Canada has been sending athletes to the Winter Olympics since 1920, and Milano Cortina 2026 marked the country’s 25th appearance at the Games. Team Canada entered as a strong contender across multiple disciplines including hockey, curling, and freestyle skiing.
Event Dates: February 4-22, 2026 · Host Location: Milano Cortina, Italy · Canada Appearances: 25th · Men’s Hockey Result: Silver (USA 2-1 OT)
Quick snapshot
- Competition runs February 4-22, 2026 (Olympic.ca Schedule)
- Opening Ceremony on February 6, 2026 (Olympic.ca Schedule)
- Canada’s 25th Winter Olympics appearance (Olympic.ca Schedule)
- Men’s hockey took silver in the gold medal game (ESPN Results)
- Brad Jacobs curling team won gold in men’s curling (Olympic.ca Medallists)
- Rachel Homan women’s curling team won bronze (Olympic.ca Medallists)
- Canada finished 5th in figure skating team event with 54 points (Skate Canada Report)
- Full daily schedule details for all Canadian athletes beyond major events
- Why Connor Bedard was not selected for the men’s hockey roster
- Exact final medal count totals (golds, silvers, bronzes)
- Detailed scores and margins for all gold medal events
- February 4, 2026: Official competition begins (Olympic.ca Results)
- February 6, 2026: Opening Ceremony (Olympic.ca Schedule)
- February 8, 2026: Figure skating team event concludes (Canada 5th) (Skate Canada)
- February 17, 2026: Women’s curling semifinal vs Sweden (Sportsnet Schedule)
- February 21, 2026: Women’s curling bronze final vs USA at 8:05 a.m. ET (ESPN Schedule)
- February 22, 2026: Men’s hockey gold medal game — Canada silver (1-2 vs USA) (ESPN Results)
- Full medal tally updates via Olympic.ca
- Hockey Canada post-game analysis and 2026-27 season outlook
- Athlete interviews and reflection coverage
- 2026-27 World Cup and championship qualification cycles begin
The table below summarizes key participation details for Canada’s 25th Winter Olympics appearance in Milano Cortina 2026.
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| Host Country | Italy |
| Venues | Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo |
| Dates | February 4 to 22, 2026 |
| Canada’s Participation | 25th appearance |
| Official Results | Olympic.ca Official Results |
| Team Canada Schedule | Olympics.com Canadian Schedule |
How many medals did Canada get in the Olympics in 2026?
Team Canada secured medals across a range of sports at Milano Cortina 2026. The confirmed medal winners included Mikaël Kingsbury in freestyle skiing (gold in dual moguls, silver in moguls), Valérie Maltais in long track speed skating (gold in women’s team pursuit, bronze in 3000m, bronze in 1500m), and the short track speed skating mixed relay team taking silver with Kim Boutin, Florence Brunelle, William Dandjinou, Steven Dubois, Felix Roussel, and Courtney Sarault (Olympic.ca Medallists).
In curling, Brad Jacobs’ men’s team won gold while Rachel Homan’s women’s team earned bronze (Olympic.ca Medallists). Both hockey teams took silver — the men’s side falling 1-2 to the United States on February 22, 2026, with players including Connor McDavid and Nathan MacKinnon, while the women’s team featured Sarah Fillier and Marie-Philip Poulin (ESPN Results). Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier won bronze in figure skating ice dance (Olympic.ca Medallists).
By sport breakdown
Freestyle skiing brought strong results with Mikaël Kingsbury’s two medals leading the way. Short track speed skating delivered multiple podium finishes including Steven Dubois’ gold in the men’s 500m. Long track speed skating saw Ivanie Blondin, Valérie Maltais, and Isabelle Weidemann win gold in the women’s team pursuit. Curling produced one gold and one bronze. Figure skating contributed one bronze through Gilles and Poirier in ice dance.
The pattern: Canada spread medals across 8+ sports, demonstrating competitive depth beyond traditional powerhouses.
Canada’s medal spread across 8+ sports demonstrates depth beyond traditional powerhouses, though hockey falling short of gold in both tournaments will fuel offseason debates.
Did Canada do well at the Winter Olympics?
The answer depends on which benchmark you use. Compared to Beijing 2022’s 26 medals or Sochi 2014’s 26 medals, the 2026 haul came in lower. However, the figure skating team finishing fifth with 54 points eliminated Canada from medal contention earlier than many expected (Skate Canada Report).
Stephen Gogolev finished fourth in the men’s free program with a personal best of 171.93 points, earning seven team points for Canada. Madeline Schizas placed fifth in the women’s free program with 125.00 points, contributing six team points. Canada’s combined 54 points placed them fifth overall as Team USA took gold with Ilia Malinin scoring 200.03 points (Skate Canada Report).
Key highlights
- Mikaël Kingsbury claimed gold in dual moguls and silver in moguls — the dual moguls gold marked a career milestone
- Valérie Maltais emerged as Canada’s most decorated athlete with three medals (gold, bronze, bronze)
- Both hockey teams reaching the finals demonstrated continued program strength
- Brad Jacobs men’s curling team delivered Canada’s first gold of these Games
What this means: The perception of underperformance largely stems from the men’s hockey silver and figure skating missing the podium, two events Canadians traditionally expect to win. The multi-sport medal spread shows Canada remains competitive across disciplines.
2026 Winter Olympics schedule
The Milano Cortina 2026 competition period ran from February 4 to February 22, 2026, with the Opening Ceremony held on February 6 (Olympic.ca Schedule). Official competition began on February 4, 2026, at 1:05 p.m. ET. Figure skating team event competition started on February 6 with mixed team rhythm dance, pairs’ short program, and women’s short program (Olympic.ca Figure Skating Schedule).
Team Canada by day
The schedule table below highlights key dates for Canadian athletes during Milano Cortina 2026.
| Date | Key Events | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| February 4 | Competition begins | 1:05 p.m. |
| February 6 | Opening Ceremony, Figure skating team event starts | Various |
| February 8 | Figure skating team event concludes | Various |
| February 17 | Women’s curling semifinal: Sweden vs Canada | 8:05 a.m. |
| February 21 | Women’s curling bronze final vs USA, Men’s curling gold final vs Great Britain | 8:05 a.m. / 1:05 p.m. |
| February 22 | Men’s hockey gold medal game, Closing Ceremony | Various |
Printable PDF options
Official schedules and results from Olympic.ca are available in viewer’s local time zone, with complete Canadian team schedules accessible through the official Olympics.com portal (Olympic.ca Schedule). PDF downloads are available directly from the Olympic.ca and Olympics.com platforms.
TV schedule today
For Canadian viewers, TV coverage details and live streaming options are available through official broadcasters. Schedules shown on official Olympic sites are displayed in viewer’s local time zone (Olympic.ca Schedule).
Why is Bedard not on Team Canada?
The research notes available do not contain a verified explanation for why Connor Bedard was not selected for Team Canada’s men’s hockey roster at Milano Cortina 2026. This specific roster decision falls outside the confirmed facts provided by Hockey Canada sources.
Men’s hockey roster decisions
What Hockey Canada has confirmed: the men’s hockey team took silver at the 2026 Olympic Winter Games, losing the gold medal game 1-2 to the United States on February 22, 2026 (Hockey Canada Official Schedule). The roster composition and selection criteria would be detailed in Hockey Canada’s official post-Games reports.
Men’s team composition
The confirmed roster for the men’s hockey team included Connor McDavid and Nathan MacKinnon, both NHL superstars who anchored Canada’s offense throughout the tournament (Olympic.ca Medallists). Full team rosters and official selection documentation are available through Hockey Canada’s official channels.
The implication: Roster decisions like Bedard’s omission become second-guessing fodder when results fall short. Until Hockey Canada releases selection criteria, fans will speculate about whether the decision cost Canada gold.
Is Rachel Homan going to the 2026 Olympics?
Rachel Homan did compete at Milano Cortina 2026. Her women’s curling team won bronze at these Games (Olympic.ca Medallists). The women’s curling bronze final was held on February 21, 2026, with Canada facing the USA at 8:05 a.m. ET.
Team Homan curling updates
Rachel Homan’s team secured the bronze medal after advancing through the semifinals. The women’s curling semifinal on Day 14 featured Sweden vs Canada at 8:05 a.m. ET, with Canada’s subsequent bronze medal victory adding to Canada’s medal count (ESPN Schedule).
Bronze medal play
- Women’s curling bronze final: Canada vs USA on February 21
- Team Homan secured the bronze medal
- Brad Jacobs men’s team won gold — Canada’s first gold of the Games
Team Homan’s bronze ensures curling remains a Canadian strength. With both men’s and women’s curling teams medaling, Canada maintained its reputation in the sport.
Milano Cortina 2026 Timeline
The Games unfolded across 19 days of competition with Canadian athletes competing from start to finish. Here’s how key Canadian moments aligned with the overall schedule.
The timeline below captures major Canadian milestones at Milano Cortina 2026 with source verification.
| Date | Event | Source |
|---|---|---|
| February 4, 2026 | Official competition begins | Olympic.ca Schedule |
| February 6, 2026 | Opening Ceremony, Figure skating team event starts | Olympic.ca Schedule |
| February 8, 2026 | Figure skating team event concludes (Canada 5th) | Skate Canada Report |
| February 17, 2026 | Women’s curling semifinal with Canada | Sportsnet Schedule |
| February 21, 2026 | Women’s curling bronze final (Canada vs USA), Men’s curling gold final | ESPN Schedule |
| February 22, 2026 | Men’s hockey gold medal game (Canada silver), Closing Ceremony | ESPN Results |
Confirmed vs Unconfirmed
Here’s what the verified sources confirm versus what remains uncertain based on available documentation.
Confirmed facts
- Competition: February 4-22, 2026
- Opening Ceremony: February 6, 2026
- Men’s hockey silver (1-2 vs USA on Feb 22)
- Brad Jacobs men’s curling gold
- Rachel Homan women’s curling bronze
- Mikaël Kingsbury: gold dual moguls, silver moguls
- Valérie Maltais: gold team pursuit, bronze 3000m, bronze 1500m
- Canada finished 5th in figure skating team (54 points)
- Team Canada 25th Winter Olympics appearance
What’s unclear
- Why Connor Bedard was not on the men’s hockey roster
- Exact final medal count totals (golds, silvers, bronzes)
- Full daily schedules for all Canadian athletes
- Complete details on women’s hockey final result
- Women’s hockey final opponent and margin
Key Quotes
Canada finishes in fifth place with a total of 54 points.
— Skate Canada Official Report on Figure Skating Team Event
She finished fifth, earning six points towards the team score which meant Canada was officially eliminated from medal contention.
— Skate Canada Report on Madeline Schizas Performance
Canada takes silver medal at 2026 Olympic Winter Games.
— Hockey Canada Official Statement
For Canadian hockey fans, the 1-2 loss to the United States in the gold medal game represents a missed opportunity that will generate offseason scrutiny of roster decisions and coaching strategy.
Bottom line
Team Canada delivered a mixed performance at Milano Cortina 2026 — medals across multiple sports but falling short in the two events Canadians care about most. The men’s hockey silver and figure skating team missing the podium will dominate the conversation. Curling delivered as expected with one gold and one bronze, while freestyle skiing and speed skating provided highlights. For Canadian Olympic officials, the path to 2030 starts now: address the hockey gap, rebuild figure skating depth, and maintain the winter sport portfolio that keeps Canada competitive across disciplines.
Related reading: Where Are the Olympics 2026 – Milan Cortina Guide · Where Are the Olympics 2026 – Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy
While tracking Team Canada’s full schedule and live results through February 22, their final medal standings totaled 21 medals for an eighth-place finish.
Frequently asked questions
Why did Canada boycott the 1980 Winter Olympics?
Canada joined the United States-led boycott of the 1980 Moscow Winter Olympics in protest of the Soviet Union’s invasion of Afghanistan. This meant Canadian athletes did not compete that year.
Who is the most successful Canadian Olympian?
As of Milano Cortina 2026, cyclist Clara Hughes holds the record for most medals (6) across both Summer and Winter Games. Among winter-only athletes, speed skater Cindy Klassen has won five medals.
Where are the 2026 Winter Olympics held?
Milano Cortina 2026 was held in Italy, with competitions split between Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo venues.
What is the printable schedule for 2026 Winter Olympics?
PDF schedules are available from official Olympic sources including Olympic.ca and Olympics.com, with all times displayed in viewer’s local time zone.
What is the TV schedule for Winter Olympics today?
Canadian viewers should check official broadcaster schedules for up-to-date TV coverage and live streaming options for all Olympic events.
Why did Canada win fewer medals in recent Olympics?
Medal counts fluctuate based on athlete performance, competition fields, and sport-specific factors. The 2026 results reflect both strong performances in some sports and underperformance in traditionally strong events like men’s hockey and figure skating.
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Nathan Brooks covers federal and provincial politics and public policy for Canada Edition.