2026 Winter Olympics

From Paris to Powder: The 2026 Winter Olympics Are Coming!

Get ready for snow, ice, and Olympic excitement as the 2026 Winter Olympics head to Italy! 🎿🏅

As the world waves goodbye to the sun-soaked extravaganza of the 2024 Paris Olympics, winter sports enthusiasts are already gearing up for the chill of the 2026 Winter Olympics! Set in the breathtaking landscapes of northern Italy, our athletes will trade in their running shoes for skis and skating blades, as they prepare to battle it out in Milan, Valtellina, Cortina d'Ampezzo, and Val di Fiemme. Who wouldn’t want to cheer on their favorite skater or skier while sipping a hot chocolate in the beautiful Italian Alps? Now, that’s what we call a wintery wonderland!

But with snow-capped mountains comes a host of challenges for organizers. Creating a vibrant Olympic atmosphere after the glitz and glam of the Paris Games may prove to be a tall order. As we prepare for heart-stopping feats of athleticism, there’s nervous anticipation behind the scenes about how to engage spectators and create that “wow” factor. Will they be serving lasagna between events? Only time will tell!

Events will be spread across four main areas, ensuring that this Olympic experience feels as varied and dynamic as the athletes showcasing their talents. From the storied peaks of Cortina d’Ampezzo, known for its rich winter sports history, to the exhilarating slopes of Valtellina, fans can expect thrilling competitions in skiing, skating, and curling. You’d better believe that Northern Italy’s famed gelato will be served hot, and possibly in a bowl, straight after each event!

So, mark those calendars and start planning your winter getaway because the 2026 Winter Olympics aren’t just about sports, they’re about celebration, culture, and Italy! And did you know that this will be the first time in Olympic history that the Winter Games will be jointly hosted by two cities? Or that both Cortina and Milan have hosted the games in the past, with Cortina last being in 1956? That’s over 70 years of winter sports magic ready to be relived!