All you need to know: Winter Olympic Games 2026: Milano Cortina
Written by Bjorn SlootwegNov 19, 2024
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The excitement of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 may still linger, but it’s time to start looking ahead. The next chapter of this iconic event will take us to the snow-capped peaks of Northern Italy for the Olympic Winter Games Cortina 2026. From exciting winter Olympic sports to breathtaking winter Olympic locations, here’s everything you need to know to get ready for this global celebration of sport.
Jump to:
– When are the Olympic Winter Games?
– Olympic Winter Games locations
– New at the Olympic Winter Games
– Experience it live
Mark your calendars! From 6 to 22 February 2026, the world’s best athletes will gather in northern Italy to compete for gold. Following that, the Paralympic Winter Games will take place from 6 to 16 March 2026, bringing even more inspiring performances to the world stage. Expect incredible moments as ski jumpers soar, skaters glide and skiers carve their way to victory.
The Winter Olympic Games are always evolving, and Milano Cortina 2026 is no exception. This edition introduces a brand-new sport: Ski Mountaineering, where athletes combine uphill endurance with downhill skiing. Trust us – it’s a spectacle you’ll want to see, just check out this clip.
Additionally, several sports have exciting updates:
– Skeleton: Introducing a mixed relay event
– Freestyle skiing: Debuting the Moguls Synchronized competition
– Women’s events: Two new disciplines – Luge Doubles and Big Jump in Ski Jumping
More than enough to look forward to!
As the name suggests, the Olympic Winter Games of 2026 will take place in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo. However, this event spans multiple unique winter Olympic locations in northern Italy, each hosting specific sports under perfect conditions. Here’s a breakdown:
| Location | Sports |
|---|---|
| Antereselva/Antholz | Biathlon |
| Bormio | Alpine Skiing, Ski Mountaineering |
| Cortina d’Ampezzo | Alpine Skiing, Bobsleigh, Curling, Luge, Skeleton |
| Livigno | Freestyle Skiing, Snowboarding |
| Milan | Figure Skating, Ice Hockey, Speed Skating, Short Track Speed Skating, Opening Ceremony |
| Predazzo | Nordic Combined, Ski Jumping |
| Tesero | Cross-Country Skiing, Nordic Combined |
| Verona | Closing Ceremony |
From Milan’s bustling arenas to Cortina’s iconic slopes, every venue offers its own charm and adds magic to the Olympic Winter Games 2026.
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