Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics February 6–22, 2026 | Italy

Milano Cortina 2026 — Winter Olympics Calendar Overview

The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics will take place from February 6 through February 22, 2026, across venues in Milan, Cortina d’Ampezzo, and northern Italy. The Games open on Friday, February 6, with the Opening Ceremony, marking the official start of Olympic competition. Alpine skiing begins on February 7 and continues throughout the Games on key dates including February 11, 13, 17, and 21, showcasing both speed and technical events. Biathlon competitions start on February 7, with additional races on February 8, 12, 15, and 19. Cross-country skiing features prominently on February 8, 11, 14, 18, and concludes with final events on February 21.

Speed skating events begin on February 9, with further medal races scheduled for February 13, 17, and 20, while short track speed skating appears earlier in the Games on February 7 and February 12. Figure skating spans several days, beginning on February 9, with medal events held on February 14, followed by the traditional Figure Skating Gala on February 19. Snowboard competitions run across multiple phases on February 10, 12, 15, and 19, alongside freestyle skiing, which features events on February 8, 13, and 18. Nordic combined takes place on February 10, 15, and 20, highlighting the endurance and technical skill of the athletes.

Sliding sports are concentrated mid-Games, with luge on February 9, skeleton on February 10 and February 17, and bobsleigh events on February 11, 14, and 20. Curling begins early with round-robin play from February 7 through February 13, followed by semifinals on February 17 and medal matches concluding on February 18 and 19. Ice hockey group play runs from February 8 through February 15, advancing to semifinals on February 18 and culminating with the bronze and gold medal games on Saturday, February 21.

A brief transition and rest day is scheduled for Monday, February 16, allowing athletes to recover ahead of the final competition stretch. The Games conclude on Sunday, February 22, with the Closing Ceremony, bringing the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics to a close.