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Milan-Cortina 2026 to Stage All Events in Italy as Curling Opens Feb. 4

Under IOC cost-cutting reforms, organizers have finalized a 14-venue network across northern Italy, led by hometown curler Stefania Constantini alongside Amos Mosaner poised to open competition in Cortina.

Curling - Women's Curling Championship - Italy v South Korea - Goransson Arena, Sandviken, Sweden - March 19, 2023 Italy's Skip Stefania Constantini in action during their match against South Korea Jonas Ekstromer/TT News Agency via REUTERS/File Photo
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Overview

  • The IOC’s sustainability-driven plan confirms all 14 venues for Milan-Cortina 2026 will be located within Italy, removing Lake Placid as a backup site.
  • Curling will kick off on February 4 at the Cortina Olympic Stadium, two days before the official opening ceremony in Milan.
  • Host-nation status guarantees Italy entries in all three Olympic curling events, reinforcing the country’s medal prospects in the sport.
  • Mixed doubles champions Stefania Constantini and Amos Mosaner reunited to win the world title in May and enter the Games as favourites on home ice.
  • The geographically dispersed hosting model spans 250 miles from Milan’s urban arenas to mountain facilities in Cortina, Bormio and Livigno under IOC legacy guidelines.