The next Olympic Games are the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano–Cortina, Italy , and they officially start on Friday, February 6, 2026 , with the Opening Ceremony.

Quick dates

  • 2026 Winter Olympics (Milano–Cortina, Italy):
    • Opening Ceremony: February 6, 2026.
* Competition window: **February 4–22, 2026** (events begin a couple of days before the ceremony).
  • Next Summer Olympics (Los Angeles, USA):
    • 2028 Summer Olympics are scheduled for July 14–30, 2028.

If you’re asking about “when do they start” in general

The modern Olympics alternate every two years between Summer and Winter Games, each held every four years within their own cycle.

  • Summer Games usually open in late July or early August.
  • Winter Games usually open in early to mid‑February.

If you tell me which year or edition you care about (e.g., “next Olympics” vs. “Tokyo 2020”), I can give you a more tailored breakdown.