The 2026 Winter Olympics will take place across multiple host cities in Italy, combining historic urban locations with world-class alpine venues. This guide provides an overview of the official host cities and competition venues for the Milano–Cortina Winter Games.
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Role: Opening Ceremony, indoor ice sports
Milan will serve as a central hub for the Games, hosting the opening ceremony and several indoor events such as ice hockey and figure skating.
Role: Alpine skiing, sliding sports
Cortina d’Ampezzo is one of the most iconic winter sports destinations in the world and will host alpine skiing and other mountain-based events.
Events: Snowboarding, freestyle skiing
Known for its high-altitude terrain, Livigno is ideal for snowboarding and freestyle ski competitions.
Events: Alpine skiing (men’s events)
Bormio features challenging downhill courses and will host high-speed alpine races.
Events: Ski jumping, Nordic combined
Predazzo will host Nordic events, including ski jumping and Nordic combined.
Events: Biathlon
Anterselva is internationally recognized for biathlon competitions and will serve as the official biathlon venue for the Games.
By spreading events across multiple regions, the 2026 Winter Olympics aim to reduce infrastructure impact while showcasing Italy’s diverse geography and winter sports heritage.