Italy is preparing to host an unprecedented sporting event: the 2026 Winter Olympics. From 6 to 22 February, athletes from all over the world will compete in 16 different disciplines, including snow, ice, and sledding, in some of the most striking locations in the Alps.
Let's find out all the disciplines and their venues together:
Snow sports
- Alpine skiing: Slalom, giant slalom, downhill, super-G, and alpine combined on the legendary slopes:
- Stelvio in Bormio (Valtellina)
- Olympia of the Tofane in Cortina d'Ampezzo
- Cross-country skiing: Races immersed in nature, with trails through the breathtaking scenery of Tesero and Lago di Tesero in Val di Fiemme.
- Biathlon: Precision and endurance meet at the Biathlon Centre in Anterselva (South Tyrol), one of the sport's most iconic venues.
- Ski jumping: Spectacular flights from the ski jump in Predazzo, Val di Fiemme.
- Nordic Combined: Combines ski jumping in Predazzo and cross-country skiing in Tesero, both in Val di Fiemme.
- Snowboarding: Halfpipe, slopestyle, big air, parallel, and snowboard cross will take place in Livigno's Snowpark, one of the most famous in Europe.
- Freestyle Skiing: Acrobatics and adrenaline in Livigno's Mottolino Fun Mountain, with spectacular jumps and technical manoeuvres.
- Ski mountaineering: The new Olympic discipline will be held in the majestic Dolomites of Cortina, with competitions combining climbing and skiing in a unique setting.
Ice sports
- Ice hockey: Milan (PalaItalia Santa Giulia) and Cortina (Arena) will host the most heated challenges.
- Figure skating: Elegance and technique at the Mediolanum Forum in Assago (Milan).
- Short Track: Speed and overtaking at the Mediolanum Forum in Assago (Milan).
- Curling: Precision and strategy at the impressive Olympia Hall in Cortina d'Ampezzo.
- Speed Skating: High-speed competitions in the PalaOval in Baselga di Piné (Trentino).
Sledging sports
- Bobsleigh: Thrills and adrenaline at the Sliding Centre in Cortina d'Ampezzo.
- Skeleton: Dizzying descents on the same slope at the Sliding Centre in Cortina.
- Tobogganing: Breathtaking races always at the Sliding Centre in Cortina d'Ampezzo.
Why follow Milan-Cortina 2026?
- Unique emotions: It is an opportunity to experience the intensity of the competitions, admiring the world's best athletes as they compete for Olympic glory.
- An Italy to discover: The 2026 Olympics is an opportunity to be enchanted by the beauty of the Alps and the unique atmosphere of the Italian cities, which will be the setting for this extraordinary event.
- A sustainable event: Milan-Cortina 2026 marks a new chapter for the Olympics, with a strong commitment to sustainability and innovation, combining tradition and modernity in an unforgettable experience.
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