2026 Winter Olympics: Women's Snowboard Halfpipe Final – Live Updates, Schedule & How to Watch

The women's snowboard halfpipe final at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics is scheduled for today, Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 1:30 PM ET at the Livigno Snow Park in Italy.

All eyes are on American superstar Chloe Kim, who is attempting to make history by becoming the first snowboarder—male or female—to win three consecutive Olympic gold medals in the halfpipe event.

Medal Contenders & Qualifying Results

Twelve athletes advanced to the final after Wednesday's qualifying rounds. Below are the top qualifiers and key contenders:

Injury Report

Chloe Kim is competing through significant pain, having sustained a torn labrum during training earlier this season. She has confirmed she will undergo surgery immediately following the Games. Her qualifying score of 90.25, despite the injury, underscores her dominance in the discipline.

Liu Jiayu of China, the 2018 Olympic silver medalist, crashed during her second qualifying run and was carried off the course on a stretcher. Her condition is reportedly stable, but she will not compete in the final.

Historic Context

• Chloe Kim won gold at PyeongChang 2018 (age 17) and Beijing 2022 (age 21).
• No snowboarder in Olympic history—male or female—has won three consecutive gold medals in the halfpipe.
• A win today would make Kim the most decorated Olympic halfpipe snowboarder of all time.
• Queralt Castellet (36), competing in her sixth Olympics, has announced this will be her final competition.

Final Start List (Selected)

The 12-woman final will feature athletes from 7 nations. Full start order will be determined by reverse qualifying rank:

How to Watch

Weather & Course Conditions

Livigno Snow Park is reporting clear skies and temperatures of approximately -8°C (18°F) with light winds. Conditions are ideal for world-class halfpipe competition. The pipe has been groomed overnight and is expected to be fast.

Format & Judging

The final consists of three runs per athlete. Only the single highest-scoring run counts toward the final ranking. Scores are based on:

• Amplitude: Height of airs above the lip
• Difficulty: Complexity of tricks and combinations
• Execution: Clean landings, grabs, and style
• Progression: Variety and innovation

Chloe Kim's Potential Record-Breaking Run

Should Kim secure gold today, she will:

• Become the first snowboarder ever with three Olympic halfpipe gold medals
• Join an elite group of Winter Olympians with three consecutive individual golds (Eric Heiden, Bonnie Blair, Marit Bjørgen, Ole Einar Bjørndalen)
• Extend her unbeaten streak in Olympic halfpipe competition to three Games

Quotes

"I'm not thinking about the history. I'm just thinking about landing my runs. My shoulder is what it is—I'll deal with it next week. Today is about having fun and snowboarding." – Chloe Kim, speaking to NBC after qualifying.

"Chloe is the greatest to ever do it. To compete against her is an honor. To beat her would be a dream." – Sara Shimizu, Japan, on her rivalry with Kim.

Live Updates

This article will be updated live during the final. Refresh for the latest scores and medal standings.

Related Coverage

• 2026 Winter Olympics: Complete Snowboarding Schedule

References

1. Milano Cortina 2026 – Snowboard Official Website. Olympics.com. Retrieved February 12, 2026.
2. NBC Olympics – Women's Halfpipe Qualifying Results. February 11, 2026.
3. FIS Snowboard – World Cup Standings & Olympic Qualification. Retrieved February 12, 2026.
4. Associated Press. "Chloe Kim competing through torn labrum in pursuit of third gold". February 10, 2026.
5. Reuters. "Liu Jiayu carried off course after qualifying crash". February 11, 2026.