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The 2026 Winter Olympics officially known as Milano Cortina 2026, have started marking a historic milestone as the most geographically spread-out Winter Games in history, utilizing iconic venues across Northern Italy from the urban arenas of Milan to the legendary peaks of the Dolomites.
The Games officially open on Friday, February 6, the action is already underway with preliminary rounds and training sessions. Here is everything you need to know about the schedule, key events, and how the competition is unfolding.
Key Highlights of Milano Cortina(Winter Olympics) 2026:
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Official Dates: The Games strating from February 6 to February 22, 2026, across various venues in Northern Italy.
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The Motto: "IT’s Your Vibe" where "IT" cleverly doubles as the abbreviation for Italy, highlighting the energy of the host nation.
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The Logo: Logo is called as "Futura", A sleek white emblem featuring the number 26 drawn in a single brushstroke, representing sustainability and the mark we leave on the world.
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The Mascots: Tina and Milo two stoat siblings (ermines); Tina is the white stoat for the Olympics, and Milo is the brown stoat for the Paralympics.
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Opening & Closing: The Games begin at the San Siro Stadium (Milan) and conclude with a historic ceremony at the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater.
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Sustainability Goal: Over 90% of the venues being used are existing or temporary, making this one of the most eco-friendly Winter Games ever.
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New Edition: The 2026 Games feature 116 medal events across 16 disciplines. This year introduces several exciting changes:
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Ski Mountaineering: Making its Olympic debut with three medal events (Sprint for Men and Women, and a Mixed Relay).
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Increased Gender Equality: These Games boast the highest percentage of female athletes in Winter Olympic history (47%).
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NHL Return: For the first time since 2014, NHL players are returning to the Men’s Ice Hockey tournament, promising a "best-on-best" competition.
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New Formats: Dual Moguls in Freestyle Skiing and a new format for Alpine Combined, which will now be a team-based event.
The Winter Olympics 2026 Full Schedule (Feb 5 – Feb 22, 2026)
The Games officially run for 16 days after the Opening Ceremony, featuring 116 medal events across 16 Games. Below is the comprehensive schedule for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. This guide includes the broad event window for all sports from February 5 to February 22, followed by the specific hourly breakdowns for the opening preliminary days.
| S. No | Sport | Competition Window | Key Medal Days |
| 1. | Alpine Skiing | Feb 4 – Feb 18 | Feb 7 (Men's Downhill), Feb 8 (Women's Downhill) |
| 2. | Curling | Feb 4 – Feb 22 | Feb 10 (Mixed Doubles), Feb 20-22 (Teams) |
| 3. | Luge | Feb 4 – Feb 12 | Feb 8 (Men), Feb 11 (Doubles), Feb 12 (Relay) |
| 4. | Ski Jumping | Feb 5 – Feb 16 | Feb 7 (Women), Feb 8 (Men), Feb 16 (Team) |
| 5. | Ice Hockey | Feb 5 – Feb 22 | Feb 19 (Women’s Final), Feb 22 (Men’s Final) |
| 6. | Snowboarding | Feb 5 – Feb 18 | Feb 7 (Slope), Feb 8 (Cross), Feb 18 (Big Air) |
| 7. | Figure Skating | Feb 6 – Feb 21 | Feb 8 (Team), Feb 13 (Men), Feb 19 (Women) |
| 8. | Cross-Country Skiing | Feb 7 – Feb 22 | Feb 7 (Skiathlon), Feb 22 (30km/50km) |
| 9. | Freestyle Skiing | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Feb 10 (Moguls), Feb 21 (Ski Cross) |
| 10. | Speed Skating | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Feb 7 (3000m), Feb 21 (Mass Start) |
| 11. | Biathlon | Feb 8 – Feb 21 | Feb 8 (Mixed Relay), Feb 21 (Mass Start) |
| 12. | Nordic Combined | Feb 9 – Feb 19 | Feb 11, Feb 17, Feb 19 |
| 13. | Skeleton | Feb 9 – Feb 15 | Feb 13 (Men), Feb 14 (Women), Feb 15 (Mixed) |
| 14. | Short Track | Feb 10 – Feb 20 | Feb 11, Feb 16, Feb 20 |
| 15. | Bobsleigh | Feb 12 – Feb 22 | Feb 16 (2-man), Feb 22 (4-man) |
| 16. | Ski Mountaineering | Feb 19 – Feb 21 | Feb 19 (Sprints), Feb 21 (Mixed Relay) |
Winter Olympics 2026: Major Venues and Clusters
The Games are divided into four primary "clusters" to take advantage of Italy's existing world-class infrastructure:
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Milan Cluster: The hub for ice sports. Figure Skating and Short Track will be at the Milano Ice Skating Arena, while Ice Hockey takes over the Rho and Santa Giulia arenas.
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Cortina d’Ampezzo Cluster: The "Queen of the Dolomites" hosts Curling, Bobsleigh, Luge, Skeleton, and Women's Alpine Skiing.
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Valtellina Cluster (Bormio & Livigno): Home to Men's Alpine Skiing, Snowboarding, Freestyle Skiing, and the new Ski Mountaineering.
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Val di Fiemme Cluster: The center for Nordic disciplines, including Cross-Country Skiing, Ski Jumping, and Nordic Combined.
India Presence at Milano Cortina 2026:
This year, two Indian competitors qualified for the Games, marking a new milestone in the country's winter sports history. Alpine skier Arif Khan returns for his second Olympics in the Slalom event, alongside cross-country skier Stanzin Lundup, tripling the country's presence from the previous edition. Adding to the prestige, shooting legend Abhinav Bindra was honoured as an official torchbearer, symbolising India's rising impact in the global Olympic movement.
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Check the Daily Schedule (Feb 4 – Feb 6)
Wednesday, February 4: The Games Begin
The competition kicks off with technical training and the first tactical battles on the ice. All eyes are on the curling sheets as the Mixed Doubles tournament officially launches the sporting action in Cortina. Before the torch reaches the San Siro Stadium, several sports have already begun their campaigns. All times below are in Eastern Time (ET).
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 | |||
| Time (ET) | Sport | Event / Matchup | Venue |
| 5:30 a.m. | Alpine Skiing | Men’s Downhill – 1st Official Training | Stelvio Ski Centre |
| 1:05 p.m. | Curling | Mixed Doubles Round Robin (SWE vs. KOR; GBR vs. NOR) | Cortina Curling Stadium |
| 1:05 p.m. | Curling | Mixed Doubles Round Robin (CAN vs. CZE; EST vs. SUI) | Cortina Curling Stadium |
| 1:30 p.m. | Luge | Men’s Singles – Official Training (Runs 1–2) | Cortina Sliding Centre |
Thursday, February 5: Pre-Ceremony Momentum
The pace intensifies as Ice Hockey makes its debut and heavy hitters like Team USA and Team Canada take to the rink. Meanwhile, snowboarders and ski jumpers begin their first flights over the Italian Alps
Thursday, February 5, 2026 | |||
| Time (ET) | Sport | Event / Matchup | Venue |
| 4:05 a.m. | Curling | Mixed Doubles Round Robin (GBR vs. EST; SWE vs. CZE) | Cortina Curling Stadium |
| 4:05 a.m. | Curling | Mixed Doubles Round Robin (NOR vs. USA; KOR vs. ITA) | Cortina Curling Stadium |
| 5:30 a.m. | Alpine Skiing | Men’s Downhill – 2nd Official Training | Stelvio Ski Centre |
| 5:30 a.m. | Alpine Skiing | Women’s Downhill – 1st Official Training | Tofane Alpine Centre |
| 6:10 a.m. | Ice Hockey | Women’s Preliminary: Sweden vs. Germany | Milan Rho Ice Hockey Arena |
| 8:35 a.m. | Curling | Mixed Doubles Round Robin (USA vs. SUI; NOR vs. CAN) | Cortina Curling Stadium |
| 8:40 a.m. | Ice Hockey | Women’s Preliminary: Italy vs. France | Milan Santagiulia Arena |
| 10:40 a.m. | Ice Hockey | Women’s Preliminary: USA vs. Czechia | Milan Rho Ice Hockey Arena |
| 11:00 a.m. | Luge | Women’s Singles – Official Training (Runs 1–2) | Cortina Sliding Centre |
| 11:00 a.m. | Ski Jumping | Women’s Normal Hill – Official Training 1 | Predazzo Stadium |
| 1:05 p.m. | Curling | Mixed Doubles Round Robin (CAN vs. ITA; SUI vs. KOR) | Cortina Curling Stadium |
| 1:30 p.m. | Snowboarding | Men’s Big Air – Qualifying (Runs 1, 2, 3) | Livigno Snow Park |
| 2:00 p.m. | Ski Jumping | Men’s Normal Hill – Official Training 1 | Predazzo Stadium |
| 3:10 p.m. | Ice Hockey | Women’s Preliminary: Finland vs. Canada | Milan Rho Ice Hockey Arena |
Friday, February 6: Artistry and Anthem
Figure skating brings its signature elegance to Milan as the Team Event begins before the world turns its attention to the San Siro Stadium. The day concludes with the grand Opening Ceremony to officially welcome the world to Milano Cortina.
| Friday, February 6, 2026 | |||
| Time (ET) | Sport | Event / Matchup | Venue |
| 3:00 a.m. | Ski Jumping | Women’s Normal Hill – Official Training 2 | Predazzo Stadium |
| 3:55 a.m. | Figure Skating | Team Event: Ice Dance / Rhythm Dance | Milano Ice Skating Arena |
| 4:05 a.m. | Curling | Mixed Doubles Round Robin (SWE vs. GBR; ITA vs. SUI; USA vs. CAN) | Cortina Curling Stadium |
| 5:30 a.m. | Alpine Skiing | Men’s & Women’s Downhill – Official Training | Multiple Venues |
| 5:35 a.m. | Figure Skating | Team Event: Pairs’ Short Program | Milano Ice Skating Arena |
| 6:10 a.m. | Ice Hockey | Women’s Preliminary: France vs. Japan | Milan Rho Ice Hockey Arena |
| 7:35 a.m. | Figure Skating | Team Event: Women’s Singles Short Program | Milano Ice Skating Arena |
| 8:35 a.m. | Curling | Mixed Doubles Round Robin (CZE vs. USA; KOR vs. GBR; SWE vs. NOR) | Cortina Curling Stadium |
| 8:40 a.m. | Ice Hockey | Women’s Preliminary: Czechia vs. Switzerland | Milan Santagiulia Arena |
| 2:30 p.m. | Ceremonies | OPENING CEREMONY | San Siro Stadium, Milan |
Saturday, February 7:
| Time (ET) | Sport | Event / Matchup | Venue |
| 3:05 a.m. | Curling | Mixed Doubles: GBR vs. CAN; SUI vs. SWE | Cortina Curling Stadium |
| 3:30 a.m. | Freestyle Skiing | Women's Freeski Slopestyle: Qualifiers | Livigno Snow Park |
| 5:10 a.m. | Ice Hockey | Women’s Preliminary: Germany vs. Japan | Milan Rho Ice Hockey Arena |
| 5:30 a.m. | Alpine Skiing | Men’s Downhill | Stelvio Ski Centre |
| 6:00 a.m. | Cross-Country | Women’s 7.5km + 7.5km Skiathlon | Tesero Stadium |
| 7:00 a.m. | Freestyle Skiing | Men's Freeski Slopestyle: Qualifiers | Livigno Snow Park |
| 7:35 a.m. | Curling | Mixed Doubles: SWE vs. ITA; GBR vs. USA; KOR vs. CZE | Cortina Curling Stadium |
| 7:40 a.m. | Ice Hockey | Women’s Preliminary: Sweden vs. Italy | Milan Rho Ice Hockey Arena |
| 9:00 a.m. | Speed Skating | Women’s 3000m | Milano Speed Skating Stadium |
| 9:40 a.m. | Ice Hockey | Women’s Preliminary: USA vs. Finland | Milan Santagiulia Arena |
| 10:00 a.m. | Luge | Men’s Singles: Run 1 & Run 2 | Cortina Sliding Centre |
| 11:45 a.m. | Ski Jumping | Women’s Normal Hill Individual | Predazzo Stadium |
| 12:05 p.m. | Curling | Mixed Doubles: KOR vs. USA; CAN vs. EST; CZE vs. SUI | Cortina Curling Stadium |
| 12:30 p.m. | Snowboarding | Men’s Snowboard Big Air Final | Livigno Snow Park |
| 12:45 p.m. | Figure Skating | Team Event: Men’s Singles Short Program | Milano Ice Skating Arena |
| 2:10 p.m. | Ice Hockey | Women’s Preliminary: Switzerland vs. Canada | Milan Santagiulia Arena |
| 3:05 p.m. | Figure Skating | Team Event: Ice Dance / Free Dance | Milano Ice Skating Arena |
Sunday, February 8:
The first big medal rush begins today with 8 gold medals up for grabs, highlighted by the climax of the Figure Skating Team Event and the return of Alpine legend Lindsey Vonn in the Downhill.
| Time (ET) | Sport | Event / Matchup | Venue |
| 3:00 a.m. | Snowboarding | Men’s & Women’s Parallel Giant Slalom: Qualifiers | Livigno Snow Park |
| 4:05 a.m. | Curling | Mixed Doubles: EST vs. KOR; NOR vs. CZE | Cortina Curling Stadium |
| 5:30 a.m. | Alpine Skiing | Women’s Downhill | Tofane Ski Centre |
| 5:35 a.m. | Biathlon | Mixed 4x6km Relay | Anterselva Arena |
| 6:30 a.m. | Cross-Country | Men’s 20km Skiathlon | Tesero Stadium |
| 7:00 a.m. | Snowboarding | Men’s & Women’s Parallel Giant Slalom: Finals | Livigno Snow Park |
| 8:35 a.m. | Curling | Mixed Doubles: CAN vs. SWE; GBR vs. SUI; ITA vs. CZE | Cortina Curling Stadium |
| 10:00 a.m. | Speed Skating | Men’s 5000m | Milano Speed Skating Stadium |
| 11:00 a.m. | Luge | Men’s Singles: Run 3 & Final Run 4 | Cortina Sliding Centre |
| 12:30 p.m. | Figure Skating | Team Event Finals (Pairs, Women & Men Free) | Milano Ice Skating Arena |
| 1:05 p.m. | Curling | Mixed Doubles: ITA vs. GBR; SWE vs. USA; SUI vs. NOR | Cortina Curling Stadium |
| 3:10 p.m. | Ice Hockey | Women’s Preliminary: Czechia vs. Finland | Milan Santagiulia Arena |
Monday, February 9:
The focus shifts to the ice for the start of the individual Figure Skating disciplines and the high-stakes Mixed Doubles Curling semifinals.
| Time (ET) | Sport | Event / Matchup | Venue |
| 3:05 a.m. | Curling | Mixed Doubles Round Robin: USA vs. ITA & SUI vs. CAN | Cortina Curling Stadium |
| 3:30 a.m. | Alpine Skiing | Men’s Team Combined (Downhill) | Stelvio Ski Centre |
| 5:30 a.m. | Freestyle Skiing | Women’s Freeski Slopestyle Final | Livigno Snow Park |
| 6:10 a.m. | Ice Hockey | Women’s Preliminary: Japan vs. Italy | Milan Rho Ice Hockey Arena |
| 7:00 a.m. | Alpine Skiing | Men’s Team Combined | Stelvio Ski Centre |
| 10:00 a.m. | Luge | Women’s Singles: Run 1 & Run 2 | Cortina Sliding Centre |
| 10:30 a.m. | Speed Skating | Women’s 1000m | Milano Speed Skating Stadium |
| 11:05 a.m. | Curling | Mixed Doubles: Semifinals | Cortina Curling Stadium |
| 12:00 p.m. | Ski Jumping | Men’s Normal Hill Individual | Predazzo Stadium |
| 12:20 p.m. | Figure Skating | Ice Dance: Rhythm Dance | Milano Ice Skating Arena |
| 1:30 p.m. | Snowboarding | Women’s Snowboard Big Air Final | Livigno Snow Park |
| 2:40 p.m. | Ice Hockey | Women’s Preliminary: Switzerland vs. USA | Milan Santagiulia Arena |
Tuesday, February 10:
A massive day for Short Track Speed Skating and the crowning of the first Curling champions of the 2026 Games.
| Time (ET) | Sport | Event / Matchup | Venue |
| 2:15 a.m. | Cross-Country | Men’s & Women’s Sprint Classic: Qualifiers | Tesero Stadium |
| 3:30 a.m. | Alpine Skiing | Women’s Team Combined (Downhill) | Tofane Ski Centre |
| 4:45 a.m. | Cross-Country | Men’s & Women’s Sprint Classic: Finals | Tesero Stadium |
| 5:30 a.m. | Freestyle Skiing | Men’s Freeski Slopestyle Final | Livigno Snow Park |
| 6:30 a.m. | Biathlon | Men’s 20km Individual | Anterselva Arena |
| 6:45 a.m. | Snowboarding | Men’s Snowboard Cross: Finals | Livigno Snow Park |
| 7:00 a.m. | Alpine Skiing | Women’s Team Combined (Slalom) | Tofane Ski Centre |
| 7:05 a.m. | Curling | Mixed Doubles: Bronze Medal Match | Cortina Curling Stadium |
| 11:05 a.m. | Curling | Mixed Doubles: Gold Medal Match | Cortina Curling Stadium |
| 11:30 a.m. | Figure Skating | Men’s Singles: Short Program | Milano Ice Skating Arena |
| 12:30 p.m. | Short Track | Women’s 500m & Men’s 1000m Finals | Milano Ice Skating Arena |
| 1:30 p.m. | Snowboarding | Women’s Snowboard Halfpipe Final | Livigno Snow Park |
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