Kappa®, the Official Technical Apparel Partner of U.S. Ski & Snowboard, has unveiled the Olympic and Paralympic uniform that will be worn by all 10 U.S. Ski & Snowboard teams at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games.
The collection will outfit athletes across all Stifel U.S. Ski Team disciplines—alpine skiing, cross country, freestyle aerials, freestyle moguls, freeski, ski jumping, nordic combined, and Para alpine—as well as the Hydro Flask U.S. Snowboard Team and the Toyota U.S. Para Snowboard Team when competition begins Feb. 6, 2026.
A Unified Look for the Olympic Stage
The uniform design draws directly from American identity. Stars, flag-inspired patches, and bold graphic elements define the look, anchored by a traditional red, white, and blue color palette that remains unmistakably Team USA.
Developed through close collaboration between Kappa Sport’s design team and U.S. Ski & Snowboard, the collection balances discipline-specific performance demands with a unified visual identity. Each garment reflects the technical needs of its sport while reinforcing a single, cohesive team presence across all Olympic and Paralympic disciplines.
Built for Performance and Confidence
“This uniform represents everything we want our teams to feel as they arrive in Milano Cortina: united, confident, and ready to perform at the highest level,” said Sophie Goldschmidt, President and CEO of U.S. Ski & Snowboard.
“Working closely with Kappa, we created a collection that delivers world-class technical performance while celebrating the pride, history, and identity of our team,” Goldschmidt said. “For the first time since the 1980s, every Olympic and Paralympic athlete under U.S. Ski & Snowboard will wear the same uniform, and that shared look reflects the strength of our athletes, our partnership, and our collective pursuit of excellence on the world’s biggest stage.”
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Inspired by a Classic Olympic Era
Design inspiration comes from Team USA’s iconic uniforms at the Los Angeles 1984 Olympic Games. Signature elements recalling the LA ’84 aesthetic include a star band inspired by the American flag and bold “USA” lettering, which appear throughout the collection as defining visual features.
While garments vary in construction and technical detailing to meet the demands of 10 different sports, consistent colors and shared design elements create a strong, unified team image across the entire Olympic and Paralympic delegation.
A Complete Olympic Collection
The Milano Cortina 2026 lineup includes jackets and pants, a technical anorak, a long jacket, sport-specific race suits, and a dedicated merchandise collection featuring lifestyle apparel and accessories designed for fans and skiers.
With this release, Kappa continues its collaborative partnership with U.S. Ski & Snowboard, which began in 2022, reinforcing its long-term commitment to winter-sport performance at the highest level.
About U.S. Ski & Snowboard
U.S. Ski & Snowboard is the Olympic and Paralympic National Governing Body for ski and snowboard sports in the United States. Based in Park City, Utah, the organization represents nearly 240 elite athletes competing across 10 teams, including the Stifel U.S. Ski Team, the Hydro Flask U.S. Snowboard Team, and the Toyota U.S. Para Snowboard Team. Founded in 1905, U.S. Ski & Snowboard also provides leadership and development pathways for tens of thousands of athletes nationwide.
About Kappa®
Kappa® is a global sportswear brand owned by BasicNet SpA, an Italian company headquartered in Turin. Through an international network of partners and licensees, BasicNet operates brands across apparel, footwear, and accessories while supporting research, development, product industrialization, and global marketing.
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