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Who will host the 2026 Winter Paralympics?

Milano Cortina, Italy, will host the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games 2026. The International Olympic Committee announced the choice of Milano Cortina in 2019.

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 Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games will feature iconic venues and beautiful settings, combining the attractions of a modern European metropolis with a classic Alpine environment.

Cortina d’Ampezzo hosted the 7th Winter Olympics in February 1956. Together with Milano, Cortina will host the Winter Games again 70 years later. Italy also hosted Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games with Torino 2006.

When are the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics?

The Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games will be held from 6 to 15 March 2026. The Winter Olympics take place before the Winter Paralympics.

What are the venues for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics?

map of northern Italy with markers for the 6 venue clusters of Milano Cortina

Milan Cluster

Milano Hockey Arena, PalaSharp – Para ice hockey
Piazza del Duomo – medal plaza and closing ceremonies

Val di Fiemme Cluster

Tesero Cross Country Stadium, Tesero – Para biathlon, Para cross-country skiing

Cortina d’Ampezzo Cluster

Olimpia delle Tofane slope, Cortina d’Ampezzo – Para alpine skiing, Para snowboarding
Cortina Olympic Stadium – Wheelchair curling

Verona

Verona Arena – opening ceremony

Find out more about Milano Cortina 2026

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