Milan-Cortina Olympics 2026: venues and how to get there

22 Januar 2026

The Milan Olympics 2026 are set to make history! How? They are the first Winter Olympics shared between two host cities! From 6 to 22 February, they will bring together athletes and spectators from around the world for an unforgettable celebration of winter sports across Northern Italy.

• Olympic games: When and Where
• Olympic Games Locations
• Milan Olympic Venues and Stadium
  • San Siro Olympic Stadium
  • Ice Sports Venues in Milan
  • Fan Areas in Milan
• Cortina Dolomites Olympics
• Other Olympic Venues outside Milan and Cortina
• How to Get to the Venues
• Airport Connections

Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics: when and where

The 2026 Milan Olympics will take place from 6 to 22 February, marking a historic first: never before have the Winter Olympics been hosted jointly by two cities. 

Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo will share the spotlight, welcoming athletes competing in 16 sports and over 100 medal events. 

If you're planning to attend, you'll find that this edition stands out for its unique geographical spread. Unlike traditional Olympics concentrated in a single location, the Milan Cortina Olympics venues are distributed across Northern Italy, stretching from the urban energy of Milan to the dramatic peaks of the Dolomites.

This "distributed Olympics" model allows each venue to showcase its natural strengths: Milan brings world-class infrastructure and accessibility, while the mountain locations offer authentic alpine settings. 
 

Olympic games in Milan and Cortina: where will they take place

The Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina are organised around four main clusters plus additional venues spread across Northern Italy. 
 

• Milan serves as the primary urban hub, hosting ice sports and the opening ceremony. 
  
   
• Cortina d'Ampezzo, nestled in the Dolomites, takes centre stage for alpine skiing and sliding sports. 
  
   
• Beyond these two cities, you'll find competition venues in Valtellina (Bormio and Livigno), Val di Fiemme, Anterselva, and Verona, which will host the closing ceremony. 
   

Milan Olympic Venues and Stadium
 

Milan Olympic Stadium (San Siro) for the ceremony

The iconic Milan Olympic Stadium, better known as San Siro Stadium, will serve as the symbolic heart of the Games. 

This legendary venue, home to AC Milan and Inter, will host the Opening Ceremony on 6 February 2026, welcoming the world to the Olympic Games Milan-Cortina 2026. 

As the main Olympic stadium in the city, San Siro represents Milan's sporting heritage and its role as a global stage for major events. Find out how to reach the San Siro Stadium in our article.
 

Ice sports venues in Milan

Milan establishes itself as the primary centre for ice sports during the Olympics. 
 

• The Milan Santa Giulia Ice hockey Arena, located in the south-eastern area of the city, will be the main venue for ice hockey competitions. 

  If you're planning to watch matches there, you'll find transport options detailed in the sections below. 
   

• Beyond Santa Giulia, the city hosts several other ice venues: the Milan Ice Hockey Arena in Rho will accommodate additional hockey matches and supporting competitions, while the Milano Speed Skating Stadium, also in the Rho area, stages speed skating events. 
  
   
• The Milano Ice Skating Arena (which is the Unipol Forum in Milan) rounds out the ice sports programme with figure skating and short track competitions.
   

Additional locations and fan areas in Milan

The Olympic atmosphere extends far beyond official stadiums. 

Central locations such as Piazza Duomo and Piazza Gae Aulenti will transform into fan zones with big screens broadcasting live events, allowing you to soak up the Olympic spirit even if you don't have tickets to specific venues. 

These public spaces will help bring the Games into the heart of Milan, creating a city-wide celebration that reaches residents and visitors alike.

 

The Cortina Dolomites Olympics: where are the Alpine Venues located
 

Cortina d'Ampezzo, one of the most iconic locations in the Milan Cortina 2026 Dolomites Olympics, hosts the alpine heart of the Games. 
 

• The Tofane Alpine Skiing Centre will stage alpine skiing events on slopes that have challenged world-class skiers for decades. 
  
   
• For curling enthusiasts, the Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium provides a purpose-built facility in this historic winter sports destination. 
  
   
• The Cortina Sliding Centre handles the high-speed thrills of bobsleigh, luge, and skeleton. 
   

Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Dolomites, these Milan Cortina Olympics venues combine natural beauty with technical excellence, offering competitors ideal conditions and spectators unforgettable views. Cortina's legacy as a winter sports capital (it previously hosted the 1956 Winter Olympics) ensures that the infrastructure and expertise are already in place.
 

Other Olympic Venues outside Milan and Cortina

The Milan Winter Olympic venues extend well beyond the two host cities, embracing some of Northern Italy's most spectacular mountain locations. 
 

• In Valtellina, the Stelvio Ski Centre in Bormio will host alpine skiing events on demanding slopes that have tested generations of racers. 
  
   
• Nearby Livigno offers two dedicated facilities: the Livigno Snow Park for freestyle skiing and snowboarding, and the Aerials & Moguls Park for aerial acrobatics. 
  
   
• If you're a fan of Nordic disciplines, head to Val di Fiemme, where the Tesero Cross-Country Centre and Predazzo Ski Jumping venue will stage cross-country skiing and ski jumping competitions. 
  
   
• The Anterselva Biathlon Arena, set in South Tyrol's pristine valleys, provides the perfect backdrop for biathlon events combining skiing and shooting. 
  
   
• Finally, the historic Verona Arena will host the Closing Ceremony on 22 February 2026, bringing the Games to a spectacular conclusion in one of Italy's most beautiful cities. 
   

Winter Olympics 2026 Venues: how to get there
 

How Far Is Milan from Cortina d'Ampezzo?

The distance is approximately 400 kilometres. By car, the journey typically takes around 4.5 to 5 hours via the A4 motorway and mountain roads. Train travel requires longer overall journey time due to connections, usually around 5 to 6 hours.
 

How to get from Milan to Cortina d'Ampezzo

Regular train connections run from Milan to Venice or Verona, with journey times of approximately 2.5 to 3 hours. 

From Venice Mestre, you can get on a regional train to Calalzo di Cadore. If a direct connection is not available, you can change at Ponte nelle Alpi–Polpet and then continue by train to Calalzo.

Once in Calalzo di Cadore, take a shuttle or bus, such as the Cortina Link service or connections operated by Dolomitibus.

During the Olympics, dedicated transport services and official shuttles are expected to enhance connectivity between major hubs and mountain venues.

 

How to reach the main Olympic Venues in Milan
 

How to get to the Milan Ice Hockey Arena

• Metro + Hockey Arena Shuttle: from Rogoredo station on the M3 Yellow Line, the Hockey Arena Shuttle service will be available, providing a direct connection to the venue.

• Metro + Tram 27 or Tram 12: from Repetti station on the M4 Blue Line, you can take Tram 27 or Tram 12 to Viale Ungheria – Largo Guerrieri Gonzaga. From there, the venue can be reached with a walk of approximately 400 metres.
 

• By train: from Rogoredo FS station, the Hockey Arena Shuttle service will operate to the Arena.
 

• On foot: from Rogoredo FS station (metro or train), the venue can also be reached on foot with a walk of about 1.5 km.
 

Throughout the entire period of the Games, public transport services will be extended until 02:00 am. For information and ticket purchases, you can use the ATM App. Alternatively, you can access the metro and ATM services by paying directly with a credit card, debit card, or smart device, without purchasing a ticket in advance.
 

• The Milano Rho Ice Hockey Arena and the Milano Speed Skating Stadium at Fiera Milano Rho are easily connected via the M1 Red Metro Line (Rho Fiera station) and regional rail services.
   

• To reach the Unipol Forum in Assago (Milano Ice Skating Arena), take the M2 Green Metro Line to Assago Milanofiori Forum station. Find more details in our dedicated guide on how to get to Unipol Forum Milan.
  
   

Milan Olympics transportation: getting around during the games

Milan Olympics transportation will benefit from enhanced public transport services across all five metro lines (M1, M2, M3, M4, and M5) with extended operating hours till 2.00 A.M. and increased frequency during the Games. 

The city's efficient underground network connects most Milan Olympic venues to hotels and central areas, making it easy for you to move between events. 

Dedicated shuttle services will link Milan with mountain venues, offering convenient transfers for spectators travelling to alpine competitions. In mountain locations, park-and-ride facilities will allow visitors arriving by car to leave their vehicles in designated areas and continue via shuttle to competition sites, reducing traffic congestion and environmental impact. 
 

How to Reach Milan During the 2026 Winter Olympics
 

Milan serves as the primary international gateway for the Olympic Games Milan-Cortina 2026, with three airports providing excellent connectivity from destinations worldwide.
 

Airport Connections to Milan City Centre

With Flibco, you can easily reach Milan from every airport serving the metropolitan area. 

Milan Linate Airport, the closest to the city centre, offers the quickest connection as it’s just 7 kilometres from downtown Milan. You can book your bus from Milan Linate airport to Milan Centrale station online. 

Orio al Serio Airport (BGY), near Bergamo, sits approximately 45 kilometres from Milan and serves numerous European routes operated by low-cost airlines. You can easily reach Milan from Bergamo airport with Flibco’s bus. 

Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), the region's largest international hub, lies about 50 kilometres northwest of the city. Take the bus to and from Milan Malpensa Airport if you land there.

From December, booking becomes even simpler: you'll be able to reserve airport bus transfers to Milan through a single platform, regardless of which airport you're flying into. This unified booking system streamlines your arrival planning, letting you focus on enjoying the Milan Winter Olympics 2026 rather than worrying about ground transportation logistics.