URGENT UPDATE: American ice dance champions Madison Chock and Evan Bates are gearing up for their fourth Olympic appearance at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, which runs from February 6 to 19. As seven-time U.S. champions, they are strong contenders for the gold medal and are poised to make history on the ice.
Chock and Bates have shown remarkable resilience, having finished eighth at the 2014 Sochi Olympics, ninth in 2018, and narrowly missing a medal with a fourth-place finish in 2022 Beijing. Since their performance in Beijing, they have dominated the ice dance scene, clinching three consecutive world titles and playing a pivotal role in securing the team gold for the U.S. in 2022, despite the controversy surrounding a Russian doping investigation that delayed their medal ceremony.
They will not be alone on the ice; fellow American pairs Emilea Zingas and Vadym Kolesnik, along with Christina Carreira and Anthony Ponomarenko, will also represent the United States in ice dancing events.
The figure skating competition is not just significant for its athletic prowess; it’s a showcase of national pride. Fans are eagerly awaiting the chance to see Chock and Bates not only compete in the individual ice dance events but potentially also in the team event, which is yet to finalize its participant list.
For those looking to catch the action, figure skating will be available for streaming on Peacock, with select events airing on NBC and USA Network. Here’s the crucial schedule for Chock and Bates:
- February 8: Team Event — Free Dance (Replay at 2 a.m. ET on USA Network)
- February 9: Ice Dance — Rhythm Dance (Live at 1:20 p.m. ET on Peacock and USA Network)
As the countdown to the 2026 Winter Olympics continues, anticipation is building. The stakes are high, and the ice is set for Chock and Bates to cement their legacy. Fans and supporters are encouraged to tune in and witness this pivotal moment in Olympic history. Will they finally claim the gold?
Stay tuned as we bring you all the latest updates leading up to the Olympics. This is a developing story that promises to captivate audiences worldwide.
