Where will Olympic hockey be played in Milan 2026?
Two venues will host hockey competition at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. The Milano Santagiulia ice hockey arena will be the main venue and the Milano Rho ice hockey arena will serve as the secondary venue. They both house NHL-sized rinks which measure 200 feet long by 85 feet wide.
What is the seating capacity of the Milano Santagiulia and the Milano Rho ice hockey arenas?
The Milano Santagiulia ice hockey arena has a capacity for 14,000 spectators. The Milano Rho ice hockey arena can accommodate 5,700 fans.
Will all hockey events take place at the Milano Santagiulia and the Milano Rho ice hockey arenas?
Yes, all hockey events for the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics will take place at these two venues. The Milano Santagiulia ice hockey arena will be the main venue and the Milano Rho ice hockey arena will serve as the secondary venue.
What is the schedule for Olympic hockey at Milan 2026?
2026 Olympic Women’s Hockey Game Schedule:
| Date | Time (ET) | Teams | Stage |
| Feb. 5 | 6:10 a.m. | SWE-GER | Group B |
| Feb. 5 | 8:40 a.m. | ITA-FRA | Group B |
| Feb. 5 | 10:40 a.m. | USA-CZE | Group A |
| Feb. 5 | 3:10 p.m. | CAN-FIN | Group A |
| Feb. 6 | 6:10 a.m. | FRA-JPN | Group B |
| Feb. 6 | 8:40 a.m. | CZE-SUI | Group A |
| Feb. 7 | 6:10 a.m. | GER-JPN | Group B |
| Feb. 7 | 8:40 a.m. | SWE-ITA | Group B |
| Feb. 7 | 10:40 a.m. | USA-FIN | Group A |
| Feb. 7 | 3:10 p.m. | SUI-CAN | Group A |
| Feb. 8 | 10:40 a.m. | FRA-SWE | Group B |
| Feb. 8 | 3:10 p.m. | CZE-FIN | Group A |
| Feb. 9 | 6:10 a.m. | JPN-ITA | Group B |
| Feb. 9 | 8:40 a.m. | GER-FRA | Group B |
| Feb. 9 | 2:10 p.m. | USA-SUI | Group A |
| Feb. 9 | 3:10 p.m. | CAN-CZE | Group A |
| Feb. 10 | 6:10 a.m. | JPN-SWE | Group B |
| Feb. 10 | 8:40 a.m. | ITA-GER | Group B |
| Feb. 10 | 2:10 p.m. | USA-CAN | Group A |
| Feb. 10 | 3:10 p.m. | FIN-SUI | Group A |
| Feb. 13 | 10:40 a.m. | TBD | Quarterfinal |
| Feb. 13 | 3:10 p.m. | TBD | Quarterfinal |
| Feb. 14 | 10:40 a.m. | TBD | Quarterfinal |
| Feb. 14 | 3:10 p.m. | TBD | Quarterfinal |
| Feb. 16 | 10:40 a.m. | TBD | Semifinal |
| Feb. 16 | 3:10 p.m. | TBD | Semifinal |
| Feb. 19 | 8:40 a.m. | TBD | Bronze |
| Feb. 19 | 1:10 p.m. | TBD | Gold |
2026 Olympic Men’s Hockey Game Schedule:
| Date | Time (ET) | Teams | Stage |
| Feb. 11 | 10:40 a.m. | SVK-FIN | Group B |
| Feb. 11 | 3:10 p.m. | SWE-ITA | Group B |
| Feb. 12 | 6:10 a.m. | SUI-FRA | Group A |
| Feb. 12 | 8:40 a.m. | CAN-CZE | Group A |
| Feb. 12 | 3:10 p.m. | USA-LAT | Group C |
| Feb. 12 | 3:10 p.m. | GER-DEN | Group C |
| Feb. 13 | 6:10 a.m. | FIN-SWE | Group B |
| Feb. 13 | 6:10 a.m. | ITA-SVK | Group B |
| Feb. 13 | 10:40 a.m. | FRA-CZE | Group A |
| Feb. 13 | 3:10 p.m. | CAN-SUI | Group A |
| Feb. 14 | 6:10 a.m. | SWE-SVK | Group B |
| Feb. 14 | 6:10 a.m. | GER-LAT | Group C |
| Feb. 14 | 10:40 a.m. | FIN-ITA | Group B |
| Feb. 14 | 3:10 p.m. | USA-DEN | Group C |
| Feb. 15 | 6:10 a.m. | SUI-CZE | Group A |
| Feb. 15 | 10:40 a.m. | CAN-FRA | Group A |
| Feb. 15 | 1:10 p.m. | DEN-LAT | Group C |
| Feb. 15 | 3:10 p.m. | USA-GER | Group C |
| Feb. 17 | 6:10 a.m. | TBD | Playoff |
| Feb. 17 | 6:10 a.m. | TBD | Playoff |
| Feb. 17 | 10:40 a.m. | TBD | Playoff |
| Feb. 17 | 3:10 p.m. | TBD | Playoff |
| Feb. 18 | 6:10 a.m. | TBD | Quarterfinal |
| Feb. 18 | 8:10 a.m. | TBD | Quarterfinal |
| Feb. 18 | 10:40 a.m. | TBD | Quarterfinal |
| Feb. 18 | 3:10 p.m. | TBD | Quarterfinal |
| Feb. 20 | 10:40 a.m. | TBD | Semifinal |
| Feb. 20 | 3:10 p.m. | TBD | Semifinal |
| Feb. 21 | 2:40 p.m. | TBD | Bronze |
| Feb. 22 | 8:10 a.m. | TBD | Gold |
Have the Milano Santagiulia and the Milano Rho ice hockey arenas hosted major events before?
No, the 2026 Olympic ice hockey venues have never hosted major events before. The Milano Santagiulia ice hockey arena is brand new and was built specifically for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games. The Milano Rho ice hockey arena is an existing structure that is being renovated as a temporary venue for the Games.
How will fans get to the Milano Santagiulia and the Milano Rho ice hockey arenas?
Fans are encouraged to travel to the Milano Santagiulia and the Milano Rho ice hockey arenas using various public transportation options, including metro, train, tram and bus. There are stops conveniently located within walking distance of the venues.
How far away are the Milano Santagiulia and the Milano Rho ice hockey arenas from the other Olympic venues?
The 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Games will be the most widespread Olympic and Paralympic Games ever. Events will be held at various venues throughout the city of Milan and in the Dolomites mountain range in the Cortina d’Ampezzo region of Northern Italy.
Ice hockey competition will take place at the Milano Santagiulia and the Milano Rho ice hockey arenas in the Milan cluster of the Games. Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo are roughly 250 miles apart.