Around the world, thousands of athletes are uniting for two and a half weeks of intense competition in snow and ice. This event is expected to bring together athletes from over 92 national teams, with more than 2,900 individuals set to compete in various sports.
Italy has played host to Winter Olympics twice before: first in Cortina d'Ampezzo in 1956, followed by Turin in 2006. The country will once again be at the center of attention this year, but it's not alone - the 2026 Games are set to take place across two cities, Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo.
The venues for the Winter Olympics span an area of approximately 8,494 square miles, making them one of the largest Games in history. This is due in part to the dual host cities, which means that competitions will be held at multiple locations, stretching nearly 250 miles apart. Despite this, organizers say that this approach allows for a more efficient use of existing venues and reduces the need for new construction.
In terms of athletes, there are around 2,916 competitors expected to attend the Games, with the United States set to have the largest team, featuring 235 athletes from across various disciplines. Canada will also be well-represented, with 211 athletes competing in different sports.
Some notable athletes on Team USA include seven who will make their fifth Olympic appearance, including figure skater Lindsey Vonn and ice hockey player Hilary Knight. The U.S. Winter Olympic team is expected to be the largest ever, with a total of 232 athletes set to compete.
On the other side of the spectrum, ski mountaineering - known as 'skimo' - will make its Olympic debut at the Games this year, along with eight new events across 16 sports disciplines and six Paralympic sports. In total, there are over 116 events scheduled for competition during the Winter Olympics.
Meanwhile, thousands of fans from around the world are expected to descend on northern Italy, with U.S. diplomatic officials urging Americans to book early due to high demand. Tickets range from $30 to nearly $1,400 for a figure skating exhibition gala - and it seems that many will be able to experience the excitement of this year's Winter Olympics.
With over 2 million fans expected to attend the Games, it promises to be an unforgettable event in Milano Cortina.
Italy has played host to Winter Olympics twice before: first in Cortina d'Ampezzo in 1956, followed by Turin in 2006. The country will once again be at the center of attention this year, but it's not alone - the 2026 Games are set to take place across two cities, Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo.
The venues for the Winter Olympics span an area of approximately 8,494 square miles, making them one of the largest Games in history. This is due in part to the dual host cities, which means that competitions will be held at multiple locations, stretching nearly 250 miles apart. Despite this, organizers say that this approach allows for a more efficient use of existing venues and reduces the need for new construction.
In terms of athletes, there are around 2,916 competitors expected to attend the Games, with the United States set to have the largest team, featuring 235 athletes from across various disciplines. Canada will also be well-represented, with 211 athletes competing in different sports.
Some notable athletes on Team USA include seven who will make their fifth Olympic appearance, including figure skater Lindsey Vonn and ice hockey player Hilary Knight. The U.S. Winter Olympic team is expected to be the largest ever, with a total of 232 athletes set to compete.
On the other side of the spectrum, ski mountaineering - known as 'skimo' - will make its Olympic debut at the Games this year, along with eight new events across 16 sports disciplines and six Paralympic sports. In total, there are over 116 events scheduled for competition during the Winter Olympics.
Meanwhile, thousands of fans from around the world are expected to descend on northern Italy, with U.S. diplomatic officials urging Americans to book early due to high demand. Tickets range from $30 to nearly $1,400 for a figure skating exhibition gala - and it seems that many will be able to experience the excitement of this year's Winter Olympics.
With over 2 million fans expected to attend the Games, it promises to be an unforgettable event in Milano Cortina.
think about it, like nearly 3k athletes from all around the world are gonna converge on milan and cortina d'Ampezzo for two and a half weeks of non-stop action - and i mean that literally, there r over 116 events scheduled 
. and it's not just about the sports itself, but also the cultural exchange that comes with it, like we get to see athletes from different countries coming together and sharing their passion 
. and let's be real, who wouldn't wanna witness a figure skating exhibition gala for nearly $1k? 
. anyway, can't wait to see how it all plays out!
! it's gonna be insane with all the athletes from around the world competing in different sports. i mean, 2,916 competitors? that's a lotta talent on one floor! 
. plus, having two host cities makes it all so much more exciting - i love how they're spreading the action out across milan and cortina d'ampiegno.
. lindsey vonn and hilary knight are my girls for life 
! and $30 to $1,400 for tickets? that's a pretty great price range if you ask me 
. i'm def booking those tix ASAP so i can experience the magic of this year's winter olympics 
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I'm hyped for the Olympics! It's gonna be insane to see so many athletes from around the world competing on ice and snow 
The fact that they're having two host cities, Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, is a total game-changer. It means more venues and less traffic congestion for spectators 
And can you believe 2,916 competitors are going to be there?! Mind-blowing! 
It's like, how cool is it that people can ski AND climb mountains at the same time? 
Anyway, have you checked out ticket prices for the figure skating exhibition gala? $1,400 is wild! 
️ I'm so stoked about these Olympics! It's crazy to think that athletes from all over the world are gonna come together for this massive two and a half weeks of snow and ice action 
. I mean, Italy's hosting it again, which is awesome since they know what they're doing, but Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo teaming up as hosts is genius 
. It'll be sick to see all the events happening across multiple locations - I love how organizers are being smart about using existing venues instead of building new ones 
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. And can you believe there are over 116 events scheduled? It's gonna be non-stop action from start to finish 
! Tickets are selling fast, so if you wanna go, you gotta act quick 
they have so many cool sports i dont really understand but its like super competitive lol what is ski mountaineering tho? sounds like climbing or something 
also wooo team usa is going to rock 
and lindsey vonn is like a legend in figure skating 
2,916 competitors is a lot!! and usa is expected to have like the biggest team ever with 235 athletes lol and $30 to $1,400 ticket prices is wild!!! i wish i could get tickets but maybe ill just watch it online or something 
. Anyway, can't wait for this event to happen! It's going to be EPIC 
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. And can you imagine the atmosphere in Milano Cortina? It's gonna be lit 
. And with 2.9k people competing across 116 events, I hope they've got some awesome food trucks nearby to keep everyone fueled 
. The idea of having two host cities is kinda cool, but it's also a lot of pressure to make sure everything runs smoothly 
. Can't wait for the figure skating exhibitions tho! Lindsey Vonn is going to be amazing 
! The fact that Italy is hosting again (Cortina d'Ampezzo, I'm thinking of visiting ASAP 
) and now Milan too, is gonna be EPIC 
), and Hilary Knight is a total rockstar on the ice hockey scene 
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. I'm also super stoked that Team USA is gonna have a huge team with so many athletes competing 
I'm hyped about the upcoming Winter Olympics! The idea of a dual host city is genius 
, it's gonna be crazy to see athletes competing across multiple venues 
Skimo is already so cool 
. Guess I'll have to save up for it 
. The ski mountaineering - skimo - thing is a new event, but that's awesome too 
. The U.S. team is gonna crush it, but Canada will be close too 
! Italy's hosting it for the third time, so they must know what they're doing 
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