2026 Olympic Freestyle Skiing Women's Big Air Prediction & Preview
Updated July 9, 2026
The women’s freestyle skiing big air competition at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina is expected to be one of the most unpredictable snow events of these Games. Scheduled for February 14 and 16 at the Livigno Snow Park, this discipline features athletes launching off massive jumps, spinning and flipping in the air before nailing landings under pressure. But all of that is easier said than done on this big stage. Before the action begins, you will find my women's big air predictions below.
Below are the current outright betting odds for the women’s big air event at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
One of the most compelling stories entering these Olympics is the presence of Eileen Gu, who won gold in this event at the 2022 Winter Games and is trying to add another big air title to her resume. Gu’s star power is enormous, and her ability to execute high-difficulty tricks has made her a perennial favorite in multiple freestyle disciplines. At the 2026 Olympic slopestyle final, she narrowly missed gold, finishing second, evidence that she remains in peak competitive shape.
Another major storyline is the resurgence of Mathilde Gremaud of Switzerland. Gremaud successfully defended her slopestyle title earlier in these Games, illustrating her consistency and technical prowess. Her big air odds position her as the second favorite, and she has proven she can contend for medals across multiple freestyle disciplines. The proximity of her slopestyle performance to Gold suggests her confidence is high heading into big air.
On the breakout front, Canadian skier Megan Oldham has been steadily rising in big air competition. Her World Cup performances and podium appearances this season have made her a threat, and she sits among the contenders with a solid set of tricks that could push her onto the podium if conditions align. Similarly, Britain’s Kirsty Muir has delivered recent World Cup results, including a big air win at a World Cup event, which provides a strong case for her inclusion in day-of competition predictions.
Athletes like Giulia Tanno, Olivia Asselin, Marin Hamill, and Sandra Eie round out the extended field with longer odds but strong potential to surprise. In big air, a single exceptional run can vault a competitor into medal consideration, so bettors need to weigh not only consistency but peak scoring ability.
Pick: Eileen Gu ATS PRO
Confidence: 4.2 out of 5
With the top two favorites separated by only slight odds differences, the contest appears poised to be tightly contested. Eileen Gu’s legacy and current form make her my pick for gold, while Mathilde Gremaud’s recent competitive resurgence makes her a highly credible alternative choice for those considering second-favorite value bets.
