2026 Winter Olympics Host Cities
The 2026 Winter Olympic Games are officially awarded to Milan-Cortina d'Italia. The event spans venues across Lombardy and the Veneto region in northern Italy. The main ceremonial venues are the Milano Cortina Arena in Milan and the Tofane venue cluster in Cortina d'Italia. Official planning details are managed by the organizing committee and the International Olympic Committee.
Key Venues and Events
Competitions are scheduled across multiple clusters, including Milan, Cortina d'Italia, Bormio, Livigno, and Predazzo. Core winter sports take place in mountain venues, while ice sports are centered in Milan. The plan uses a mix of existing facilities and temporary structures to reduce new construction.
Travel and Practical Facts
The Games are set for February 6 to 22, 2026, with the Opening Ceremony in Milan and the Closing Ceremony in Cortina d'Italia. Most venues are reachable by train or short domestic flights. Visitors typically need a Schengen visa to enter Italy for tourism or event attendance. Up-to-date ticketing and transport guidance is published on the official Olympic website at olympics.com.
