Benvenuto in Italia! 

Northern Italy is known for its spectacular views, beautiful landscapes, rich culinary tradition, powerhouse economy, and high-fashion. The three main regions featured during the 2026 Winter Olympics are Lombardy, Veneto, and Trentino-Alto Adige; each made up of iconic cities and unique cultures.

Nicknamed Bel Paese, meaning “beautiful country,” Italy will be hosting its fourth Olympics in 2026. Cortina hosted the Winter Games in 1956, while Milan will be a first-time host. Cortina d’Ampezzo, known as “Queen of the Dolomites” and 160 miles from Milan, will lend as the perfect backdrop for a global celebration of competition and community.

Milan Cathedral, Duomo di Milano, Italy, is one of the largest churches in the world.

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The Duomo in Milan is one of the largest Catholic cathedrals in the world. When passing through the piazza, you can’t miss the magnificent, historic heart of Milan. Its Gothic architecture and iconic beauty took nearly six centuries to complete. At the top of the main spire rests the golden statue of the Madonnina, a symbol loved by all Milanese and visitors. A visit to the terraces is highly recommended for a breathtaking panorama of the city and mountains. The Piazza del Duomo will illuminate the magic of the Games and highlight Italian pride.

General view outside the stadium in Milan, Italy.

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Located in northwest Milan and home to AC Milan and Inter Milan, San Siro Stadium will host the Opening Ceremony on Friday, Feb. 6, to kick off the Olympic festivities. Built in 1926, San Siro Stadium is the largest stadium in Italy. If you catch a soccer match here, you may take part in a tifo — derived from the Italian word “tifosi” (fans) — which is a choreographed display created by AC Milan and Inter Milan ultras to showcase club pride. The Opening Ceremony will bring the same spirit and energy to San Siro with acts from Mariah Carey, Laura Pausini, Andrea Bocelli, Pierfrancesco Favino, and Sabrina Impacciatore.

The Milano Ice Skating Arena will be host to all figure skating and short track events at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics.

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The Milano Ice Skating Arena, one of Europe’s premier sports facilities, is ready to host short track and figure skating. Located close to the city center and easily accessible by metro, this venue has the capacity for 10,000 spectators. The arena caters to both sports’ requirements and is designed for versatility. 

Located within Milano Ice Park, Milano Speed Skating Stadium will showcase the world’s top speed skaters. They will go head-to-head here in lightning-fast sprints displaying precision, power, and determination.

Players line up ahead of a women's match during the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena.

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Ice hockey at the Olympics and sled hockey at the Paralympics will take center stage at Milano Santagiula Ice Hockey Arena. Built in southeast Milan for the 2026 Winter Games, this new facility represents one of the most significant legacies of the Winter Olympics. The arena has a seating capacity of 14,000 and is ready to provide spectators with an immersive and dynamic experience with modern amenities.

An overhead view of Milan Rho Ice Hockey Arena during a test event match between Italy and Estonia at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games.

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Milano Rho Ice Hockey Arena, located within the Milano Ice Park, will host some of the most thrilling games of the ice hockey tournament. This venue was transformed from the Fiera Milano Rho exhibition center and is set to come alive with the excitement of the Games.

This medieval stone village in Anversa degli Abruzzi sits in Val di Fiemme, one of the main valleys of the Dolomites.

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Val di Fiemme, one of the main valleys in the Dolomites that stretches along the course of the Avisio River, is famous for winter tourism and family holidays. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Val di Fiemme is surrounded by two natural parks and stunning views of the Dolomites. The valley is home to several charming villages including Predazzo and Tesero. Predazzo will host ski jumping and Tesero will host cross-country skiing, para Biathlon, and para cross-country skiing.

Marco Odermatt (SUI) during the men's downhill training in the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics at the Stelvio Ski Centre in Bormio, Italy.

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The Stelvio Ski Centre is a legendary venue that has staged iconic Italian champions like Alberto Tomba and Dominik Paris. During the Winter Olympics, the Stelvio course will continue the tradition of hosting men’s Alpine skiing, while also marking the debut of ski mountaineering. The Alpine skiing course is famous for its technical difficulty and is a symbol of top athleticism and passion.

The Livigno Snow Park will play home to snowboarding and freestyle skiing. Here, spectators will get to watch ski cross, halfpipe, slopestyle and big air. This vibrant snow park will display a variety of tricks, jumps and aerial stunts.

Fans can get ready to watch the most spectacular jumps and incredible tricks at Livigno Aerials & Moguls Park. This venue in the heart of Livigno’s ski area is where speed, stunts and the adrenaline of freestyle skiing all come together.

A general view of the finish area at the Tofane Alpine Skiing Centre in preparation for the Milan Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games

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Named after Le Tofane, one of the most significant mountain groups in the Eastern Dolomites, women’s and para Alpine skiing will take place at the Tofane Alpine Skiing Centre. 

Teams prepare for mixed doubles round robin matches during the Milan Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games.

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Curling and wheelchair curling will be at Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium. This venue was originally built in 1955 for the Cortina d’Ampezzo 1956 Winter Olympics, where it hosted the Opening Ceremony and figure skating. Now, the world’s top curling athletes will compete for Olympic and Paralympic medals center stage at this stadium. As the grand finale, fans will gather here for the Paralympic Closing Ceremony, an unforgettable conclusion to a thrilling 2026 winter competition in Italy.

Pilot Andreas Oster and brakeman Hans Hohenester in action at the 1956 Winter Olympics.

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Bobsled, skeleton, and luge will take place at the new sliding center in Cortina. The original track was named after Eugenio Monti, a two-time Olympic bobsleigh champion at the Grenoble 1968 Olympic Winter Games. The revived venue will carry on its legacy of hosting many unforgettable performances by Italian athletes.

Athletes competed during the Men's 15 km mass start competition at the BMW IBU World Cup Biathlon in Antholz-Anterselva, Italy.

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Twenty-five miles from the other Cortina event venues (Cortina Curling Stadium, Cortina Sliding Centre, Tofane Alpine Centre, Cortina Para Snowboarding Park) sits the Anterselva Biathlon Arena, where just under 20,000 people will have the chance to gather for the first time as part of the Olympic Games. For over 50 years, it has hosted prestigious international events, including the World Cup and World Championships.

You may hear German as a common language here as the venue belongs to the region Trentino-Alto Adige, the heart of the Dolomites, bordering Austria. 

Fans gather outside Arena di Verona Stadium.

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“O Romeo, Romeo! Wherefore art thou Romeo?” Romantics can relive Shakespeare’s prose of "Romeo and Juliet" in Verona during the Olympic Closing Ceremony at the Verona Olympic Arena. The event will pay tribute to the hard work and dedication of all Olympians and then officially pass the torch to France for the next Winter Games in 2030. Don’t forget to top off the night with some tiramisu, for the most authentic local experience!

This venue will also welcome the incredible Paralympians during the Paralympic Opening Ceremony.