MilanCortina

Milan Cortina refers to the joint bid by the Italian cities of Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo to host the 2026 Winter Olympics. The bid was successful, and the Games were officially awarded to Milan Cortina on June 24, 2019. This marks the second time Italy will host the Winter Olympics, with Cortina d'Ampezzo previously hosting in 1956.

The organizing committee is known as Milano Cortina 2026. The Games are scheduled to take place from February 6 to February 22, 2026. Events will be spread across various venues in Lombardy and the Veneto region. Milan will host indoor events such as figure skating, ice hockey, and short track speed skating. Cortina d'Ampezzo will stage alpine skiing and some ice sports. Other locations like Livigno and Val di Fiemme will also host events.

The bid emphasized sustainability and a compact event model, utilizing existing infrastructure where possible to minimize environmental impact. The Milan Cortina 2026 Games aim to blend the urban dynamism of Milan with the alpine charm of Cortina. This collaboration between two distinct regions is a key feature of the proposed event.