Opening Ceremony: Date and Time
The Opening Ceremony will take place on Friday, February 6, beginning at 8:00 PM CET (or 12:30 AM IST on February 7). This grand spectacle will officially launch over two weeks of high-octane winter sports action. Although the Games officially open on February 6, competitions begin earlier. Curling events start on February 4, giving fans an early taste of Olympic excitement.
Important Competition Dates
Several key events are scheduled early in the Games:
February 7: Men’s Downhill Alpine Skiing (4:00 PM IST)
February 8: Women’s Alpine Skiing Downhill
February 13: Men’s Figure Skating
February 18: Women’s Alpine Skiing Slalom
February 19: Women’s Figure Skating, Women’s Ice Hockey Gold Medal Match, and the first-ever Olympic gold medals in Ski Mountaineering, a new addition to the Games
February 22: Men’s Ice Hockey Gold Medal Match and the Closing Ceremony
India at the 2026 Winter Olympics
India will be represented by two athletes at Milano Cortina 2026.
Arif Mohammad Khan will compete in Alpine Skiing
Stanzin Lundup will take part in Cross-Country Skiing
Their participation continues India’s growing presence at the Winter Games.
Host Cities and Venues
The 2026 Winter Olympics follow a multi-city hosting model, showcasing Italy’s diverse winter sports infrastructure. Events will be held across:
Milan
Cortina d’Ampezzo
Valtellina
Val di Fiemme
Anterselva
Each venue offers world-class facilities set against stunning alpine landscapes.
Where to Watch in India
Indian viewers can watch the 2026 Winter Olympics live on Viacom18’s platforms. The Games will be streamed on JioCinema and broadcast on Sports18, ensuring comprehensive coverage across digital and television platforms.
Sports Featured at Milano Cortina 2026
A total of 16 winter sports disciplines will be contested at the Games:
Alpine Skiing
Biathlon
Bobsleigh
Cross-Country Skiing
Curling
Figure Skating
Freestyle Skiing
Ice Hockey
Luge
Nordic Combined
Short Track Speed Skating
Skeleton
Ski Jumping
Ski Mountaineering
Snowboarding
Speed Skating
