The Winter Olympics 2026 is going to be held in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, from Feb 6 to Feb 22. Everybody knows about the popular sports that take place like Ice hockey and figure skating. However there are also some unpopular sports that go on to like biathlon and skeleton.

Biathlon is a winter sport that test athletes endurance and accuracy. Competitors ski a course and stop to shoot at targets with a rifle. Competitors who miss shots will have penalties like added time or extra loops. The winner is decided by the fastest time in both skiing and shooting. A total of 29 nations have qualified to compete in biathlon, including the US.

Skeleton is a winter sliding sport where the athletes ride a sled down a frozen track headfirst. Competitors take a running start, then dive onto the sled, reaching high speeds. The winner is decided by the lowest combined time from multiple runs down the course. The event is known for its speed and the athletes position during the race. 22 nations are going to be participating in this event, the US being one of them.

 The Winter Olympics 2026 will be streaming on many channels, so you could probably watch them almost anywhere. NBC is expected to be the primary broadcaster but you can also watch the games on Peacock as well. The opening ceremony will begin at 2 p.m ET on Feb 6 and will be a show you will not wanna miss. You can watch the opening ceremony on these channels as well.