Milano Cortina 2026: Winter Olympics Schedule Overview

Why the winter olympics schedule matters

The winter olympics schedule shapes planning for athletes, broadcasters and fans worldwide. With the Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games set for 6–22 February 2026, clear dates, venues and sample event times are essential for travel, training and television programming. The schedule also highlights the unique logistics of the first Olympic Games officially co-hosted by two cities.

Main details of the 2026 timetable

Dates and hosts

The Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games are scheduled from 6 to 22 February 2026, with the Paralympic Winter Games following from 6 to 15 March 2026. Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo will jointly host events across Lombardy and Northeast Italy. Milan will primarily host ice events, while other competitions will take place in clusters around Cortina and the Valtellina and Fiemme valleys.

Sample events and times

Organisers and media outlets have begun publishing event blocks and sample session times. For example, an ESPN listing for women’s ice hockey on a competition day shows match times such as 2:10 PM (GER v SWE), 4:40 PM (FRA v ITA), 6:40 PM (CZE v USA) and 11:10 PM (CAN v FIN). These example entries illustrate the spread of sessions across the day and the international match-ups fans can expect.

Representation and athlete notes

The Games will feature competitors from across the globe. Africa is set to be represented, with South Africa expecting to send five athletes — among about 13 athletes projected from the continent. High-profile athletes from participating nations are already being highlighted by media; for instance, Australian bobsledder Bree Walker has been noted as one of the gold-medal favourites in media coverage.

Conclusion: what readers should take away

The core winter olympics schedule for Milano Cortina 2026 is anchored on 6–22 February, distributed between Milan and the Cortina/Valtellina/Fiemme clusters. Broadcasters and organisers will finalise session times, opening-ceremony broadcast details and full competition timetables closer to the Games. Spectators and viewers should consult the official Olympic schedule and accredited media sources for updates, and be prepared for adjustments as the programme is subject to change until the Games conclude.