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The 2026 Winter Olympics, officially known as the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, will take place from February 6 to February 22, 2026. Events will be hosted across multiple venues in northern Italy, using a distributed model that combines existing facilities with newly adapted sites.

Below is a comprehensive overview of all Olympic sports scheduled for the 2026 Winter Games, including their expected date ranges and host locations. Exact event times will be finalized closer to the Games and may vary due to weather and broadcast requirements.

Alpine Skiing Dates: February 7–16, 2026 Location: Cortina d’Ampezzo Includes downhill, Super-G, giant slalom, slalom, and alpine combined events.

Cross-Country Skiing Dates: February 8–21, 2026 Location: Val di Fiemme Features individual distance races, sprint events, relays, and mass starts.

Ski Jumping Dates: February 8–20, 2026 Location: Val di Fiemme Includes individual and team competitions for men and women.

Nordic Combined Dates: February 10–19, 2026 Location: Val di Fiemme Combines ski jumping and cross-country skiing events.

Biathlon Dates: February 8–21, 2026 Location: Antholz-Anterselva Includes sprint, individual, pursuit, mass start, and relay races.

Snowboarding Dates: February 8–20, 2026 Location: Livigno Events include halfpipe, slopestyle, big air, and snowboard cross.

Freestyle Skiing Dates: February 8–21, 2026 Location: Livigno Features moguls, aerials, ski cross, halfpipe, and slopestyle.

Figure Skating Dates: February 7–21, 2026 Location: Milan Includes singles, pairs, ice dance, and team events.

Speed Skating Dates: February 7–21, 2026 Location: Milan Covers short-distance and long-distance individual races.

Short Track Speed Skating Dates: February 7–21, 2026 Location: Milan Includes individual and relay events.

Ice Hockey Dates: February 5–22, 2026 Location: Milan and surrounding venues The tournament begins before the opening ceremony and concludes with medal games during the final weekend.

Curling Dates: February 5–22, 2026 Location: Cortina d’Ampezzo Includes men’s, women’s, and mixed doubles competitions.

Bobsleigh Dates: February 13–21, 2026 Location: Cortina d’Ampezzo Includes two-man, four-man, and women’s bobsleigh events.

Luge Dates: February 9–15, 2026 Location: Cortina d’Ampezzo Features singles, doubles, and team relay events.

Skeleton Dates: February 14–21, 2026 Location: Cortina d’Ampezzo Includes men’s and women’s skeleton races.

Ski Mountaineering (Olympic Debut) Dates: February 10–18, 2026 Location: Bormio Includes sprint and mixed relay events.

Conclusion

The 2026 Winter Olympics will feature 16 sports across multiple Italian regions, offering a diverse and dynamic competition schedule. While specific start times and daily event orders will be finalized closer to the Games, this overview provides a clear picture of when and where each sport will take place.

Sources

This article is based on publicly available planning information from the International Olympic Committee, Milano Cortina 2026 organizers, and international winter sports federations.