Ski Jumping at Milano Cortina 2026: Events, Hill Sizes & Venue
Guide to all 5 ski jumping events at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Predazzo, Val di Fiemme, including individual, team, and mixed competitions.
Overview
Ski jumping is one of the oldest winter sports in the Olympic programme, captivating audiences with the elemental spectacle of human flight. At Milano Cortina 2026, five medal events are contested on the hills at Predazzo in the Val di Fiemme, Trentino. The programme includes individual and team events on both the normal hill and large hill, plus the mixed team competition introduced at Beijing 2022.
Venue: Trampolino dal Ben, Predazzo
The ski jumping facility at Predazzo is part of the Val di Fiemme Nordic sports complex that also hosts cross-country skiing. The Trampolino dal Ben has been a regular venue for FIS World Cup events and hosted competitions during the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in 2003 and 2013.
- Normal Hill (HS 104) — Hill size of 104 metres, with a K-point at 95 metres
- Large Hill (HS 140) — Hill size of 140 metres, with a K-point at 125 metres
Both hills were upgraded ahead of the Games, with modernised in-run tracks, improved wind protection measures, and expanded spectator areas. The venue's position in the valley floor of Val di Fiemme means wind conditions can be variable, adding an element of unpredictability that the jury manages through gate adjustments and wind compensation points.
The 5 Medal Events
| Event | Format | Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Individual Normal Hill | Men | HS 104 |
| Individual Large Hill | Men | HS 140 |
| Team Normal Hill | Men (4 per team) | HS 104 |
| Team Large Hill | Men (4 per team) | HS 140 |
| Mixed Team | 2 men + 2 women | HS 104 |
Individual Events
Each individual competition consists of two rounds. After the first round, the top 30 athletes advance to the final round. Jumpers are scored on distance (measured to the nearest half-metre) and style (five judges award up to 20 points each, with the highest and lowest marks dropped). Gate factor and wind compensation points adjust scores to account for varying conditions, ensuring fairness across the start list.
The in-run speed on the normal hill reaches approximately 90 km/h, while the large hill sees athletes approach the take-off at around 92 km/h. Flight times last just a few seconds, but the difference between a medal and missing the podium is often less than two metres of distance or a fraction of a point in style.
Team Events
In the team normal hill and team large hill, each nation fields four jumpers who each complete two rounds. Team scores are summed, creating a collective competition where consistency across all four athletes is paramount. Traditional powerhouses include Germany, Austria, Norway, Slovenia, Japan, and Poland.
Mixed Team Event
The mixed team event features two women and two men from each nation, jumping on the normal hill. Each athlete completes one round, and the team scores are combined. This event debuted at Beijing 2022 amid controversy over equipment disqualifications, and the ski jumping community has since refined its procedures. The mixed team format broadens the competition and gives nations with strong women's and men's programmes an additional medal opportunity.
Scoring Explained
The total score for each jump combines three components:
- Distance points — 60 points at the K-point, with points added or deducted for every half-metre beyond or short of that mark
- Style points — Five judges score the flight and landing out of 20, with the best and worst dropped
- Gate and wind compensation — Mathematical adjustments that account for in-run length changes and wind conditions during the jump
Key Contenders
Austria, Germany, Slovenia, and Norway enter with deep squads. Poland's Dawid Kubacki and individual stars from Japan and Switzerland will challenge for medals. On the women's side (competing in the mixed event), athletes from Slovenia, Norway, and Japan are among the favourites.