Overview
- IOC executive Christophe Dubi and ice hockey chief Luca Tardif said venues are on track, citing successful tests in speed skating, hockey, and biathlon, with reassurance on ice quality and snow at Livigno.
- An Open Olympics 2026 report forecasts only 42 works finishing before the Games, 57% completing afterward with some partial deliveries, and notes a further €157 million cost increase concentrated in Veneto and Lombardy.
- Dual opening ceremonies are set for 6 February in Milan and Cortina, with competition starting earlier on 4 February in Cortina via curling mixed doubles; additional tickets have been released for the women’s alpine events and the San Siro ceremony.
- Ticketing ranges from about €267 for the opening ceremony’s upper tiers to €2,100 for front-row seats and up to €8,000 for premium hospitality, with resale listings already active.
- The program features 116 events across 16 sports with ski mountaineering added; Italy has set a target of 19 medals and has named Arianna Fontana and Federico Pellegrino in Milan, and Federica Brignone and Amos Mosaner in Cortina for the parade.