Summary
The Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, a key venue for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, is not yet finished. With only five days before the first scheduled match, organizers are rushing to complete the stadium. Concerns have been raised about safety and readiness, affecting the upcoming games.
Key Facts
- The Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena is still under construction with five days left until its first use.
- It has a seating capacity of 11,800 and is one of two new venues for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan.
- Many parts of the arena, including hospitality areas and seating, are incomplete.
- Key utilities like electricity and water are operational, but elevators and restrooms are not ready.
- The arena is supposed to host major ice hockey events, including gold medal matches.
- The NHL has expressed concerns about the rink’s size and ice quality, affecting player safety.
- A test event in January had issues, including an ice repair delay.
- A boycott warning was issued due to safety concerns with the ice rink's dimensions.
