Milan is preparing to host the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in early 2026, an event that will torchlight the city as one of Europe’s most sought-after destinations.
Fans around the world are invited to experience thrilling live sport and world-renowned Italian hospitality and culture up close.
From 6th – 22nd February, the Winter Olympics will take place in the Lombardy and Veneto regions, where stunning landscapes and iconic venues will set the stage.
The Winter Paralympics follows from 6th – 15th March as athletes compete for a total of 195 medal events – 116 Olympic and 79 Paralympic – across the two events.
The opening ceremony of Milano Cortina 2026, produced by Balich Wonder Studio, will be held at the San Siro, home of AC Milan and Inter Milan. Raising the curtain on a new era for the Winter Olympics and Paralympics, the ceremony will aim to add a new, inclusive dimension to this global celebration.
Not only will there be a spectacular show inside the stadium named after football legend Giuseppe Meazza, but the entire city and the Olympic territories will come alive with satellite events and symbolic moments.
The aim is clear – to take the Olympic spirit beyond the stadium, engaging the public, athletes, and communities in this major showpiece.
World-class facilities will welcome both athletes and spectators whilst combining cutting-edge architecture with sustainable practices, offering a platform to compete at the highest level.
Milano Cortina 2026 is bound to be a memorable event celebrating the energy and legacy of Italian culture whilst crowning the new Winter Olympic and Paralympic champions.
