Fresh off her triumphant slalom gold at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics—a dominant performance that delivered her third Olympic title and exorcised years of pressure—the legendary American skier Mikaela Shiffrin is wasting no time returning to competitive action.
The 30-year-old phenom, already the most decorated women’s alpine skier in history with a record World Cup wins, is heading straight from the Dolomites to the Pyrenees for the resumption of the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup season. Her next races are set for Soldeu, Andorra, where the women’s technical events kick off this weekend.
When and Where to Watch Mikaela Shiffrin’s Next Races:
Event: Women’s Giant Slalom (first run) – Saturday, February 28, 2026
Start Time: 4:15 a.m. ET (early morning for U.S. viewers)
Event: Women’s Slalom (likely on Sunday, March 1, 2026, following the typical weekend format)
Start Time: Approximately 4:15 a.m. ET (check local listings for exact confirmation)
Fans can stream the action live on Peacock, the primary broadcaster for FIS World Cup events in the U.S., with additional coverage potentially available on NBC Sports channels or the official FIS website. International viewers should check local rights holders like Eurosport or Sky Sports.
Shiffrin’s Olympic slalom victory came by a commanding margin, marking her redemption after earlier disappointments in giant slalom and team events at Cortina. Now, with fresh momentum and the season still unfolding, she’s eyeing more podiums to pad her historic resume and chase the overall crystal globe.
“She’s unstoppable when she’s in this flow,” one analyst noted post-Olympics. “This return could spark an epic end to the 2025-26 World Cup season.”
Don’t miss the GOAT back in her element—set your alarms and tune in! Who’s ready to see Shiffrin dominate again? Drop your predictions below! 🔥
