Let's join Lao Dong to learn the latest information about the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics through quick answers about time, venue, sports, and practical instructions on travel, accommodation, tickets and how to watch live for the audience.
Where and when will the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics take place?
The 2026 Winter Olympics takes place from February 6-22, 2026.
The events are held in many areas of Northern Italy, including Milan, Cortina d'Ampezzo, Livigno, Bormio, Anterselva-Antholz, Predazzo, Tesero and Verona.
The competition content is expected to start from February 4, 2026, two days before the opening ceremony.
Cortina d'Ampezzo leads the list of venues with a mountain sports program, featuring outstanding ski events along with ski sports such as bobsleigh and luge.
High-speed downhill racing takes place in Bormio, Livigno becomes a free sports center for skiboarding and freestyle skiing (both in Valtellina), Val di Fiemme in Trentino hosts Nordic sports events including ski jumping and cross-country skiing, and Anterselva in South Tyrol dedicated to biathlon.
Where and at what time will the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics be held?
The opening ceremony will take place at the San Siro Olympic Stadium (Milan) on Friday, February 6, 2026, starting at 8:00 PM local time (ie 2:00 AM on February 7, 2026, Vietnam time).
What sports are there at the 2026 Winter Olympics?
Milano Cortina 2026 has 8 sports, 16 divisions and 116 events. This is also the Olympics marking the first time ski mountaineering has been included in the competition program.
How did you move during the Winter Olympics?
Milan's public transport system is very convenient - you can usually travel from one end of the city to the other in less than 30 minutes by subway - meaning you don't need to be near the stadiums to fully enjoy the Olympics.
During the Olympics, the public transport system is expected to increase trips and extend operating hours, including trains, metro and local services, especially in Milan.
Where should I stay during the 2026 Winter Olympics?
Milan and surrounding areas have many accommodation options, suitable for many needs in terms of amenities, budget and style.
The city has a developed public transport network (metro, tram, bus) and good connections with surrounding cities, so it is recommended to choose a convenient accommodation for travel.
In addition, Airbnb is also a popular choice in the Winter Olympics venues.
Which airport is the most convenient to get to Cortina?
With Cortina d'Ampezzo, Venice Marco Polo Airport is often considered the most convenient destination.
Where should I fly to attend the 2026 Winter Olympics?
The destination depends on the content you follow. If you watch events in Milan, you can fly to Milan Malpensa, Linate or Bergamo.
If you go to mountainous locations such as Cortina, Venice or Verona, it is usually more convenient.
From official airports, audiences continue to travel by train, bus and Olympic shuttle during the Olympics.
Where is the 2026 Winter Olympic Athlete Village?
The Olympic Villages of Milano Cortina 2026 are located in many host areas, near the competition venues.
Where is Fan Zone Olympic Winter 2026 located?
The official Fan Villages of Milano Cortina 2026 are located in cities and host areas, which are open and free spaces for fans to watch the Olympics outside the competition area. Fan Villages are open from February 6, 2026, with live television, athlete exchange activities, entertainment and partner events.
Fan Village locations include:
Milan - Piazza del Cannone
Bormio - Piazza Cavour
Livigno - Zona Isola
Cortina - Largo delle Poste
Predazzo - Piazza del Comune (Val di Fiemme events)
Bruneck - Tschurtschenthaler Park
How to buy tickets for the 2026 Winter Olympics?
Tickets to see the Milan Cortina 2026 Olympics are sold exclusively through the official platform at: https://tickets.
milanocortina2026.org
All tickets are electronic tickets, attached to the owner's name and used through the official application. Ticket prices depend on the competition subject, session and seat class.
To date, about 1.2 million tickets have been sold and there are only a limited number of tickets left for the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics.
