"The Winter Olympics are finally here! The Milano Cortina 2026 Games officially kicked off on Feb. 6th in Italy, and Olympians from all around the world have settled into their new homes for the next two-ish weeks. Here are 26 behind-the-scenes looks at what it's really like inside the Olympic Villages, from room tours to the food: 1. First off, here's a peek at Team USA's accommodations in Milan:"
"2. And some of the temporary structures built to house athletes in Cortina. It's one of the six Olympic Villages that have been erected in Italy to house the 90+ countries and 2,900+ athletes present at this year's Games: 20. There's also a "Cero Stress Plant Shop" where athletes can "borrow" a little greenery to liven up their living quarters."
The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics officially began on Feb. 6 in Italy, with Olympians settled into temporary homes for roughly two weeks. Organizers erected six Olympic Villages across Italy to house more than 2,900 athletes representing over 90 countries. Milan hosts Team USA accommodations while Cortina features temporary structures built specifically for athletes. Villages include amenities such as a "Cero Stress Plant Shop" where competitors can borrow greenery to personalize living quarters. Canadian figure skater Madeline Schizas named her plant Ilya Rozanov after a Heated Rivalry character. Olympic coverage continues throughout the Games.
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