From teenage phenom to early retiree, and now to comeback contender, Alysa Liu’s journey has captivated fans worldwide. In 2025, after less than a year back in training, she claimed the gold medal at the world championships in Boston. The win was a surprise to everyone, including herself, as she hoped her first season back would produce a top-10 finish at best.
With her age, charisma, and technical daring, she embodies both the sport’s present and its future. As the Olympics approach, curiosity about her readiness, programs, and medal potential has fueled the buzz — making her one of U.S figure skating's most talked-about athletes heading into the Winter Games.
Keep reading to find out how to watch the reigning world champion figure skater in her second Olympic appearance.
Figure skating at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics will air on NBC and USA Network, and stream live on Peacock and NBC Olympics platforms starting on Friday, February 6.
- Dates: February 6 - 19
- Medal events: Team event, pairs, ice dance, and men's and women's singles
- Venue: Milano Ice Skating Arena
- TV channels: NBC, USA Network
- Streaming: Peacock, NBCOlympics.com, NBC.com, NBC app, NBC Sports app
Visit NBCOlympics.com/FAQ for more information on watching the Winter Olympics, including links to download the NBC, NBC Sports and Peacock apps.
When will Alysa Liu compete at the 2026 Winter Olympics?
Figure skating competition will take place from Friday, February 6 to Thursday, February 19. Liu is likely to take part in at least one segment of the team event.
- Team event - women's short program: Friday, February 6
- Team event - women's free skate: Sunday, February 8
- Women's short program: Tuesday, February 17
- Women's free skate: Thursday, February 19
How do I watch live streams of Alysa Liu at the 2026 Winter Olympics?
The complete figure skating schedule, including TV listings, is also available on the NBC Olympics schedule page.
All live streams are also available to watch on mobile, tablet and connected TV devices via the Peacock, NBC and NBC Sports apps.
| Date/Time | Event | Stream |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, 2/6 7:35-8:55a |
Team Event: Women's Short Program | Peacock, NBCOlympics.com |
| Sun, 2/8 2:45-3:55p |
Team Event: Women's Free Skate | Peacock, NBCOlympics.com |
| Tues, 2/17 12:45-3:10p |
Women's Short on USA: Groups 1 & 2 |
Peacock, NBCOlympics.com |
| Tues, 2/17 2:40-5p |
Women's Short on NBC: Groups 3, 4 & 5 |
Peacock, NBCOlympics.com |
| Thurs, 2/19 1-5:10p |
Women's Free Skate on NBC 🏅 | Peacock, NBCOlympics.com |
You can watch every event at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics LIVE by subscribing to Peacock. After subscribing and logging in, either go to PeacockTV.com/Olympics in your web browser or download the Peacock app to your phone, tablet, or connected TV device and navigate to the Olympics section.
Users can also authenticate with their cable subscription, which allows them to watch live streams of every Olympic event on NBCOlympics.com, NBC.com, the NBC app or the NBC Sports app. All streams can be viewed in your web browser or on your phone, tablet or connected TV device.
How do I watch Alysa Liu on TV at the 2026 Winter Olympics?
Live and tape-delayed coverage of figure skating will be shown on the following TV channels: NBC and USA Network
The full TV listings for figure skating can be found on the NBCOlympics.com schedule page by clicking the toggle at the top to “TV Only.”
How can I watch replays of Alysa Liu at the 2026 Winter Olympics?
If you missed any of the live action, you can catch up by watching the full event replays on the NBCOlympics.com Replays hub for the entire following day after the stream concludes. The stream links above will also take you directly to the full replay of each live stream.
How many times has Alysa Liu competed in the Olympics?
Liu represented the U.S. at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing and finished sixth overall in the women’s singles competition.
How many world championship medals does Alysa Liu have?
At the 2022 World Championships in Montpellier, France, Liu earned the bronze medal in women’s singles. That podium finish not only made her the first U.S. woman to earn a medal at worlds since Ashley Wagner claimed silver in 2016, but also validated her decision to push through injuries and personal challenges during that Olympic season. It was her crowning achievement before she announced her retirement just weeks later. In 2025, after less than a year back on the ice, Liu won the world gold medal, an incredible achievement after an extended 2-year break.