US EditionNearly 6 Months Left Until Winter Olympics 2026. Here's What to Know.
METROPOLITAN CITY OF MILAN, LOMBARDY, AUG 4 – More than 3,500 athletes from 93 countries will compete in 195 events across 16 sports, with over 1,100 medals awarded including eight new Olympic events.
- Kicking off on Feb. 6, 2026, the Winter Olympics in Italy will last 17 days, hosted by Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo.
- After 1992's joint schedule, the Olympics separated in 1994 to follow their own four-year cycles, with Winter and Summer Olympics holding separate events.
- The competition features 195 events awarding over 1,100 medals produced by Italy’s state mint, the Zecca dello Stato.
- The organizers unveiled mascots Tina and Milo, and events will be held at San Siro Stadium, Mediolanum Forum in Assago, Palasharp, and Santa Giulia arena.
- Following the Olympics, the Paralympic Winter Games open on Mar. 6, 2026, and will feature eight new Olympic events.
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All sports venues in Olympic configuration are expected by early 2026 at the latest.
·Montreal, Canada
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·Helsinki, Finland
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This Tuesday, August 5 marks the countdown of the six months before the next Winter Games, in Italy, 20 years after Turin. The organisation shows its confidence as the villages and sports venues will soon be ready.
·Paris, France
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With six months to go, Winter Games organisers say they'll be ready
Six months before the start of the Winter Olympics, Italian organisers say that, after years of ups and downs, they are on schedule.
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