Milan-Cortina Awarded the Olympic Winter Games 2026

Milan-Cortina, Italy, Will Host the Olympic Winter Games 2026. The Decision was Taken Today during the 134th Session of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in Lausanne, Switzerland. The Other Candidate in the Ballot was Stockholm-Åre, Sweden.

134th IOC Session Results Host of the Winter Olympic Games 2026
Voting cards distributed	82
Valid votes	81
Abstentions (including blank votes)	1
Majority	41
Stockholm – Åre	34
Milan – Cortina	47

 

IOC President Thomas Bach said: “Congratulations to Milan-Cortina. We can look forward to outstanding and sustainable Olympic Winter Games in a traditional winter sports country. The passion and knowledge of Italian fans, together with experienced venue operators, will create the perfect atmosphere for the best athletes in the world. The Olympic Winter Games Milan-Cortina 2026 will feature iconic venues and beautiful settings, combining the attractions of a modern European metropolis with a classic Alpine environment.”

 

 

He added: “The new Candidature Process has demonstrated the success of Olympic Agenda 2020. We have lowered the cost and complexity of developing Games projects, which now serve the long-term development goals of the host communities and have sustainability and legacy at their hearts. This has led to a significantly reduced organisation budget and the use of 93 per cent existing or temporary competition venues. I also want to thank Stockholm-Åre for presenting an excellent candidature and being part of the Candidature Process for the Olympic Winter Games 2026.”

Italy is a sport-loving nation, and winter sports are part of the tradition, culture and identity of Northern Italy. The region has world-class winter sports venues, ranging from the ice arenas of Milan to the well-established and iconic World Cup and World Championship destinations of Cortina, Bormio, Antholz and Val di Fiemme.

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