2026 Winter Olympics Torches Unveiled with Focus on Sustainability and Minimalism

The torches, revealed in Milan and Osaka, emphasize eco-friendly materials, reusability, and design simplicity to spotlight the Olympic flame.

The torches for the 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympics were unveiled in simultaneous events in Milan and at Expo 2025 in Osaka on April 14, 2025.
Designed by Carlo Ratti Associati, the torches feature a minimalist design that prioritizes the flame as the centerpiece, with an open-frame structure exposing the internal mechanism.
Constructed from recycled aluminum and brass alloy, the torches are fueled by bio-LPG derived from renewable resources such as used cooking oil and animal fats.
Each torch is reusable up to 10 times, significantly reducing waste compared to previous designs, and features distinct colors: blue-green for the Olympics and bronze for the Paralympics.
The torch relay is set to begin on November 26, 2025, in Olympia, Greece, traveling through Rome and across Italy before arriving in Milan for the Games' opening ceremony on February 6, 2026.