Overview
- The trials run Jan. 2–5 at the Pettit National Ice Center, with weekend sessions sold out and only limited tickets reported for Friday and Monday.
- Live broadcasts are available on NBC and USA Network, with full streaming on Peacock throughout the event.
- World record-holder Jordan Stolz is prequalified in the 500m, 1000m, 1500m and mass start based on World Cup results and need only start each race to secure his Olympic entries.
- Erin Jackson is effectively prequalified in the 500m and, despite a hamstring issue, needs only to participate to clinch a third Olympic berth.
- Most remaining spots will be earned by results this weekend under strict distance quotas, with the official U.S. roster expected after Monday’s racing; contenders include Brittany Bowe, Mia Manganello, Emery Lehman, Ethan Cepuran and Casey Dawson.