A. Rahman
The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics are just days away, bringing the world’s top winter athletes to stunning spots across northern Italy for a celebration of snow, ice, and Italian flair.
Running from February 6 to 22, 2026, the Games will feature over 3,500 athletes from around 93 countries competing for 195 medals in 16 disciplines.
This edition stands out as one of the most geographically spread-out in Olympic history, with events split between the bustling city of Milan and the picturesque mountain town of Cortina d’Ampezzo, plus clusters in nearby areas like Bormio, Livigno, and Val di Fiemme.
Milan will host the Opening Ceremony along with ice-based sports such as figure skating, hockey, short track, and speed skating. Cortina, a classic winter resort that co-hosted the 1956 Games, takes center stage for snow events like alpine skiing, bobsleigh, curling, luge, and skeleton.
Exciting additions keep things fresh: ski mountaineering makes its full Olympic debut with men’s and women’s sprints plus a mixed relay. New events include women’s doubles luge, women’s large hill ski jumping, mixed team skeleton, dual moguls in freestyle, and team combined alpine skiing.
The adorable mascots add charm Tina (inspired by Cortina) for the Olympics and Milo (nodding to Milan) for the Paralympics, a pair of friendly, snowy creatures ready to welcome the world.
With 15 venues in total, from modern arenas in Milan to historic slopes in the Dolomites, the Games promise breathtaking backdrops and a mix of urban energy and alpine tradition. The Paralympics follow from March 6 to 15, continuing the action.
Key Sports and Highlights
- Ice events in Milan: Figure Skating, Ice Hockey, Short Track, Speed Skating
- Mountain classics in Cortina: Alpine Skiing, Curling, Sliding sports
- Debut spotlight: Ski Mountaineering
- New medal opportunities: Women’s events expanded in several disciplines
Quick Summary
Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics run February 6-22, featuring 16 sports, 195 medal events, and over 3,500 athletes across Milan (ice sports, Opening Ceremony) and Cortina d’Ampezzo (snow events). Highlights include ski mountaineering’s debut, new gender-equity events, mascots Tina and Milo, and venues spread across northern Italy; Paralympics March 6-15.
