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- Enjoy the best hotel rates with the Winter Olympic Games 2026!
- Olympic host cities and competition zones
- Key 2026 Winter Olympic competitions to watch
- Winter Olympic Games 2026 schedule
- Tips for planning Olympic travel
Enjoy the best hotel rates with the Winter Olympic Games 2026!
Book hotels with the best rates between January 19–26. Stays are valid February 6–22, giving you the chance to supercharge bookings and drive early-year revenue.
Booking dates: January 19–26, 2026
Travel dates: February 6-22, 2026
Olympic host cities and competition zones
Below is a breakdown of each Olympic zone, the competitions hosted there, and the standout events your clients may want to plan around.
Milan
Milan will host major ice-based events, including figure skating, ice hockey, and speed skating. As Italy’s fashion and cultural capital, the city blends Olympic excitement with world-class museums, architecture, and dining.
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Key venues and events in Milan:
- San Siro Stadium — Opening Ceremony.
- Milano Hockey Arena — Ice hockey.
- Palaitalia Santa Giulia — Figure skating & short track.
- Fiera Milano Rho — Speed skating.
Highlights travellers shouldn’t miss
- The elegance and emotion of figure skating finals.
- High-energy ice hockey medal games.
- The spectacle of the Opening Ceremony in a world-famous stadium.
Milan is ideal for travellers who want to pair competition days with vibrant urban experiences.
RateHawk insight
Use the RateHawk map feature to find hotels for your clients near the main sporting venues. The interactive map allows you to quickly identify hotels near attractions or transport hubs your clients want to be close to. To customize your search results further, take advantage of the 19 filters available — from “Meals” to “Room amenities.”
Cortina d’Ampezzo
Known as the “Queen of the Dolomites,” Cortina hosts many of the most iconic mountain events. Its dramatic scenery, classic resorts, and long winter-sport heritage make it one of the Games’ most atmospheric locations.
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Key venues and events in Cortina:
- Olimpia delle Tofane — Alpine skiing.
- Cortina Olympic Stadium — Curling.
- Trampolino Italia — Ski jumping.
Highlights travellers shouldn’t miss
- Downhill and Super-G races, always fan favourites.
- Gravity-defying ski jumping events.
- Stylish and high-energy snowboard slopestyle and halfpipe finals.
Cortina is perfect for clients seeking proximity to snow sports and breathtaking alpine views.
Valtellina
North of Milan, the Valtellina region is deeply rooted in winter-sport tradition and hosts several elite competitions, such as snowboarding and freestyle skiing.
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Key venues and events in Valtellina:
- Bormio – Stelvio piste — Men’s downhill and Super-G.
- Livigno Snow Park — Snowboard and freestyle skiing.
RateHawk insight
If your clients are planning to attend the competitions, they can book a comfortable transfer in advance from nearby locations.
Highlights travellers shouldn’t miss
- The legendary Stelvio course, one of the toughest on the World Cup circuit
- Big Air and freestyle events perfect for younger, sport-loving audiences
This area suits clients interested in high-adrenaline races and dramatic mountain landscapes.
Val di Fiemme
For endurance-based competitions, the setting doesn’t get more authentic than Val di Fiemme.
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Key venues and events in Val di Fiemme:
- Tesero Cross-Country Stadium — Cross-country and Nordic combined.
- Predazzo Ski Jumping Centre — Ski jumping.
Highlights travellers shouldn’t miss
- Long-distance cross-country finals.
- Combined events showcasing stamina and technique.
- A quieter alpine setting ideal for multi-day stays.
This cluster is ideal for travellers seeking a quieter, authentic alpine base.
Verona
The Games close in unforgettable fashion at Arena di Verona, a Roman amphitheatre turned modern ceremony venue.
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This is a cultural highlight unlike any other Winter Olympics before.
RateHawk insight
For such a popular event, we recommend booking as early as possible since demand will be high. We also suggest agents consider other accommodation options, not just hotels, when booking for their clients, and expand searches further from the city center to ensure a great deal.
Key 2026 Winter Olympic competitions to watch
Here are three major events clients are most likely to plan their travel around:
1. February, 6, Milan — Opening Ceremony
A global spectacle launching the Games at San Siro Stadium — set to combine world-class production, Italian culture, and athlete pageantry.
2. February 7–22, Cortina and Valtellina — Alpine Skiing
Downhill, Super-G, Slalom, and Giant Slalom races take place on some of the world’s most challenging pistes. These events always attract large spectator numbers.
3. February 7–22, Milan — Ice Hockey Finals
From group stages to the medal games, ice hockey brings some of the loudest, most passionate crowds of the Games.
4. February 6–22, Val di Fiemme — Endurance Events
Val di Fiemme offers an unparalleled backdrop for endurance-based competitions. Tesero Cross-Country Stadium hosts cross-country and Nordic combined events, while the Predazzo Ski Jumping Centre features thrilling ski jumping competitions.
5. February 22, Verona — Closing Ceremony
The Games culminate in spectacular style at Arena di Verona, a Roman amphitheatre transformed into a modern venue for ceremonies. This creates a cultural highlight unparalleled in Winter Olympics history.
Winter Olympic Games 2026 schedule
Below is a clear overview of the major events to help you match hotel options to your clients’ preferred sports and dates.
- Opening ceremony: February 6, 2026, Milan
- Alpine skiing: February 7–22, 2026, Cortina
- Figure skating: February 8–20, 2026, Milan
- Ice hockey: February 7–22, 2026, Milan
- Snowboarding: February 8–21, 2026, Cortina
- Ski jumping: February 8–20, 2026, Cortina
- Speed skating: February 9–22, 2026, Milan
- Cross-country skiing: February 8–22, 2026, Cortina
- Closing ceremony: February 22, 2026, Cortina d’Ampezzo
Tips for planning Olympic travel
Help your clients make the most of their visit with these practical planning insights:
1. Prioritise proximity to preferred events: Events are split between Milan (ice sports) and Cortina (mountain sports). Choose hotels based on the sports your clients want to attend and use our map and filters to find accommodations around the city that perfectly meet your clients’ needs.
2. Allow extra travel time between venues: Spectator transport will be busy, so recommend flexible schedules and nearby accommodation.
3. Book hotels with strong transport connections: Metro links in Milan and shuttle routes in Cortina will be essential during peak days.
4. Suggest stays covering multiple event days: Many travellers will want to attend both early qualifying and final medal events.
Make the most of Olympic season
The Winter Olympic Games 2026 promise high visibility, global excitement, and exceptional travel demand. With travel dates from 6 to 22 February 2026 and bookings available from 19 to 26 January 2026, now is the perfect time to present clients with trusted hotel options while availability and rates remain favorable.
Whether they’re drawn to the thrill of alpine races, the artistry of figure skating, or the passion of ice hockey, your travellers can be at the heart of the action.
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Support your clients with the right information — and help them experience the Olympics at their very best. Start planning their stay today.
