Italy hosts the 2026 Winter Olympics Between February 6th and 22nd. This edition is the first in history with two official host cities and events spread across the north of the country.
Below are the key points for those planning to follow the competitions.
Important dates
- Winter Olympics: February 6st to 22th.
- Paralympics: March 6th to 15th.
- Opening: February 6th, at the San Siro Stadium in Milan.
- Closure: February 22nd, at the Verona Arena.
Locations and modalities
The Games take place in different venues to take advantage of existing infrastructure and ideal weather conditions.
- Milan: It features ice sports such as figure skating, hockey, and short track. The hockey finals take place in the new Santagiulia arena.
- Cortina d'Ampezzo: It hosts women's alpine skiing, curling, and track sports such as bobsleigh and luge.
- Valtellina (Bormio and Livigno): They will host men's alpine skiing, snowboarding, and the debut of mountain skiing.
- Val di Fiemme: Location of the cross-country skiing and ski jumping events.
- Antholz-Anteselva: It hosts the biathlon in an arena with a capacity of 19 people.
Tickets
Tickets for the competitions are sold exclusively through the official Milano Cortina 2026 website. All tickets are digital. The organization emphasizes that there are no authorized resellers and purchases made elsewhere may result in counterfeit tickets.
Transportation and logistics
The journey requires planning, as there is no high-speed rail line connecting all the mountain towns.
- In Milan: The subway and bus network will have extended hours and an increased fleet.
- In the mountains: Access by public transport depends on bus connections from train stations.
- Use of cars: The route may be faster, but there are parking restrictions. The use of winter tires or chains is mandatory by law.
Climate and preparation
In Milan, the weather is usually sunny, with temperatures between 2°C and 12°C. In the mountain resorts, however, temperatures drop below zero during the day and can reach -10°C at night.
Visitors should expect crowded cities and high accommodation prices. Some competition areas are still undergoing final structural adjustments.
Where to watch the 2026 Winter Olympics
Brazilian audiences have several options to follow the 2026 Winter Olympic Games. Broadcasts range from free-to-air TV to streaming platforms and social media.
Below is a guide to where to watch the competitions taking place in Italy between February 6th and 22nd.
TV Globo (free-to-air TV)
TV Globo will broadcast the main moments of the event. The network will air both the opening and closing ceremonies.
During the competition days, the schedule includes live updates. Approximately four hours of daily broadcasts are planned for the afternoons on the channel.
SporTV (pay TV)
SporTV acts as the official channel for the Games on pay TV. The coverage includes approximately 14 hours of live programming daily.
SporTV 1 focuses on popular events such as skating and hockey. SporTV 2 prioritizes extreme and Brazilian sports, while SporTV 3 broadcasts curling.
Globoplay and GE.TV (Internet)
Globoplay offers free access to TV Globo's signal for logged-in users. Subscribers to the +Canais package have access to the entire SporTV channel lineup in high definition.
The GE.globo portal also features exclusive content via GE.TV. The digital platform has two daily broadcast blocks, totaling four hours of viewing time.
CazéTV (Streaming and YouTube)
CazéTV is broadcasting the Winter Olympics for free on YouTube. Casimiro Miguel's channel has a team of commentators sent directly to Italy.
In addition to YouTube, CazéTV's signal is available on Disney+, Prime Video, and Samsung TV Plus. The programming focuses on a relaxed style and interaction with the audience.
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