Winter Olympics Begin
The 2026 Winter Olympics, officially known as Milano Cortina 2026, are scheduled to take place from February 6 to February 22, 2026. This will be the first time the Games are officially co-hosted by two cities, with events spread across several clusters in Northern Italy.
Key Schedule Highlights. While preliminary events for Curling and Ice Hockey typically begin a day or two early (February 4–5), the official window is:
Date Key Milestone
- Feb 6Opening Ceremony at San Siro Stadium, Milan.
- Feb 7–8First medals awarded in Speed Skating, Ski Jumping, and Biathlon.
- Feb 14–15"Middle Weekend" featuring high-profile Alpine Skiing and Figure Skating finals.
- Feb 19Women’s Ice Hockey Gold Medal Game.
- Feb 22Closing Ceremony at Verona Arena & Men's Ice Hockey Gold Medal Game.
