Winter Olympics Viewer's Guide: Thursday, Feb. 6
Here's our chronological list of the events U.S. Olympic fans should consider watching for Thursday, Feb. 6.
Trying to watch the Olympics? Even with NBCOlympics.com now streaming every event live online, the wild array of events can make the viewing experience a bit bewildering.
But we're here to help. Here's our chronological list of the events U.S. Olympic fans should consider watching, and where. All times Eastern and all events are live action unless otherwise noted.
Even though the Opening Ceremonies are at 11 a.m. ET on Friday (tape-delayed on NBC at 8 p.m.), there are a few events Thursday to get excited for the start of the games.
1 a.m. ET -- Men's Slopestyle Qualification, NBCOlympics.com: If you were planning to stay up late to watch the first Olympic event, you might want to re-think that plan. Shaun White has pulled out of the inaugural competition to focus solely on the halfpipe.
5 a.m. ET -- Women's Slopestyle Qualification, NBCOlympics: An interesting storyline here will be the battle between Canada's Kaya Turski and USA's Maggie Voisin, who is just 15 years old. At the 2014 Winter X Games, Turski won gold, while Voisin won silver.
9 a.m. ET -- Women's Moguls Qualifications: This will be your first chance to watch Hannah Kearney, who won gold in this event an the Vancouver Olympics (2010).
10:30 a.m. ET -- Men's Short Program Team event, NBCOlympics.com: Can't wait for the individual figure skating event? You can check out the new team event. Each country will have a team of skaters, represented by a men's individual, women's individual, pairs and ice dancers to perform a short program and free skate. Ashley Wagner is expected to skate for the women in the short program.
12:10 p.m. ET -- Pairs Short Program Team event, NBCOlympics.com: Two-time national champion pairs skaters Marissa Castelli and Simon Shnapir take the ice, looking to help the US win gold.
