Preparations for the Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina, Italy are well underway — even though the Games themselves don’t start until February 2026.

Italian President Sergio Mattarella formally declared the Games open at the main event in Milan's San Siro stadium as part of an unprecedented show that also linked to celebrations in co-host Cortina ...

The 2026 Winter Olympics officially began Friday as the Olympic cauldron beneath Milan’s Arco della Pace was lit following a torch relay featuring some of Italy’s greatest athletes.