The next Winter Olympics (2026 Winter Games) will be held in northern Italy, co-hosted by the cities of Milan (Milano) and Cortina d’Ampezzo, with events spread across multiple nearby mountain venues.

Quick Scoop: Where will the Winter Olympics be?

  • The 2026 Winter Olympics are officially called the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games.
  • They will run from 6–22 February 2026 in northern Italy.
  • Competitions are split between urban Milan and the alpine resort town of Cortina d’Ampezzo, plus several other locations across the Alps.

Main host locations

  • Milan (Milano) – Hosts the opening ceremony at San Siro Stadium and ice events like hockey and skating in arenas around the city.
  • Cortina d’Ampezzo – Classic alpine venue in the Dolomites, hosting many skiing and sliding events.
  • Additional alpine sites in northern Italy (such as Bormio, Livigno, and Anterselva/Antholz) will host specific skiing and biathlon events.

Why it’s a big deal this time

  • This will be the first Winter Olympics officially shared by two host cities, Milan and Cortina.
  • The venues are spread over about 22,000 square kilometers, making these Games among the most geographically widespread Winter Olympics ever.

In short, if you’re asking “where will the Winter Olympics be,” the answer for the upcoming edition is: across Milan, Cortina d’Ampezzo, and a network of alpine venues in northern Italy in February 2026.

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