Inside Milano–Cortina 2026

A Complete Guide to the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Venues

Author

Yagmur Baydır
February 10, 2026

Dear PA reader,

Milano–Cortina 2026 is shaping up as a different kind of Olympics, one spread across northern Italy rather than concentrated in a single host city. From Arena Milano nearing completion to Olympic Villages rising across multiple locations, the focus is on infrastructure that makes sense after the Games are over, with venues designed to slip back into everyday civic life.

Instead of chasing spectacle, these projects lean into context and longevity. Lightweight alpine shelters by Carlo Ratti, carefully designed ice hockey arenas, and symbolic cauldrons all point to an approach where architecture supports communities first. It’s a quieter, more thoughtful vision of the Olympics, one that treats the event as a catalyst for long-term regional change rather than a fleeting global show.

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