The 25th Olympic Winter Games (Milano Cortina 2026) are set to bring the world’s elite winter athletes to the stunning landscapes of Northern Italy. Running from February 6 to February 22, 2026, these Games will mark a historic first by being co-hosted across two major cities and multiple Alpine regions.
Quick Facts: What You Need to Know
Dates: February 6 – 22, 2026
Host Cities: Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy
Motto: "IT'S YOUR VIBE"
Total Events: 116 medal events across 8 sports and 16 disciplines
Opening Ceremony: San Siro Stadium, Milan (Feb 6)
Closing Ceremony: Verona Arena, Verona (Feb 22)
2026 Winter Olympics Daily Fixtures & Key Events
Note: Some preliminary rounds (Curling, Ice Hockey) begin on February 4, 2025.
| Date | Key Events & Medal Rounds |
| Feb 6 (Fri) | Opening Ceremony (Milan - San Siro) |
| Feb 7 (Sat) | Alpine Skiing (Men's Downhill), Speed Skating (Women's 3000m), Snowboarding (Men's Big Air) |
| Feb 8 (Sun) | Alpine Skiing (Women's Downhill), Figure Skating (Team Event), Cross-Country Skiing |
| Feb 11 (Wed) | Ice Dance (Free Dance), Men’s Super-G, Luge (Women's Singles Final) |
| Feb 13 (Fri) | Figure Skating (Men's Free Skate), Skeleton (Men's Final), Speed Skating (Men's 10,000m) |
| Feb 14 (Sat) | Alpine Skiing (Men's Giant Slalom), Ice Hockey (Group Stages), Ski Jumping |
| Feb 16 (Mon) | Figure Skating (Pairs Free Skate), Snowboarding (Women's Big Air), Bobsleigh |
| Feb 19 (Thu) | Women’s Ice Hockey Gold Medal Game, Figure Skating (Women's Free Skate) |
| Feb 21 (Sat) | Curling (Men's Final), Men’s Ice Hockey (Bronze Medal Game), Speed Skating (Mass Start) |
| Feb 22 (Sun) | Men’s Ice Hockey Gold Medal Game, Curling (Women's Final), Closing Ceremony |
New Sports & Historic Changes
Ski Mountaineering (SkiMo): Making its official Olympic debut with sprint and mixed relay events.
Gender Equality: 2026 will feature the highest percentage of female participation (47%) in Winter Olympic history.
NHL Players Return: After missing two Games, NHL stars will officially return to represent their countries in Men's Ice Hockey.
Major Venues & Clusters
Milan Cluster: Ice Hockey, Figure Skating, Short Track, and Speed Skating.
Cortina Cluster: Alpine Skiing (Women), Curling, Bobsleigh, Luge, and Skeleton.
Valtellina (Bormio/Livigno): Alpine Skiing (Men), Snowboarding, and Freestyle Skiing.
Val di Fiemme: Ski Jumping, Nordic Combined, and Cross-Country Skiing.
Stay tuned to Latest Breaking News US for daily results, athlete interviews, and live medal counts throughout the 2026 Winter Games!
