What major multi-sport event will take place in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, from February 6-22, 2026?

The major multi-sport event scheduled to take place in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, from February 6-22, 2026, is the Winter Olympics, officially known as the XXV Olympic Winter Games or Milano Cortina 2026. This prestigious international competition brings together athletes from around the globe to compete in a wide array of winter sports. The selection of these two Italian cities as co-hosts marks a significant moment, as it is the first time the Olympic Games will be officially hosted by two cities.

Italy has a rich history with the Olympic Games, having previously hosted three other editions, including the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo itself. The 2026 Games will feature 116 events across eight sports and sixteen disciplines, with competitions beginning on February 4th and the opening ceremony taking place on February 6th at the Stadio San Siro in Milan. A notable addition to the program will be the debut of ski mountaineering as an Olympic event, where athletes will race both up and down snowy slopes.

The various events will be spread across multiple venue clusters in Northern Italy, with Milan primarily hosting the ice events like figure skating, ice hockey (Deals), and short track speed skating. Cortina d'Ampezzo will be the site for alpine skiing, curling, biathlon, and sliding events, while other locations such as Livigno and Val di Fiemme will host snowboarding, freestyle skiing, ski jumping, and cross-country skiing. The mascots for the Games are Tina, a white stoat representing Cortina, and her brother Milo, a brown stoat representing Milan, whose names are diminutives of the host cities.