Where are the 2026 Winter Olympics? Milan-Cortina, Italy Explained

2026 Winter Olympics Location

• 📍 The 2026 Winter Olympics will be held in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.
• 🗓️ The games are scheduled to take place from February 6th to February 22nd, 2026.

Italy's Selection for Hosting

• 🗳️ Italy's bid for Milan-Cortina was chosen over Stockholm-Åre, Sweden, by a vote of 47-34 at the IOC Session.
• 🏛️ A key factor in Italy's selection was that 93 percent of competition venues were either preexisting or temporary facilities.
• 🤝 This indicates strong government support and existing Olympic-ready infrastructure from past games.

Event Scope and Athlete Participation

• 🌍 Over 3,500 athletes from 93 countries are expected to compete.
• 🏅 A total of 195 medals will be awarded across various events.
• 📍 Events will be spread across eight locations in northern Italy, including Milan, Cortina d'Ampezzo, Bormio, and Livigno.