The Winter Olympics are officially underway in Italy. Fans from around the world are tuning in to cheer on their home teams, ride the thrill of a win and the agony of defeat, and take in the pomp and circumstance. For many viewers, the Games will be enjoyed with a side of cannabis. If you’re looking for the best weed strains for the Winter Olympics, this event-by-event guide belongs on your watch-party podium.
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Ice Hockey – Tropicana Cookies
A quintessential winter sport, ice hockey is one of the Olympics’ most popular events. Tropicana Cookies is a great companion, helping you lock in. This focused hybrid leans sativa in flavor and effects, keeping you present enough to follow the puck through every heart-pounding moment.
Figure Skating – Blue Dream
A longtime fan favorite, figure skating is a graceful dance across the ice. Blue Dream is an ideal strain for taking in the emotion and drama on the world stage—a nice pairing for triple axels and triple takes—stimulating both body and mind.
Skiing – Sour Diesel
For this high-speed, high-impact category, Sour Diesel is the strain for you. The perfect lift ticket, this iconic sativa-dominant hybrid drops you right into the action.
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Curling – White Widow
Curling, often called chess on ice, has become one of the most-watched events thanks to its strategic, disciplined pace. White Widow, a classic indica-leaning hybrid, helps you settle in and stay focused so you won’t want to look away.
Sledding – Lemon Cherry Gelato
Whether you’re watching the luge or bobsled, these blisteringly fast (and undeniably dangerous) runs call for something to take the edge off. Lemon Cherry Gelato is a mellow hybrid that melts stress while delivering a bright head high.
Speed Skating – Jack Herer
Another thrilling, dynamic winter sport, speed skating is one of the most intense competitions in the Games. Match the pace with a hit or two of Jack Herer, the classic sativa known for energizing, creative effects that keep you mentally in the race.
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Snowboarding – Gary Payton
Stylish and progression-driven, snowboarding is a newer Winter Olympics staple with plenty of swagger. It’s only fitting to watch the halfpipe or big air with a side of Gary Payton, a heavy-hitting hybrid that’s appropriately descended from the Snowman strain.
SkiMo – Cereal Milk
Making its Olympic debut in 2026, ski mountaineering, often shortened to SkiMo, has athletes traversing rugged terrain on skis and on foot—and it could become a breakout viewing event. A joint or bowl of Cereal Milk, another popular Snowman cross, keeps things relaxed yet focused.
The Winter Olympics are 17 days of heart-pounding, non-stop action on the world’s stage. If you’re lighting up while you watch, these strains can help keep your viewing in medal contention.
