Milan, the second biggest city in the country, is the metropolitan hub of northern Italy. Cortina d'Ampezzo, on the other hand, is a ski destination nestled in the Dolomites.

The next Olympics are the first to have two official hosts, Milan, Italy’s second-largest city, and Cortina d’Ampezzo, the Dolomite ski resort where the 1956 Winter Olympics were held. The Games also sprawl across much of northern Italy, requiring six athlete villages.

Ski mountaineering will make its Olympic debut at Milano Cortina 2026, along with seven other fresh events at the Winter Games.

Stanley Tucci is going for the gold this coming winter. The Emmy-winning actor will provide coverage of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics next February for NBCUniversal, it was exclusively announced Sept. 15 on TODAY. Stream Los Angeles News for free, 24/7 ...

The Olympic Games showcase the best of humanity, highlighting the values that unite us as one human family. This is the powerful message that will resonate from Italy to the world. In 100 days, Italy will write the next chapter of Olympic history — written with the unmistakable passion and spirit of Italy.

The games will take place across multiple regions in Northern Italy, making it the first Winter Olympics to bear the names of two cities: Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo. The sports event runs from Feb. 6, 2026, through Feb. 22, 2026, followed by the Paralympic Winter Games a month later.