Winter Olympics 2026: All to know about Milan-Cortina Games
Summary
The 25th Winter Olympics will take place in Milan-Cortina, Italy, with 3,500 athletes competing in 116 events. The Olympics will begin with an opening ceremony at the San Siro Stadium in Milan and conclude with a closing ceremony in Verona. These will be the most geographically spread-out Winter Games in history, encompassing multiple locations in northern Italy.Key Facts
- The 2026 Winter Olympics will be in Milan-Cortina, Italy.
- 3,500 athletes are expected to compete in 116 events across 16 disciplines.
- The Games will last 19 days, starting on a Friday and ending with the closing ceremony on February 22.
- For the first time, the opening ceremony will occur at several locations, mainly at Milan's San Siro Stadium.
- Italy has hosted the Olympics three times before: Winter Games in 1956 and 2006, and Summer Games in 1960.
- New Olympic sport in 2026: Ski mountaineering, or “skimo,” featuring sprint races and a mixed relay.
- Key sports include alpine skiing, ice hockey, and freestyle snowboarding.
- Broadcast rights for the Olympics include NBC in the U.S., CBC in Canada, and BBC in the U.K.
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