting odds on every major event to sweeten the experience.

To get you ready for snow, gold, and maybe a little extra cash, here’s our guide on how to bet on the Winter Olympics 2026 in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo.

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How to Bet on the Winter Olympics

It goes without saying that to bet on the 2026 Winter Olympics, you need a Bovada account. Luckily, that’s free, and there are numerous sign-up offers to give you some extra funds to match your first deposit. The main perk is the $750 Crypto Welcome Bonus, which matches your first deposit 75% up to $750 – for those using a credit card, you receive a 50% bonus up to $250.

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Once your bankroll is ready, you’ll see the Winter Olympics as the last tab in the Sports category. Most of the wagers available are “medal winner” wagers: A list of contenders from the biggest favorite to the biggest underdog to take home gold, win a medal, or win outright. Place bets on everything from Bobsleigh to speed skating, and if you prefer betting on USA medals, there are “total medals” wagers for the USA and other contending countries.

If you’re completely new to betting, just understand that the odds listed beside the bet are just a way to understand how a wager pays out mathematically. For example, if the USA is +650 to win the most overall medals, a $1 bet would win $6.50; a $2 bet would win $13. If it’s -275, like Norway, a $275 bet would win $100 ($375 total) because they’re the favorite.

Winter Olympics Betting Odds

The issue with the Olympics is determining which events would be the most fun to bet on. For the US alone, there are 232 athletes traveling to the event in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo – the largest delegation ever – so allow us to help you narrow down the odds you’ll enjoy.

Snowboarding Odds

The Olympics can feel a bit buttoned-up when it comes to rules and routines, which is why snowboarding has been an exciting breath of fresh air since its introduction in 1998.

With events like Halfpipe, Slopestyle, Big Air, and Snowboard Cross, it is by far the most creative sport you’ll see at the Olympics. It’s also a bonus that the US dominates the sport overall. Team USA boasts favorites Chloe Kim and 2018 gold medalist Red Gerard this year.

Alpine Skiing Odds

Alpine Skiing is simple to understand, which makes it fun to bet on: A downhill race where athletes navigate steep, icy courses at high speed. We’re sure you remember names such as Lindsey Vonn, who is 41 years old but recently earned her first World Cup podium in seven years. There’s also Mikaela Shiffrin, who is the most decorated alpine skier in history.

Speed Skating Odds

If you dig the track events in the Summer Olympics, speed skating is the icy version. Speed skaters can reach top speeds of about 34-37 miles per hour; that’s faster than Usain Bolt on his best day.

Speed Skating events range from a 500-meter start all the way up to 3,000m. Jordan Stoltz of the US is a bona fide star at home and abroad, capturing three world championships in one year.

Olympic Bobsled Odds

We’re sure your first glimpse into bobsledding as a sport was the movie “Cool Runnings,” now you can enjoy the real thing in 2026. There are three events to bet on: two-man, four-man, and monobob, with Elana Meyers Taylor of the US trying to capture her first gold medal at +3500 in monobob and +6000 in two-woman.

Skeleton Odds

Skeleton is a sport in which athletes race headfirst, face down, on an ice track at speeds of 75-85 mph. We dare you to look away when it’s on your screen. Might as well put some action on it when you’re staring at the action.

Ice Hockey Odds

Of course, ice hockey has to be on this list. The NHL is taking an Olympic break between February 6 and 24, so the Olympics will be your main hockey fix. The key difference from other events is that Winter Olympic hockey odds offer spreads, moneylines, and totals on every matchup. You’ll find these matchups in the Hockey section rather than the Winter Olympics section at Bovada.

Winter Olympics 2026 Finals Schedule

With most of the odds for the Winter Olympics being offered for the Gold Medal rounds, we thought we’d make your life easier by showcasing all the dates and times for the finals across all events. For ice hockey, we’ve listed all the medal matchups.

Friday, February 6^th, 2026

• Opening Ceremony

Saturday, February 7^th, 2026 (ET)

• 5:30 AM — Alpine Skiing: Men’s Downhill — Final
• 7:00 AM — Cross-Country Skiing: Women’s 10km + 10km Skiathlon — Final
• 10:00 AM — Speed Skating: Women’s 3000m — Final
• 12:45 PM — Ski Jumping: Women’s Individual Normal Hill — Final
• 1:30 PM — Snowboarding: Men’s Big Air — Final

Sunday, February 8^th, 2026 (ET)

• 5:30 AM — Alpine Skiing: Women’s Downhill — Final
• 6:30 AM — Cross-Country Skiing: Men’s 10km + 10km Skiathlon — Final
• 7:00 AM — Snowboarding: Men’s Parallel Giant Slalom — Final
• 7:00 AM — Snowboarding: Women’s Parallel Giant Slalom — Final
• 8:05 AM — Biathlon: Mixed 4x6km Relay — Final
• 10:00 AM — Speed Skating: Men’s 5000m — Final
• 11:00 AM — Luge: Men’s Singles — Final
• 1:30 PM — Figure Skating: Mixed Team — Final

Monday, February 9^th, 2026 (ET)

• 6:30 AM — Freestyle Skiing: Women’s Slopestyle — Final
• 8:00 AM — Alpine Skiing: Men’s Team Combined — Final
• 11:30 AM — Speed Skating: Women’s 1000m — Final
• 1:00 PM — Ski Jumping: Men’s Individual Normal Hill — Final
• 1:30 PM — Snowboarding: Women’s Big Air — Final

Tuesday, February 10^th, 2026 (ET)

• 4:30 AM — Short Track Speed Skating: Mixed 2000m Relay — Final
• 5:45 AM — Cross-Country Skiing: Women’s Sprint — Final
• 5:45 AM — Cross-Country Skiing: Men’s Individual Sprint — Final
• 6:30 AM — Freestyle Skiing: Men’s Slopestyle — Final
• 7:30 AM — Biathlon: Men’s 20km Individual — Final
• 8:00 AM — Alpine Skiing: Women’s Team Combined — Final
• 11:00 AM — Luge: Women’s Singles — Final
• 12:05 PM — Curling: Mixed Doubles — Gold Medal Match
• 12:45 PM — Ski Jumping: Mixed Team Normal Hill — Final

Wednesday, February 11^th, 2026 (ET)

• 5:30 AM — Alpine Skiing: Men’s Super-G — Final
• 7:45 AM — Nordic Combined: Men’s Gundersen Normal Hill — Final
• 8:15 AM — Biathlon: Women’s 15km Individual — Final
• 8:15 AM — Freestyle Skiing: Women’s Moguls — Final
• 11:00 AM — Luge: Men’s Doubles — Final
• 11:00 AM — Luge: Women’s Doubles — Final
• 12:30 PM — Speed Skating: Men’s 1000m — Final
• 1:30 PM — Figure Skating: Ice Dancing — Final

Thursday, February 12^th, 2026 (ET)

• 5:30 AM — Alpine Skiing: Women’s Super-G — Final
• 6:15 AM — Freestyle Skiing: Men’s Moguls — Final
• 7:00 AM — Cross-Country Skiing: Women’s 10km Individual — Final
• 7:45 AM — Snowboarding: Men’s Snowboard Cross — Final
• 10:30 AM — Speed Skating: Women’s 5000m — Final
• 12:30 PM — Luge: Mixed Team Relay — Final
• 1:30 PM — Snowboarding: Women’s Halfpipe — Final
• 2:15 PM — Short Track Speed Skating: Women’s 500m — Final
• 2:15 PM — Short Track Speed Skating: Men’s 1000m — Final

Friday, February 13^th, 2026 (ET)

• 6:00 AM — Cross-Country Skiing: Men’s 10km Individual — Final
• 7:30 AM — Snowboarding: Women’s Snowboard Cross — Final
• 8:00 AM — Biathlon: Men’s 10km Sprint — Final
• 10:00 AM — Speed Skating: Men’s 10,000m — Final
• 1:00 PM — Figure Skating: Men’s Singles — Final
• 1:30 PM — Snowboarding: Men’s Halfpipe — Final
• 1:30 PM — Skeleton: Men’s Individual — Final

Saturday, February 14^th, 2026 (ET)

• 4:30 AM — Freestyle Skiing: Women’s Dual Moguls — Final
• 6:00 AM — Cross-Country Skiing: Women’s 4×7.5km Relay — Final
• 7:30 AM — Alpine Skiing: Men’s Giant Slalom — Final
• 8:00 AM — Biathlon: Women’s 7.5km Sprint — Final
• 10:00 AM — Speed Skating: Men’s 500m — Final
• 12:00 PM — Skeleton: Women’s Individual — Final
• 12:45 PM — Ski Jumping: Men’s Individual Large Hill — Final
• 2:15 PM — Short Track Speed Skating: Men’s 1500m — Final

Sunday, February 15^th, 2026 (ET)

• 4:30 AM — Freestyle Skiing: Men’s Dual Moguls — Final
• 5:15 AM — Biathlon: Men’s 12.5km Pursuit — Final
• 6:00 AM — Cross-Country Skiing: Men’s 4×7.5km Relay — Final
• 7:30 AM — Alpine Skiing: Women’s Giant Slalom — Final
• 7:45 AM — Snowboarding: Mixed Team Snowboard Cross — Final
• 8:45 AM — Biathlon: Women’s 10km Pursuit — Final
• 10:00 AM — Speed Skating: Women’s 500m — Final
• 12:00 PM — Skeleton: Mixed Team — Final
• 12:45 PM — Ski Jumping: Women’s Individual Large Hill — Final

Monday, February 16^th, 2026 (ET)

• 5:00 AM — Short Track Speed Skating: Women’s 1000m — Final
• 7:30 AM — Alpine Skiing: Men’s Slalom — Final
• 1:00 PM — Ski Jumping: Men’s Super Team — Final
• 1:00 PM — Bobsled: Women’s Monobob — Final
• 1:30 PM — Freestyle Skiing: Women’s Big Air — Final
• 2:00 PM — Figure Skating: Mixed Pairs — Final

Tuesday, February 17^th, 2026 (ET)

• 7:00 AM — Snowboarding: Women’s Slopestyle — Final
• 7:45 AM — Nordic Combined: Men’s Gundersen Large Hill — Final
• 8:30 AM — Biathlon: Men’s 4×7.5km Relay — Final
• 8:30 AM — Speed Skating: Men’s Team Pursuit — Final
• 8:30 AM — Speed Skating: Women’s Team Pursuit — Final
• 1:00 PM — Bobsled: Men’s Two-Man — Final
• 1:30 PM — Freestyle Skiing: Men’s Big Air — Final

Wednesday, February 18^th, 2026 (ET)

• 5:30 AM — Freestyle Skiing: Women’s Aerials — Final
• 5:45 AM — Cross-Country Skiing: Men’s Team Sprint — Final
• 5:45 AM — Cross-Country Skiing: Women’s Team Sprint — Final
• 6:30 AM — Snowboarding: Men’s Slopestyle — Final
• 7:30 AM — Alpine Skiing: Women’s Slalom — Final
• 8:45 AM — Biathlon: Women’s 4x6km Relay — Final
• 2:15 PM — Short Track Speed Skating: Men’s 500m — Final
• 2:15 PM — Short Track Speed Skating: Women’s 3000m Relay — Final

Thursday, February 19^th, 2026 (ET)

• 5:30 AM — Freestyle Skiing: Men’s Aerials — Final
• 6:55 AM — Ski Mountaineering: Men’s Sprint — Final
• 6:55 AM — Ski Mountaineering: Women’s Sprint — Final
• 8:00 AM — Nordic Combined: Men’s Team — Final
• 10:30 AM — Speed Skating: Men’s 1500m — Final
• 1:00 PM — Figure Skating: Women’s Singles — Final
• 1:10 PM — Ice Hockey: Women’s Gold Medal Game

Friday, February 20^th, 2026 (ET)

• 6:00 AM — Freestyle Skiing: Women’s Ski Cross — Final
• 8:15 AM — Biathlon: Men’s 15km Mass Start — Final
• 10:30 AM — Speed Skating: Women’s 1500m — Final
• 1:30 PM — Freestyle Skiing: Men’s Halfpipe — Final
• 2:15 PM — Short Track Speed Skating: Women’s 1500m — Final
• 2:15 PM — Short Track Speed Skating: Men’s 5000m Relay — Final

Saturday, February 21^st, 2026 (ET)

• 4:45 AM — Freestyle Skiing: Mixed Team Aerials — Final
• 5:00 AM — Cross-Country Skiing: Men’s 50km Mass Start — Final
• 6:00 AM — Freestyle Skiing: Men’s Ski Cross — Final
• 7:30 AM — Ski Mountaineering: Mixed Relay — Final
• 8:15 AM — Biathlon: Women’s 12.5km Mass Start — Final
• 9:00 AM — Speed Skating: Men’s Mass Start — Final
• 9:00 AM — Speed Skating: Women’s Mass Start — Final
• 1:00 PM — Bobsled: Women’s Two-Man — Final
• 1:05 PM — Curling: Men’s Gold Medal Match
• 1:30 PM — Freestyle Skiing: Women’s Halfpipe — Final
• 2:40 PM — Ice Hockey: Men’s Bronze Medal Game

Sunday, February 22^nd, 2026 (ET)

• 4:00 AM — Cross-Country Skiing: Women’s 50km Mass Start — Final
• 4:00 AM — Bobsled: Men’s Four-Man — Final
• 5:05 AM — Curling: Women’s Gold Medal Match
• 8:10 AM — Ice Hockey: Men’s Gold Medal Game