Full List of Sports and Disciplines in the 2026 Winter Olympics
The Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics will feature 11 sports, 16 disciplines, and over 100 medal events across venues in Milan, Cortina d'Ampezzo, Bormio, Livigno, Predazzo, and Verona. The program expands on Beijing 2022 with new mixed events and additional quota spots, reflecting the International Olympic Committee's push for gender balance and youth appeal. Official updates and sport-by-sport breakdowns are published by the IOC and the organizing committee, which also coordinate with national federations and broadcasters such as Warner Bros. Discovery and NBCUniversal Milano-Cortina 2026 official program.
Each sport is governed by its international federation, which sets technical rules, qualification standards, and anti-doping protocols aligned with the World Anti-Doping Agency code. The IOC Executive Board approves final event schedules, athlete quotas, and venue certifications, while host-city contracts define responsibilities for infrastructure, security, and legacy use IOC Milano-Cortina 2026 overview.
Disciplines, Events, and Qualification Pathways
Alpine Skiing, Biathlon, Cross-Country, and Nordic Combined
Alpine skiing includes downhill, super-G, giant slalom, slalom, and combined events for men and women, plus new mixed team formats. Biathlon combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting across sprint, pursuit, individual, mass start, and relay races. Cross-country skiing features distance and sprint races, while Nordic combined pairs ski jumping with cross-country, using the large hill and normal hill venues in Predazzo and Bormio FIS Alpine and Nordic disciplines.
Qualification relies on FIS Olympic quotas, IBU rankings, and national federation allocations, with strict anti-doping controls enforced by the IOC and WADA. Athletes must meet minimum qualification times and points thresholds published by the governing bodies, and host-country spots are allocated under IOC rules to ensure competitive fields WADA Olympic Games rules.
Figure Skating, Ice Hockey, Short Track, and Speed Skating
Figure skating includes men's, women's, pairs, and ice dance, plus a new team event with short program and free skate segments. Ice hockey features men's and women's tournaments with 12-team fields, while short track and speed skating on the oval add individual and relay distances. The Milano Cortina venues include the Mediolanum Forum for ice hockey and a dedicated speed skating oval ISU competition calendar and results.
Skaters qualify through ISU world standings, federation nominations, and Olympic qualification events, with quota spots distributed by the IOC and ISU. National federations manage entries, while event organizers coordinate with local authorities and broadcasters to ensure live coverage and digital streaming across multiple platforms ISU Olympic qualification framework.
Venues, Logistics, and Economic Impact
Milan-Cortina 2026 uses a compact venue plan centered on Milan's Santa Giulia district, with ice events in the city and mountain sports in Cortina, Bormio