Winter Olympic Games 2026: Everything You Need to Know
The Winter Olympic Games 2026 will be held in Milan-Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, from February 6 to 22, 2026. It will be the third time Italy hosts the Winter Olympic Games, after Cortina 1956 and Turin 2006.
Key Dates for the 2026 Olympic Games
- Opening ceremony: February 6, 2026
- Competitions: February 6-22, 2026
- Closing ceremony: February 22, 2026
- Duration: 16 days
- Venues: Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo (Italian Alps)
Olympic Ski Resorts 2026
⛷️ Cortina d'Ampezzo
Main venue for alpine skiing events:
- Men’s and women’s downhill
- Super-G
- Alpine combined
- Historic Olympic slopes
🎿 Bormio
Will host men’s alpine skiing events:
- Downhill
- Super-G
- Stelvio slope (legendary)
🏔️ Livigno
- Snowboard
- Freestyle skiing
⛰️ Val di Fiemme
- Cross-country skiing
- Nordic combined
- Ski jumping
Sports at the Winter Olympic Games 2026
- Alpine skiing
- Cross-country skiing
- Biathlon
- Ski jumping
- Nordic combined
- Snowboard
- Freestyle skiing
- Ice hockey
- Figure skating
- Speed skating
- Curling
- Bobsleigh
- Skeleton
- Luge
Prepare Your Trip to the Italian Alps
If you plan to visit the Olympic resorts or ski in the Alps during 2026, secure your gear in advance. At CaranvaSports we offer ski rentals at the main Alpine resorts.
Resorts Near the Olympic Venues
Take advantage of the Games to ski at nearby resorts:
- Cortina d'Ampezzo: Olympic venue, 120 km of slopes
- Bormio: Legendary Olympic slopes
- Livigno: Duty-free, excellent for snowboarding
- Val Gardena: Near Cortina, Dolomites
Key Facts Milan-Cortina 2026
- Host country: Italy
- Cities: Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo
- Sports: 16 disciplines
- Events: 116 competitions
- Expected athletes: Approx. 2,900
- Countries: More than 90 nations
How to Reach the Olympic Venues
✈️ Airports
- Milan Malpensa: Main airport
- Venice Marco Polo: Near Cortina (160 km)
- Bergamo Orio al Serio: Budget alternative
🚗 By Car
- From Milan to Cortina: 400 km (4h30)
- From Venice to Cortina: 160 km (2h)
Accommodation During the Games
Book well in advance:
- Hotels in Cortina, Milan, and surroundings
- Apartments in nearby resorts
- High prices during the Games
- Alternative: stay in nearby resorts
Tickets for the 2026 Olympic Games
- Official sales through Milano Cortina 2026
- Prices vary by event
- Opening/closing ceremonies: most sought after
- Alpine skiing events: very popular
Olympic Legacy in the Alps
The Olympic Games leave behind facilities that benefit skiers:
- Improved and modernized slopes
- New lifts
- State-of-the-art facilities
- Better access to the resorts
Frequently Asked Questions Winter Olympic Games 2026
When are the Winter Olympic Games 2026?
From February 6 to 22, 2026 in Milan-Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.
Where are they held?
At various venues in the Italian Alps: Cortina d'Ampezzo, Bormio, Livigno, Val di Fiemme, and Milan.
Can I ski on the Olympic slopes?
Yes, many Olympic slopes are open to the public outside the Games.
How many sports will there be?
16 disciplines with 116 medal events.
Useful Information
- Official website: milanocortina2026.olympics.com
- Dates: February 6-22, 2026
- Venues: Milan and Italian Alps
- Sports: 16 disciplines
- Athletes: ~2,900
The Winter Olympic Games 2026 will be a unique opportunity to enjoy top-level sport in the Italian Alps and ski on legendary Olympic slopes.
