Milano Cortina 2026 brings the Winter Olympics back to Italy from February 6–22, 2026, with early events starting February 4. The Games span two host cities—Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo—marking the first officially dual‑hosted Winter Olympics.
Host Cities and Venues
Milan anchors most indoor ice events, while Cortina and the surrounding alpine valleys host skiing, sliding, and Nordic competitions. Italy is hosting the Olympics for the fourth time and the Winter Games for the first time since 2006.
Key venues include:
- Stadio San Siro (Milan) — Opening Ceremony
- Verona Arena — Closing Ceremony
- Cortina Sliding Centre — Bobsleigh, skeleton, luge
- Tofane Alpine Centre — Alpine skiing
- Livigno Snow Park — Freestyle and snowboarding
- Milano Ice Arenas — Hockey, figure skating, speed skating
What’s New in 2026
The program expands to 116 medal events across 8 sports and 16 disciplines. A major addition is ski mountaineering, making its Olympic debut and highlighting the Games’ shift toward endurance and mountain‑sport culture.
Nearly 2,900 athletes from more than 90 nations are competing, making this one of the largest Winter Games ever held.
Global Participation
Athletes from Russia and Belarus are not competing under national flags. Only those approved as Individual Neutral Athletes are participating, following strict eligibility and anti‑doping rules.
Current Overall Status
As of early February 2026, the Games are active across Italy. Venues are open, competition schedules are underway, and both host cities are reporting strong attendance and smooth operations.
Current Medal Standings
Results as of Feb. 8, 2026, and time of this posting:
Latest top standings:
- Italy: 3 medals (1 Gold, 1 Silver, 1 Bronze)
- Japan: 3 medals (1 Gold, 1 Silver, 1 Bronze)
- Norway: 3 medals (1 Gold, 1 Silver, 1 Bronze)
- Sweden: 2 medals (1 Gold, 1 Silver)
- Switzerland: 1 medal (1 Gold)
These standings update frequently as events conclude throughout the day.
How to Watch the 2026 Winter Olympics
Fans in the U.S. can watch across major NBC platforms:
TV Channels (check your local provider listings for event times and details)
- NBC
- USA Network
- CNBC
Online & Streaming
- Peacock — Every event streamed live
- NBCOlympics.com — Live streams and replays
Peacock also features enhanced viewing tools like Multiview and Rinkside Live for multi‑angle coverage.
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