2026 Winter Olympic Games: When does it start and how to watch Milano Cortina Games
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Salt Lake City, Utah has been selected to host the 2034 Winter Olympics. The city first hosted the games in 2002.
After a thrilling 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris that gave us huge triumphs and significant upsets, the world is now eagerly anticipating the 2026 Winter Olympics, which are officially a year away.
Italy, a country with a rich history in winter sports, will host the Winter Games for the third time as Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo prepare to host the 2026 Winter Games. A total of 2,900 competitors will strive to make their mark in history. The Winter Games will introduce new ski mountaineering events, featuring three competitions: men's and women's sprints, along with a mixed relay. Additionally, the skeleton event will include a mixed-team competition, and freestyle skiing will showcase dual moguls for both men and women.
Get Ready for the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics: What You Need to Know:
More: Winter Olympics are officially heading back to Salt Lake City in 2034. Everything to know
When do the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics start?
The 2026 Winter Olympic Games are set to begin on February 6, 2026, and will run through February 22, 2026. The Paralympic Games will follow from March 6 to March 15, 2026.
Where will the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics be held?
The 2026 Winter Olympic Games will be held in Italy for the third time, with Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo as the official hosts of the event.
How to watch the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics?
Games, with the streaming service Peacock providing coverage of every event. The coverage will kick off with the Opening Ceremony, which will take place at San Siro Stadium in Milan and will be broadcast live on NBC and Peacock on Friday, February 6, 2026.
What is the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics mascot?
The official mascots have been announced and are named Milo and Tina, stoats that are brother and sister. Stoats are small mustelids related to weasels and otters.
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