29 October 2025 – With just 100 days to go until the thrilling competitions begin on the snow and ice, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is inviting athletes, sports enthusiasts and culture fans to get ready to experience the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games, Italian Style.
From original Olympic content, through unique digital experiences and opportunities to secure a front row seat to a once-in-a-lifetime sporting and cultural experience, athletes and people from all corners of the world can get a taste for the next chapter in Winter Olympic history that will unfold from 6 to 22 February 2026.
Athletes getting ready to soar at Milano Cortina 2026
IOC President Kirsty Coventry had a special message for athletes when she visited the Olympic Village in Milan recently and was impressed with what she saw. “Athletes from around the world, we are in your Village and we cannot wait to welcome you here in a few weeks’ time,” she said. “It is going to be so much fun, so compact, so great that it makes me want to become a winter Olympian! We cannot wait to have you here.”
…1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ days to go for @milanocortina26! 🎉
Here’s a heartfelt message from IOC President Kirsty Coventry, to all the athletes who will participate in the next Olympic Winter Games, starting 6 February 2026. #100DaysToGo #RoadtoMilanoCortina2026 pic.twitter.com/aMx6cgEO89
— IOC MEDIA (@iocmedia) October 29, 2025
Debuting on Olympics.com on 29 October, docuseries “Athletes to Watch – Milano Cortina 2026” introduces a host of winter sports stars as they get ready to compete on the world’s biggest stage. Part I features six remarkable athletes, including freestyle skiing star Tess Ledeux (Beijing 2022, silver medal) and Emily Harrop, world champion in ski mountaineering which is set to make its Olympic debut in Italy. It also introduces rising stars freestyle ski siblings Flora and Miro Tabanelli and alpine skiing talent Lara Colturi, as well as ski jumping legend Stefan Kraft (Beijing 2022, team gold). The series gives unrivalled access to some of the biggest names and unique stories on the road to Milano Cortina. Part II will launch in January with five new episodes.
Milano Cortina 2026 will be the most gender-balanced Winter Games in history, with the IOC increasing the quota of places for female athletes to 47 per cent, up from 45.4 per cent at Beijing 2022. Female athletes will also be competing in a record number of events, with a total of 50 women’s events at Milano Cortina 2026, four more than four years ago at Beijing.
A taste of Italy to bring people together for the Olympic Winter Games
Crafted to celebrate the next chapter in Olympic Winter Games history, Olympic Rings Pasta* pays homage to the spirit of Italy – timeless design, craftsmanship and passion. Each of the four box designs – beautifully illustrated by Italian artist Marianna Tomaselli – showcases the thrill of winter sports against the backdrop of the host’s iconic landscapes. Within it, a unique pasta shape inspired by the Olympic rings: a symbol of unity.
A tribute to Italian hospitality, this one-of-a-kind creation ahead of Milano Cortina 2026 serves to inspire everyone to come together for all the unforgettable moments of emotion, joy and connection, and celebration of human potential. These are the ingredients that bring us together.
Bringing a taste of Milano Cortina to the world, renowned Chef Carlo Cracco joins Olympian figure skater Valentina Marchei in the first episode of “Drop In” – a new culinary journey where the love of food meets the spirit of sport. Together, they explore recipes, techniques and flavours from home, including a bespoke recipe featuring the Olympic Rings Pasta.
“Teamwork is essential, both in sport and cooking. In the kitchen, we have the brigata where each chef focuses on their part of a dish. Only when every piece comes together perfectly does the final recipe succeed. Every action counts, and when everyone works together, the result is something extraordinary,” Cracco explained.
Join the road to Milano Cortina with the official Olympic Games™ app
The official app of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games is available to download now, designed to accompany fans on the road to the Games and during the competition.
Original news and features follow the athletes’ journeys through qualifying, and delves deeper into winter sports and the epic stories that surround them. From when the Olympic flame is lit on 23 November in Olympia, fans can track the Olympic Torch Relay and all its inspiring stories of community spirit in real time, as it travels across the iconic landscapes and cities of Italy, presented by Worldwide Partner Coca-Cola.
The Olympic Games app links to the official ticketing platform, and will be an essential tool for spectators witnessing all the action first hand during Milano Cortina 2026. It includes customisable schedules, practical guides and information on competition venues to make the most out of the once-in-a-lifetime live experience.
With the app available in 12 languages, those enjoying all the magic of the Winter Olympics across the world can get closer to the action with medal tables and results, live blogs, personalised push notifications for breaking news updates, and results based on fans’ favourite sports and teams. The Olympic Shop – the one-stop digital destination for all Olympic and Paralympic merchandise – is also accessible through the app.
Unbelievable sporting action just a ticket away
Fans around the world can experience spectacular winter sports live against the beautiful, historic backdrops and with the famous hospitality of Italy. These “Italian Style” Games are fully adapted to the hosts, with 85 per cent of competition venues existing or temporary. The iconic venues, set against breathtaking natural landscapes, host top international winter sports competitions every year, and winter sports are a part of local identity and daily life in these regions.
Tickets and hospitality packages are still available across disciplines and venues at tickets.milanocortina2026.org, including the recently announced Opening Ceremony: “Armonia”, with additional tickets set to be released on 12 November. In recognition of Visa’s long-standing partnership with the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Visa is the Official Way to Pay.
Until 15 November, Worldwide Olympic Partner TCL is giving fans the opportunity to enter a draw to win a trip to Milano Cortina 2026 for two people, by inviting them to vote for their favourite athlete moments of greatness on Olympics.com and in the Olympic app.
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