2010 Winter Olympics NBC TV Schedule - Figure Skating

NBC has announced its broadcast schedule for the Olympics. For those viewers that have access to only NBC, I have listed the most current schedule of all the Figure Skating events. The main figure skating 2010 Winter Olympics NBC TV Schedule - Men's and Ladies Figure Skating events will be shown live on prime time on NBC, given that Vancouver, Canada is in the North American time zone. For those viewers who only have over-the-air TV broadcast capabilities, I have listed the most current TV schedule of all the men's and ladies (women's) figure skating events. For Olympics fans that have access to satellite, cable, or HD, streaming broadband coverage, you will have additional options for viewing many events.

Finding out the times for viewing at NBCOlympics.com was much easier for the Winter Olympics as compared to finding out the TV schedule for the 2008 Summer Olympics. This time, the site did not require a user to create an account and login. Having dial-up internet service two years ago resulted in extremely slow page loading last time I checked.

The times are subject to change and you should check NBCOlympics.com for daily updates. There is also a handy "Alert Me" button adjacent to each event, so you may receive an alert if you wish. The listings below show only those men's and ladies Figure Skating events viewable on NBC. Pairs, Ice Dancing, Free Skate, Compulsories, Finals, and the Champions Exhibition Gala (my favorite, other than the ladies final) are featured.

Which women will be at the Olympics for the premier medal event?

The US Figure Skating Nationals was on last night, and the top four finishers were Rachael Flatt and Mirai Nagasu, Ashley Wagner, and Sasha Cohen. Two will be chosen by "committee" to represent Team USA at the 2010 Winter Olympics. The results should be announced soon. For the record, Sasha Cohen finished fourth, and will probably not be chosen, although she looked to be in top form, but sadly, did not perform extraordinarily well at Nationals.

Figure Skaters' Photo Gallery - U.S.
To see some of the top figure skaters' portraits, go to the photo gallery.
http://figureskating.about.com/od/famousskaters/ig/NBC-USOC-Photo-Shoot/Evan-Lysacek---NBC-USOC.htm

Ice skating personalities on twitter: www.twitter.com
Tanith Belbin - @TanithJLB
Kristi Yamaguchi - yamaguchikristi
Scott Hamilton (commentating at the Olympics) - ScottHamilton09

Catch your favorite figure skaters in action.

NBC TV Schdedule for Figure Skating at the 2010 Winter Olympics - all times CT (Central Standard Time).

Friday, February 12
8:00pm - 11:00pm Opening Ceremony
2010 Olympic Winter Games begin from Vancouver with the first-ever indoor Opening Ceremony.

Sunday, February 14
6:00pm - 10:00pm: Pairs Short Program - Live.
10:35pm - 11:05pm : Recap of Pairs Short Program.
11:05pm - 3:05am: Replay- Pairs Short Program.

Monday, February 15
7:00pm - 11:00pm: Pairs Figure Skating Free Skate - Live.

Tuesday, February 16
1:00am - 4:00am: Replay - Pairs Figure Skating Free Skate.
7:00pm - 11:00pm: Men's Figure Skating Short Program - Live.

Wednesday, February 17
1:00am - 4:00am: Replay - Men's Figure Skating Short Program.

Thursday, February 18
7:00pm - 11:00pm: Men's Free Skate - Live. Medal Event.

Friday, February 19
1:00am - 4:00am: Replay - Men's Free Skate.
2:00pm - 4:00pm: Recap of Men's Free Skate.
7:00pm - 10:30pm: Ice Dancing begins.

Saturday, February 20
12:30am - 4:00am: Ice Dancing.

Sunday, February 21
6:00pm - 10:00pm: Ice Dancing
11:35pm - 3:35am: Replay - Ice Dancing.

Monday, February 22
7:00pm - 11:00pm: Ice Dancing - Free Dance - Live.

Tuesday, February 23
1:00am - 4:00am: Replay - Ice Dancing.
7:00pm - 11:00pm: Women's Figure Skating begins.
11:35pm - 1:05am: Recap - Women's Figure Skating.

Wednesday, February 24
1:00am - 4:00am: Replay -Women's Figure Skating.

Thursday, February 25
2:00pm - 4:00pm: Preview of tonight's premier event - Ladies Free Skate.
7:00pm - 11:00pm: Women's Free Skate - Live. Medal Event.
11:35pm - 1:05am: Recap - Women's Free Skate and medal ceremonies.

Friday, February 26
1:00am - 4:00am: Replay - Women's Free Skate.

Saturday, February 27
7:00pm - 10:00pm: Champions Exhibition Gala.

Sunday, February 28
6:00pm - 9:30pm: Closing Ceremonies - Live.
12:02am - 3:02am: Replay - Champions Exhibition Gala.