Milan Cortina 2026 will be the most spread‑out Winter Olympics ever, with events staged across three spectacular regions of northern Italy: Lombardy,

So Milan Cortina is a misnomer. There are actually nine Olympic sites, not two. Other than Bormio, they include Milan (skating, hockey); Livigno (freestyle skiing); Cortina D’Ampezzo (women’s Alpine skiing); Predazzo (ski jumping); and Tesero (cross-country skiing). Milan hosted the opening ceremonies and Verona will host the closing ones.

Cortina, a quintessential ski town, is co-hosting the 2026 Winter Olympics with Milan, showcasing its unique blend of mountain charm and Italian fashion.

The Olympic flame for the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics officially has begun its long and storied relay toward Milan’s San Siro Stadium, where it will light the cauldron at the Opening Ceremony on February 6, 2026.

With the 2026 Winter Olympics almost underway, here’s exactly where the Games are being held and why they’re spread across numerous cities in Italy.

The 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympic Games will take place over an 8,500 square miles in Northern Italy, creating a complex challenge for organizers and fans.