The Milano Cortina 2026 will run from February 6 to 22, 2026 in Italy.
With over a year to go for the Winter Olympic Games, we have a detailed look at everything you must know in its build-up.
Where will the Milano Cortina 2026 take place?
Italy will host the XXV Olympic Winter Games, primarily in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo. This is the fourth time that Italy will host the Olympic Games, having previously hosted Cortina d’Ampezzo 1956 (winter), Rome 1960 (summer), and Turin 2006 (winter).
Events will take place across several regions of northern Italy. You can check out our venue guides to see where Team Canada will be competing:
What sports will be contested at Milano Cortina 2026?
There are 16 sport disciplines that will be contested at Milano Cortina 2026:
- Alpine Skiing
- Biathlon
- Bobsleigh
- Cross-Country Skiing
- Curling
- Figure Skating
- Freestyle Skiing
- Ice Hockey
- Long Track Speed Skating
- Luge
- Nordic Combined
- Short Track Speed Skating
- Skeleton
- Ski Jumping
- Ski Mountaineering
- Snowboarding
Within these sport disciplines, there will be 116 events (details for each sport are in the links above).
Ski mountaineering will make its Olympic debut as the newest addition to the Olympic programme.
Who is qualified for Team Canada for Milano Cortina 2026?
Approximately 2900 athletes will compete at the upcoming Games.
What is the plan for the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic torch relay?
The Olympic flame will begin its journey from Olympia, Greece on November 26, 2025 and arrive at San Siro Stadium on February 6, 2026 for the Opening Ceremony of Milano Cortina 2026.
In between, the flame will travel throughout Italy, traversing 12,000 kilometres and crossing all 110 provinces, while passing between the hands of more than 10,000 torch bearers.
Read up on some of the highlights from the plan for the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic torch relay.
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