The 2026 Winter Olympics commenced on February 6 at the San Siro Stadium in Milan, providing an exciting venue for various winter sports, including the alpine ski competitions. This year, ten events are scheduled, which is one competition less than in previous Olympics, as the IOC has removed the mixed team competition from the lineup. The new format for the combination event allows for separate team competitions for men and women, enabling nations to select their best downhill and slalom skiers without relying on a single athlete to compete in both.