The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics will take place from February 6 to 22, 2026, with competitions starting on February 4. The Opening Ceremony will be held at San Siro Stadium in Milan, while the Closing Ceremony will take place at the historic Verona Arena.
The Games will feature 116 medal events across 16 sports, with more than 3,500 athletes expected to compete. Unlike past Winter Olympics hosted in a single city, Milano Cortina 2026 will be spread across four main clusters in Northern Italy.
Milan will stage the major ice sports including ice hockey, figure skating, and speed skating.
Cortina will host curling, women’s alpine skiing, and all sliding sports.
Valtellina will feature freestyle skiing, snowboarding, and men’s alpine skiing.
Val di Fiemme will host cross-country skiing, ski jumping, and Nordic combined.
This guide provides a complete day-by-day schedule with local times (CET), Eastern Time (ET), GMT, and venues, so you can follow every event with ease.
Key Dates of the 2026 Winter Olympics
First Competitions Begin: Wednesday, February 4, 2026 – Curling mixed doubles and women’s ice hockey, Cortina & Milan
Opening Ceremony: Friday, February 6, 2026 – San Siro Stadium, Milan
First Medal Events: Saturday, February 7, 2026 – Alpine skiing, cross-country, ski jumping
Mid-Games Peak: Saturday, February 14, 2026 – Full day of alpine skiing, skating, and hockey
Final Weekend Events: Friday–Saturday, February 20–21, 2026 – Bobsleigh, curling, speed skating, ice hockey bronze
Closing Day & Finals: Sunday, February 22, 2026 – Cross-country, four-man bobsleigh, men’s hockey final, Verona Arena Closing Ceremony
Day-by-Day 2026 Winter Olympics Full Schedule
The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics will feature competitions every day from February 4 to 22. The schedule includes CET (24-hour local time) plus ET and GMT (12-hour format) for fans worldwide.
In the full schedule tables (not shown here), medal events are listed in bold for quick reference, and each entry includes the venue and location so you know exactly where every competition takes place.
Wednesday, Feb 18, 2026 – Day 12 (8 Gold Medal Events)
EVENTS
LOCAL (CET)
TIME (ET)
TIME (GMT)
LOCATION
Alpine Skiing – Women’s Slalom Run 1
10:00 – 12:00
4:00 AM – 6:00 AM
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Olimpia delle Tofane – Cortina
Alpine Skiing – Women’s Slalom Run 2
13:30 – 15:10
7:30 AM – 9:10 AM
12:30 PM – 2:10 PM
Olimpia delle Tofane – Cortina
Biathlon – Women’s 4x6km Relay
14:45 – 16:15
8:45 AM – 10:15 AM
1:45 PM – 3:15 PM
Südtirol Arena – Anterselva
Cross-Country – Team Sprint Qualification
09:45 – 10:45
3:45 AM – 4:45 AM
8:45 AM – 9:45 AM
Lago di Tesero Stadium – Val di Fiemme
Cross-Country – Team Sprint Finals (Men & Women)
11:45 – 13:05
5:45 AM – 7:05 AM
10:45 AM – 12:05 PM
Lago di Tesero Stadium – Val di Fiemme
Curling – Women’s Round Robin
09:05 – 12:05
3:05 AM – 6:05 AM
8:05 AM – 11:05 AM
Olympic Ice Stadium – Cortina
Curling – Men’s Round Robin
14:05 – 17:05
8:05 AM – 11:05 AM
1:05 PM – 4:05 PM
Olympic Ice Stadium – Cortina
Curling – Women’s Round Robin
19:05 – 22:05
1:05 PM – 4:05 PM
6:05 PM – 9:05 PM
Olympic Ice Stadium – Cortina
Freestyle Skiing – Women’s Aerials Final
11:30 – 12:55
5:30 AM – 6:55 AM
10:30 AM – 11:55 AM
Livigno Snowpark – Valtellina
Ice Hockey – Men’s Quarterfinals
12:10 – 23:40
6:10 AM – 5:40 PM
11:10 AM – 10:40 PM
PalaItalia Santa Giulia – Milan
Short Track – Men’s 500m Final, Women’s 3000m Relay Final
20:15 – 22:00
2:15 PM – 4:00 PM
7:15 PM – 9:00 PM
Mediolanum Forum – Milan
Snowboard – Men’s Slopestyle Final
12:30 – 14:10
6:30 AM – 8:10 AM
11:30 AM – 1:10 PM
Mottolino Snowpark – Livigno
Thursday, Feb 19, 2026 – Day 13 (7 Gold Medal Events)
EVENTS
LOCAL (CET)
TIME (ET)
TIME (GMT)
LOCATION
Curling – Men’s Round Robin
09:05 – 12:05
3:05 AM – 6:05 AM
8:05 AM – 11:05 AM
Olympic Ice Stadium – Cortina
Curling – Women’s Round Robin
14:05 – 17:05
8:05 AM – 11:05 AM
1:05 PM – 4:05 PM
Olympic Ice Stadium – Cortina
Curling – Men’s Semifinals
19:05 – 22:05
1:05 PM – 4:05 PM
6:05 PM – 9:05 PM
Olympic Ice Stadium – Cortina
Figure Skating – Women’s Free Skate
19:00 – 23:10
1:00 PM – 5:10 PM
6:00 PM – 10:10 PM
Mediolanum Forum – Milan
Freestyle Skiing – Men’s Halfpipe Qualification
10:30 – 12:25
4:30 AM – 6:25 AM
9:30 AM – 11:25 AM
Livigno Snowpark – Valtellina
Freestyle Skiing – Men’s Aerials Final
11:30 – 12:55
5:30 AM – 6:55 AM
10:30 AM – 11:55 AM
Livigno Snowpark – Valtellina
Freestyle Skiing – Women’s Halfpipe Qualification
19:30 – 21:25
1:30 PM – 3:25 PM
6:30 PM – 8:25 PM
Livigno Snowpark – Valtellina
Ice Hockey – Women’s Bronze Medal Game
14:40 – 17:10
8:40 AM – 11:10 AM
1:40 PM – 4:10 PM
PalaItalia Santa Giulia – Milan
Ice Hockey – Women’s Gold Medal Game
19:10 – 22:10
1:10 PM – 4:10 PM
6:10 PM – 9:10 PM
PalaItalia Santa Giulia – Milan
Ski Mountaineering – Sprint Heats
10:00 – 11:00
4:00 AM – 5:00 AM
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Stelvio Area – Bormio
Ski Mountaineering – Sprint Finals (Men & Women)
12:55 – 14:35
6:55 AM – 8:35 AM
11:55 AM – 1:35 PM
Stelvio Area – Bormio
Nordic Combined – Team Ski Jumping (Large Hill)
10:00 – 10:50
4:00 AM – 4:50 AM
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM
Predazzo Ski Jump – Val di Fiemme
Nordic Combined – Team 2×7.5km
14:00 – 14:55
8:00 AM – 8:55 AM
1:00 PM – 1:55 PM
Lago di Tesero Stadium – Val di Fiemme
Speed Skating – Men’s 1500m
16:30 – 18:05
10:30 AM – 12:05 PM
3:30 PM – 5:05 PM
Fiera Milano Rho – Milan
Friday, Feb 20, 2026 – Day 14 (6 Gold Medal Events)
EVENTS
LOCAL (CET)
TIME (ET)
TIME (GMT)
LOCATION
Biathlon – Men’s 15km Mass Start
14:15 – 15:15
8:15 AM – 9:15 AM
1:15 PM – 2:15 PM
Südtirol Arena – Anterselva
Bobsleigh – Two-Woman Heats 1 & 2
18:00 – 20:45
12:00 PM – 2:45 PM
5:00 PM – 7:45 PM
Cortina Sliding Centre – Cortina
Curling – Women’s Semifinals
14:05 – 17:05
8:05 AM – 11:05 AM
1:05 PM – 4:05 PM
Olympic Ice Stadium – Cortina
Curling – Men’s Bronze Medal Game
19:05 – 22:05
1:05 PM – 4:05 PM
6:05 PM – 9:05 PM
Olympic Ice Stadium – Cortina
Freestyle Skiing – Women’s Ski Cross Final
12:00 – 13:35
6:00 AM – 7:35 AM
11:00 AM – 12:35 PM
Livigno Snowpark – Valtellina
Freestyle Skiing – Men’s Halfpipe Final
19:30 – 21:05
1:30 PM – 3:05 PM
6:30 PM – 8:05 PM
Livigno Snowpark – Valtellina
Ice Hockey – Men’s Semifinal
16:40 – 19:10
10:40 AM – 1:10 PM
3:40 PM – 6:10 PM
PalaItalia Santa Giulia – Milan
Ice Hockey – Men’s Semifinal
21:10 – 23:40
3:10 PM – 5:40 PM
8:10 PM – 10:40 PM
PalaItalia Santa Giulia – Milan
Short Track – Women’s 1500m Final & Men’s 5000m Relay Final
20:15 – 22:40
2:15 PM – 4:40 PM
7:15 PM – 9:40 PM
Mediolanum Forum – Milan
Speed Skating – Women’s 1500m
16:30 – 18:05
10:30 AM – 12:05 PM
3:30 PM – 5:05 PM
Fiera Milano Rho – Milan
Saturday, Feb 21, 2026 – Day 15 (10 Gold Medal Events)
EVENTS
LOCAL (CET)
TIME (ET)
TIME (GMT)
LOCATION
Biathlon – Women’s 12.5km Mass Start
14:15 – 15:10
8:15 AM – 9:10 AM
1:15 PM – 2:10 PM
Südtirol Arena – Anterselva
Bobsleigh – Four-Man Heats 1 & 2
10:00 – 13:00
4:00 AM – 7:00 AM
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Cortina Sliding Centre – Cortina
Bobsleigh – Two-Woman Final (Heats 3 & 4)
19:00 – 22:10
1:00 PM – 4:10 PM
6:00 PM – 9:10 PM
Cortina Sliding Centre – Cortina
Cross-Country – Men’s 50km Classic Mass Start
11:00 – 13:55
5:00 AM – 7:55 AM
10:00 AM – 12:55 PM
Lago di Tesero Stadium – Val di Fiemme
Curling – Women’s Bronze Medal Game
14:05 – 17:05
8:05 AM – 11:05 AM
1:05 PM – 4:05 PM
Olympic Ice Stadium – Cortina
Curling – Men’s Gold Medal Game
19:05 – 22:20
1:05 PM – 4:20 PM
6:05 PM – 9:20 PM
Olympic Ice Stadium – Cortina
Figure Skating – Exhibition Gala
20:00 – 22:30
2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Mediolanum Forum – Milan
Ski Mountaineering – Mixed Relay Heats
10:00 – 11:00
4:00 AM – 5:00 AM
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Stelvio Area – Bormio
Ski Mountaineering – Mixed Relay Final
13:30 – 14:30
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Stelvio Area – Bormio
Freestyle Skiing – Mixed Team Aerials Final
10:45 – 12:25
4:45 AM – 6:25 AM
9:45 AM – 11:25 AM
Livigno Snowpark – Valtellina
Freestyle Skiing – Men’s Ski Cross Final
12:00 – 13:35
6:00 AM – 7:35 AM
11:00 AM – 12:35 PM
Livigno Snowpark – Valtellina
Freestyle Skiing – Women’s Halfpipe Final
19:30 – 21:05
1:30 PM – 3:05 PM
6:30 PM – 8:05 PM
Livigno Snowpark – Valtellina
Ice Hockey – Men’s Bronze Medal Game
20:40 – 23:30
2:40 PM – 5:30 PM
7:40 PM – 10:30 PM
PalaItalia Santa Giulia – Milan
Speed Skating – Mass Start Finals (Men & Women)
15:00 – 17:50
9:00 AM – 11:50 AM
2:00 PM – 4:50 PM
Fiera Milano Rho – Milan
Sunday, Feb 22, 2026 – Day 16 (Closing Day – 4 Gold Medal Events)
EVENTS
LOCAL (CET)
TIME (ET)
TIME (GMT)
LOCATION
Bobsleigh – Four-Man Final (Heats 3 & 4)
10:00 – 13:20
4:00 AM – 7:20 AM
9:00 AM – 12:20 PM
Cortina Sliding Centre – Cortina
Cross-Country – Women’s 50km Classic Mass Start
10:00 – 13:30
4:00 AM – 7:30 AM
9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Lago di Tesero Stadium – Val di Fiemme
Curling – Women’s Gold Medal Game
11:05 – 14:20
5:05 AM – 8:20 AM
10:05 AM – 1:20 PM
Olympic Ice Stadium – Cortina
Ice Hockey – Men’s Gold Medal Game
14:10 – 17:05
8:10 AM – 11:05 AM
1:10 PM – 4:05 PM
PalaItalia Santa Giulia – Milan
Closing Ceremony
20:00
2:00 PM
7:00 PM
Verona Arena – Verona
FAQs About Milano Cortina 2026
When are the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics?
The Games run from February 6 to 22, 2026, with some events starting on February 4.
Where will the 2026 Winter Olympics take place?
Events are spread across four clusters in Northern Italy: Milan, Cortina d’Ampezzo, Valtellina, and Val di Fiemme.
How many sports and events are included?
There will be 16 sports and 116 medal events, featuring more than 3,500 athletes from around the world.
Where are the Opening and Closing Ceremonies?
The Opening Ceremony will be at San Siro Stadium in Milan, while the Closing Ceremony will take place at the Verona Arena.
Which sports are new or returning in 2026?
Ski mountaineering makes its Olympic debut in 2026. All other core winter sports return, including skiing, skating, snowboarding, hockey, curling, and sliding events.
How can I watch the Winter Olympics?
In the United States, coverage will be available on NBC and Peacock. In Europe, fans can watch on Eurosport, Discovery+, and local broadcasters. Official Olympic platforms will also provide global coverage.
The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics will bring 16 days of world-class competition across Italy’s most iconic winter venues. With 116 medal events, four host clusters, and thousands of athletes, the Games promise history, excitement, and unforgettable moments. Keep this full schedule handy so you never miss a race, jump, or final.
