Las Vegas Sports TV Guide: Olympics Surge and College Hoops Heat Up February 16

By Matthias Binder
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Olympic Coverage Commands the Spotlight (Image Credits: Unsplash)

Las Vegas sports enthusiasts face a day dominated by Winter Olympics action alongside compelling college basketball matchups available across local and national channels.[1][2]

Olympic Coverage Commands the Spotlight

The 2026 Milan Winter Olympics continue to captivate viewers with extensive live and replay broadcasts throughout the day. Networks like NBC, USA Network, and Peacock deliver non-stop events from alpine skiing to figure skating.

Early morning highlights include men’s slalom runs starting at 3 a.m. PT on USA Network, followed by snowboarding qualifications and curling matches on Peacock. Primetime features freestyle skiing big air finals and pairs figure skating on NBC at 7 p.m. PT.[1]

  • 3:00 a.m.: Alpine Skiing Men’s Slalom Run 1 (USA Network, Peacock)
  • 6:30 a.m.: Alpine Skiing Men’s Slalom Run 2 (USA Network, Peacock)
  • 9:40 a.m.: Women’s Ice Hockey Semifinal – USA vs. Sweden (NBC, Peacock)
  • 12:30 p.m.: Freestyle Skiing Women’s Big Air Final (NBC, Peacock)
  • 2:55 p.m.: Figure Skating Pairs’ Free Skate Final (NBC, Peacock)
  • 7:00 p.m.: NBC Primetime – Figure Skating, Freestyle Skiing, Bobsled (NBC, Peacock)

These events offer high-stakes drama as athletes vie for medals in Milan’s challenging conditions.

College Basketball Delivers Rivalries and Key Games

Men’s college basketball provides prime-time excitement with ranked teams clashing on major networks. Syracuse travels to Duke at 6 p.m. PT on ESPN, pitting two historic programs against each other in Cameron Indoor Stadium.

Houston faces Iowa State later at 8 p.m. PT on ESPN, a battle with implications for conference standings. Additional games fill the afternoon and evening slate.[2]

Time (PT) Matchup Network
5:00 p.m. Colgate at Boston University CBS Sports
6:00 p.m. Syracuse at Duke ESPN
6:00 p.m. Bethune-Cookman at Jackson State ESPNU
7:00 p.m. Drexel at Stony Brook CBS Sports
8:00 p.m. Houston at Iowa State ESPN

Women’s action kicks off earlier with Iowa at Nebraska on FOX at noon PT, followed by Utah at Oklahoma State at 2 p.m. PT. Mississippi State visits Arkansas at 7:30 p.m. PT on SEC Network.[1]

Local Favorites Gear Up for Action

While no live local games air today, Vegas teams prepare for busy stretches ahead. The Golden Knights hit the road next Thursday against Los Angeles at 7 p.m. PT on TNT, truTV, and HBO Max, with radio coverage on KKGK-AM (1340) and KFLG-FM (94.7).

Silver Knights wrap their weekend with a game at San Jose yesterday on KLAV-AM (1230). UNLV men’s basketball hosts Colorado State Wednesday at 8 p.m. PT on CBSSN, while the women travel to San Diego State the same night.[3]

Desert Dogs lacrosse hosts Vancouver on Feb. 27 at 7:30 p.m. PT on Fox and SSSEN.

Additional Viewing Options Round Out the Day

Tennis fans catch early rounds from Delray Beach, Rio de Janeiro, Doha, and Dubai starting at 1 a.m. PT on Tennis Channel. College baseball and softball games appear on ESPN+ and SECN+ throughout the afternoon.

Niche events like curling and short track speed skating fill gaps between marquee Olympic competitions.

Key Takeaways:
  • Olympics dominate with over 20 events across NBCUniversal channels.
  • Prime college hoops: Syracuse-Duke and Houston-Iowa State on ESPN.
  • Local previews highlight Golden Knights’ road trip starting Feb. 25.

As screens light up with international competition and domestic rivalries, Las Vegas viewers have prime options to stay engaged. What matchup will you prioritize tonight? Tell us in the comments.

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