Sports · 5 February 2026
Winter Olympics 2026 launches February 6 as most spread-out Games ever
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The Winter Olympics roars back February 6 to 22, 2026, spanning northern Italy. Milano Cortina 2026 breaks records as the most geographically spread-out Games ever staged, featuring iconic Alpine venues. Competitions ignite before the opening ceremony, welcoming fans back for a full post-pandemic experience. New sports like ski mountaineering debut while figure skaters and skiers prepare to dominate the ice and snow in the birthplace of Alpine skiing.
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