The 2026 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XXV Olympic Winter Games, are scheduled to take place from February 6 to 22, 2026, in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. This marks the first time the Winter Games will be co-hosted by multiple cities, with Milan primarily hosting ice events and Cortina d'Ampezzo, which previously hosted the 1956 Winter Olympics, hosting the remaining events.
DATES & TIMES
• Olympic Winter Games: 6–22 February 2026. Official schedule.
• Paralympic Winter Games: 6–15 March 2026. Paralympics overview.
• Ceremonies: Opening Ceremony at San Siro (Milan); Closing Ceremony at the Arena di Verona. Learn more.
LOCATION
• Multi‑cluster Games across Milan, Cortina d’Ampezzo, Valtellina (Bormio & Livigno), and Val di Fiemme (Predazzo & Tesero), plus Verona for ceremonies. Venues & clusters.
TICKETS & ENTRY
• Olympic tickets: General‑admission tickets are available via the official site. Buy Olympic tickets.
• Paralympic tickets: On sale via the official ticketing portal. Get Paralympic tickets.
GOOD TO KNOW
• Schedule notes: Some competitions begin before the Opening Ceremony; consult the daily schedule when planning. Daily schedule.
• Distances & weather: Venues are spread across alpine areas—plan travel time between clusters and dress for winter mountain conditions.
ACCOMMODATIONS (OFFICIAL HOSPITALITY)
• Official ticket‑inclusive hospitality offers premium seating, lounges and overnight packages. Explore official hospitality.
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