07 November 2025 - In 100 days, Milano Cortina 2026 will begin, drawing on iconic winter sports venues that have long made Italy a home of champions from around the world. The Olympic Games will unfold across more than 22,000 square kilometres of northern Italy’s beautiful alpine mountains and historic cities.

By making the most of what already exists, organisers are reducing the need for new construction, tapping into proven local expertise, spreading opportunities across regions, and accelerating projects that respond to real community needs – from improved transport and infrastructure to year-round tourism and housing.

Key facts:

• Milano Cortina 2026 spans northern Italy’s iconic venues, using 85 per cent existing infrastructure to reduce construction and highlight regional diversity.

• The Games address local challenges, supporting alpine communities by accelerating infrastructure upgrades, tourism and long-term resilience.

• The first Olympic Winter Games shaped by Olympic Agenda, rooted in the local context and adapted to regional realities to provide the best sporting conditions for the athletes amid climate and environmental challenges.