"The Winter Olympics are back and this time they're zigzagging across northern Italy. Milano Cortina 2026 will be the most spread-out Winter Games ever staged, jumping from Milan's arenas to the Dolomites' classic Alpine slopes. With returning superstars, brand-new events and Italy leaning hard into its Olympic heritage, these Games may feel like they've arrived quietly but there is a lot going on."
"Yes. The 2026 Winter Olympics officially start on Friday and run through 22 February. Given where they land in a crowded sports calendar with Super Bowl LX on Sunday, the Premier League in full swing and the Australian Open having just finished and considering it's been less than 18 months since the Paris Summer Games ended, it's easy to see how the Games might have snuck up on some fans."
"The Games officially begin on Friday with the opening ceremony, though several competitions will already be under way before then, including curling, ice hockey, luge, ski jumping, snowboarding and figure skating. As the Winter Olympics have grown with longer schedules, more athletes and heavier broadcast demands starting certain events early has become the only way to fit everything into the official Games window."
Milano Cortina 2026 will be the most spread-out Winter Games, with events across northern Italy. The Games officially start on Friday and run through 22 February, though several competitions begin before the opening ceremony. Events already underway include curling, ice hockey, luge, ski jumping, snowboarding and figure skating. Milan will host most indoor ice competitions and the opening ceremony. Cortina d'Ampezzo will anchor alpine events and host alpine skiing and the sliding disciplines. The Winter Olympics have expanded with longer schedules, more athletes and heavier broadcast demands, making early starts necessary to fit everything.
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