The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games are beginning to take shape with the unveiling of their official competition schedule. From February 6 to 22, 2026, over 2,900 elite athletes will compete in a total of 116 medal events against the vibrant backdrop of Milan and the breathtaking Italian Alps.

This return of the Winter Games to Italy, 20 years after Turin 2006, promises to be an unforgettable event. With presale tickets set to open on February 6, 2025, fans and organizers are already gearing up for this global celebration of winter sports.

KEY DATES

The schedule features highlights starting February 4, two days before the opening ceremony at Milan’s San Siro Stadium, with the first mixed curling matches in Cortina. On February 7, audiences will witness the first medals awarded in events like the men’s downhill on Bormio’s Stelvio slope and the men’s snowboard big air in Livigno.

February 21 will be the most action-packed day, featuring six medal events and the much-anticipated figure skating gala. Finally, the Games will conclude on February 22 with the men’s ice hockey final and the closing ceremony, marking the end of 19 days of thrilling sports action.

VENUES AND FOCUS

Milano Cortina 2026 stands out for blending iconic settings with a strong commitment to gender equality. For the first time, the women’s cross-country skiing mass start will cover 50 kilometers, matching the men’s distance. New events like the mixed skeleton team competition and women’s doubles luge will also enrich the program.

Iconic cities such as Milan, hosting figure skating and ice hockey, and Cortina d’Ampezzo, the venue for alpine skiing and bobsleigh, will be at the heart of the event, alongside Livigno, Bormio, and other Alpine locales. This highly anticipated return of the Winter Games to Italy promises an unforgettable experience for athletes and fans alike, with tickets available exclusively through official channels.