<p>Everything to know about dates, locations, sports, and what makes Milano Cortina 2026 a landmark Winter Games.</p>

<p data-start="42" data-end="437">With just months to go, the <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">2026 Winter Olympics</span></span> are shaping up to be one of the most geographically ambitious Games in recent memory. Officially known as <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Milano Cortina 2026</span></span>, the event will unfold across northern Italy, blending historic cities, alpine resorts, and modern arenas into a multi-cluster celebration of winter sports.&nbsp;</p>
<p data-start="439" data-end="496">Below, everything to know about the 2026 Winter Olympics.</p>

<h2>When Are the 2026 Winter Olympics?</h2>

<p data-start="542" data-end="828">The Milano Cortina Games run from February 6 to February 22, 2026, with preliminary competitions beginning on February 4. Across 17 days of medal events, athletes from around the world will compete in 16 sports, making this one of the most expansive Winter Olympics to date.</p>
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<p data-start="832" data-end="880"><strong data-start="832" data-end="861">Preliminary Events Begin:</strong> February 4, 2026</p>
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<p data-start="883" data-end="923"><strong data-start="883" data-end="904">Opening Ceremony:</strong> February 6, 2026</p>
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<p data-start="926" data-end="967"><strong data-start="926" data-end="947">Closing Ceremony:</strong> February 22, 2026</p>
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<h2>Where Are the 2026 Olympic Games Being Held?</h2>

<p data-start="1010" data-end="1172">Rather than a single host city, the 2026 Olympics are organized into four main event clusters, each highlighting a different side of Italy&rsquo;s winter landscape.</p>
<h3 data-start="1174" data-end="1194">Milano (Milan)</h3>
<p data-start="1195" data-end="1394">The fashion and financial capital of Italy will host the Opening Ceremony at the iconic <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">San Siro Stadium</span></span>, along with Figure Skating, Speed Skating, and Ice Hockey events.</p>
<h3 data-start="1396" data-end="1432">Valtellina (Livigno &amp; Stelvio)</h3>
<p data-start="1433" data-end="1611">This alpine region will be home to Freestyle Skiing, Snowboarding, Ski Mountaineering, and Men&rsquo;s Alpine Skiing&mdash;set against some of the most dramatic mountain backdrops in Europe.</p>
<h3 data-start="1613" data-end="1649">Cortina d&rsquo;Ampezzo &amp; Anterselva</h3>
<p data-start="1650" data-end="1842">A historic Winter Olympics host in its own right, <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Cortina d'Ampezzo</span></span> will stage Women&rsquo;s Alpine Skiing, Curling, Sliding Sports (Bobsleigh, Luge, Skeleton), and Biathlon.</p>
<h3 data-start="1844" data-end="1883">Val di Fiemme (Predazzo &amp; Tesero)</h3>
<p data-start="1884" data-end="1986">Known for its Nordic skiing legacy, this region will host Ski Jumping and Cross-Country Skiing events.</p>

<h2>What Sports Are Included For The 2026 Olympics?</h2>

<p data-start="2023" data-end="2291">The 2026 Winter Olympics will feature 16 sports across ice, snow, and alpine disciplines. Notably, Ski Mountaineering makes its Olympic debut, adding a new endurance-driven event that blends climbing and downhill speed&mdash;very on-brand for Italy&rsquo;s rugged terrain.</p>
<p data-start="2293" data-end="2420">Early competitions will include Hockey, Curling, Ski Jumping, and Alpine Skiing, with medal events spread throughout the Games.</p>

Everything To Know About The 2026 Olympics

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