2026 winter olympics location
The 2026 Winter Olympics will be held in northern Italy, with the main host cities being Milan (Milano) and Cortina d’Ampezzo.
2026 Winter Olympics Location – Quick Scoop
Where are the 2026 Winter Olympics?
- Official host: Milano–Cortina 2026 , with events split mainly between Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo in northern Italy.
- Dates: 6–22 February 2026.
- Region: Multiple venues across the Italian Alps and northern Italy.
Key host cities and zones
- Milan (Milano) – Opening ceremony at San Siro, plus ice hockey, figure skating, and speed skating.
- Cortina d’Ampezzo – Alpine skiing and sliding sports in a classic Dolomites resort.
- Other competition areas include Bormio, Livigno, Anterselva/Antholz, Predazzo, Tesero, and Verona for specific disciplines like ski jumping, Nordic combined, cross‑country, and the closing ceremony.
Mini sections
Why Milan–Cortina was chosen
- The bid emphasized using existing or temporary venues (over 90% of sites), reducing costs and environmental impact.
- Italy has strong Winter Games history , having hosted Cortina 1956 and Turin 2006.
What’s special for 2026
- It’s the first Winter Olympics officially co-hosted by two cities , Milan and Cortina.
- Events are spread over a very wide area (about 22,000 square kilometers), making it one of the most geographically dispersed Winter Games.
Fast facts table
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Official name | Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games | [10][1]
| Main host cities | Milan (Milano) and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy | [5][10][1][3]
| Dates | 6–22 February 2026 | [10][1][5]
| Region | Northern Italy / Italian Alps | [1][3]
| Other venues | Anterselva/Antholz, Bormio, Livigno, Predazzo, Tesero, Verona | [7][3][1]
| Notable milestone | First Winter Olympics officially co-hosted by two cities | [7][10]
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