Even without a ticket to the races, the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games offer a world of opportunities to experience the Olympic magic up close.
Whether you are a fan or simply curious, in the Olympic territories and beyond you will find spaces, activities and experiences designed to let you breathe in the enthusiasm of the Games.
Events on Wednesday 18 February
Cortina – The athletes of the USA Skeleton Team, Mystique Ro and Dan Barefoot, will take the stage at the Cortina Fan Village at 4:00 pm
Bormio – From 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Performance by the La Bajona Choir (Church of S. Ignazio) and the LaReit Choir (Church of S. Spirito)
– From 6:00 pm Snowsound: Live Soundtrack
Livigno – From 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm Merk&Kremont
Predazzo – at 8:45 pm Fiat Lux show
Fan Village: where you can experience the excitement of the Games
The Fan Villages represent the meeting point between the enthusiasm of the public and the excellence of Milano Cortina 2026, as part of the Organising Committee’s City Experiences programme.
Located in strategic locations within the host cities and other major locations, these spaces have been designed to extend the energy of the event beyond the boundaries of the sports arenas.
The Fan Villages are free and open to all from 6 February:
Milano – Piazza del Cannone | Opening hours: 9:00 am – 10:00 pm (or end of the last streaming event)
Bormio – Piazza Cavour | Opening hours: 9:30 am – 10:00 pm (or end of the last streaming event)
Livigno – Zona Isola | Opening Hours: 9:30–22:00 | Opening Hours: 9:30–22:00 (or at the end of the last streaming event)
Cortina d’Ampezzo – Largo delle Poste | Opening hours: 9:30 am – 10:00 pm (or at the end of the last streaming event)
Predazzo – Piazza del Comune | Opening hours: 9:30 am – 10:00 pm (or end of the last streaming event)
Brunico – Tschurtschenthaler Park | Opening hours: 10:00–22:00 (or end of the last streaming event)
Athletes Celebration: the moment of the champions
One of the most eagerly awaited events is the Athletes Celebration, the official ceremony in which the winning athletes and medal winners are presented and celebrated in front of the public.
A unique opportunity to experience the thrill of victory, listen to the stories of the protagonists and share a moment of collective pride with them.
The events take place at:
Milano, Piazza del Cannone: the Champion Celebration takes place from 8 to 22 February from 5 pm to 7 pm
Bormio – Piazza Cavour | The Champions’ Festival, with DJ sets and entertainment, will be held on the following days:
7, 9, 14 and 16 February – Celebration of the Champions – Alpine Skiing
16 February – Meeting with Tina and Milo
17 and 21 February – Celebration of the Champions – Alpine skiing
Cortina, Largo delle Poste: from 8 to 22 February from 5 pm to 7 pm with the Coca-Cola Lightshow every day at the following times: 7:28 pm – 7:56 pm – 8:26 pm
Antholz/Anterselva, Gaudi Village-Südtirol: from 6 pm to 8 pm
Predazzo, Piazza del Comune: from 4 pm.
Livigno, from 8 to 21 February at Zona Isola: from 5 pm to 7 pm.
Olympic Boulevard: the immersive route in the heart of Milano
In Milano, the Olympic Boulevard guides visitors through some of the city’s most iconic places. The route starts from the Central Station and passes through areas such as San Babila, Parco Sempione and the Arco della Pace, accompanying fans through light installations, spaces dedicated to Olympic partners, houses of the National Olympic Committees, entertainment areas and Fan Villages.
More information is available here.
Olympic Partners Showcasing: get to know the brands of the Games
The activations of the official partners offer fans the opportunity to interact directly with the brands that contribute to bringing the Games to life.
In Milano, visitors can follow an engaging route that starts from the Central Station and continues through several iconic places, before ending near Parco Sempione and the Arco della Pace.
Along the way, interactive installations will celebrate the Olympic spirit and highlight the contribution of each partner to Milano Cortina 2026.
Here are the partners and locations involved:
EA7 (Olympic Games): MILANO, Piazza Duca d’Aosta
TCL (Olympic Games): MILANO, Piazza Duca d’Aosta
OMEGA: MILANO, Piazza San Babila
ITA AIRWAYS: MILANO, Piazza San Carlo
INTESA SANPAOLO: MILANO, Piazza della Scala – Gallerie d’Italia
CASA AIRBNB: MILANO, via Senato 14
TECHNOGYM: MILANO, via Durini 1
CASA CORONA: Desco Milano – via Bassano Porrone 8
ELI LILLY: MILANO, Piazza dei Mercanti
ALIBABA: MILANO, via Beltrami – Cairoli
ESSELUNGA: MILANO, Castello Sforzesco
STELLANTIS: MILANO, Castello Sforzesco
THE PEAK BY COCA-COLA: MILAN, Piazza del Cannone – where it will also be possible to follow the Opening Ceremony of the Games
ENI: MILANO, Piazza Città di Lombardia
GRANA PADANO: MILANO, Piazza XXV Aprile
SAMSUNG: MILANO Piazza XXIV Maggio (6–10 February)
The “Houses” of the Stakeholders
The various Houses of the National Olympic Committee (NOC), the “venues” of the individual nations during Milano Cortina 2026, are iconic meeting places where fans, athletes and stakeholders gather to celebrate the Games.
These spaces offer live race screenings, medal celebrations and cultural showcases that reflect the identity and spirit of each nation.
Whether you want to cheer on your country, discover new cultures or simply soak up the Olympic atmosphere, the NOC Houses offer an unprecedented opportunity to connect with the global community.
NOC Houses in Milano
Belgium: Pils Pub, via Agostino Betani 2, 20154, Milano – both private, by invitation only, and public by pre-sale or ticket
Brazil: Casa degli Artisti via Tommaso da Cazzaniga, Corso Garibaldi, 89/A – by pre-sale or ticket
China: Villa Clerici, via Giovanni Terruggia 8-14, Milano – Public, advance booking or with ticket
Korea: Villa Necchi Campiglio, via Mozart 14, Milano – Public, advance booking or with ticket
Italy: viale Alemagna 6 – both private, by invitation only, and public by pre-sale or ticket
Netherlands: Superstudio Events, via Tortona 27, 20144, Milano
Czech Republic: Ristorante del Barrio, via Serio 14, 20132, Milano – both private, by invitation only, and public with advance booking or ticket
Slovakia: Galleria Meravigli, via Gaetano Negri 6, 20123, Milano – by presale or ticket
Sweden: Il Treno Sala Liberty, via San Gregorio 46, 20124, Milano – both private, by invitation only, and public, by pre-sale or ticket
Switzerland: Centro Svizzero, via Palestro 2 – Public, by presale or ticket
NOC Houses in Cortina
Austria: Via Cadin di Sotto 24/25, Cadin di Sotto BL – Private, by invitation and public with reservation or ticket
Germany: Golf Club Cortina, Loc Fraina 14/15, Cortina d’Ampezzo – both private, by invitation only, and public by reservation or ticket
Italy: Galleria FarsettiArte, Piazza Roma 10, 32043, Cortina d’Ampezzo – Private, by invitation only
Slovenia: Bar Janbo, via Stazione 5, Cortina d’Ampezzo – Public, pre-sale or ticket
Switzerland: Casa delle Nazioni – Public, advance booking or with ticket
NOC Houses in Livigno
Italy: Aquagranda – public or private, by invitation only or by reservation depending on the event