
Milano Cortina 2026: Your Complete Guide to the Winter Olympics

The Italian Alps will host alpine events in Cortina d’Ampezzo. (Credit: Milano Cortina 2026 Committee)
From February 6-22, 2026, Italy will host the XXV Winter Olympic Games across two iconic locations: the fashion capital Milan and the Alpine paradise Cortina d’Ampezzo. Here’s everything you need to know about this historic dual-city event.
Key Facts at a Glance
Category | Details |
---|---|
Dates | February 6-22, 2026 |
Host Cities | Milan (urban events) & Cortina (alpine events) |
Nations | 90+ expected |
Athletes | 2,900 participants |
New Sport | Ski Mountaineering |
Venues & Events
Milan Cluster
- 🏟️ San Siro Stadium: Opening Ceremony
- ⛸️ PalaItalia Santa Giulia: Ice Hockey
- 🎿 Fiera Milano: Figure Skating, Short Track
Cortina Cluster
- ⛷️ Tofane Slope: Alpine Skiing
- 🛷 Cortina Olympic Track: Bobsleigh, Luge
- ❄️ Antelao Arena: Curling
Athletes to Watch
Sport | Athlete | Country |
---|---|---|
Alpine Skiing | Mikaela Shiffrin | USA |
Snowboard | Chloe Kim | USA |
Figure Skating | Yuma Kagiyama | Japan |
Ski Mountaineering | Robert Antonioli | Italy |
How to Watch
- 🇺🇸 USA: NBC & Peacock
- 🇮🇹 Italy: Rai & Discovery+
- 🇬🇧 UK: BBC & Eurosport
- 🌍 Global Stream: Olympics.com
Sustainability Initiatives
- ♻️ 90% existing/renovated venues
- 🚆 New high-speed rail connecting Milan-Cortina
- 🌱 Carbon-neutral certification target
Ticket Sales
Available from late 2024 via the official website. Sign up for alerts now.
⛷️ Travel Tip: Book accommodation early – Cortina hotels are 85% reserved already!
Did You Know?
This will be Italy's fourth Olympics:
- 1956 Winter (Cortina)
- 1960 Summer (Rome)
- 2006 Winter (Turin)
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