Milano Cortina Venue Guide: Lombardia

The Lombardia, or Lombardy, region is located in northern Italy. Milano, or Milan, is the capital of the region and the second largest city in the country, behind Rome.

Stelvio Ski Centre

An aerial shot of the Stelvio slope, with a chairlift going up — The Stelvio slope. Photo: Milano Cortina 2026

Already a highly-regarded alpine skiing destination, at Milano Cortina 2026 the slopes of Bormio will serve as the venue for the Olympic debut of men’s and women’s ski mountaineering. Men’s alpine skiing competition will also take place on the Stelvio slope in Bormio.

The mountain hosted the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships in 1985 and 2005, as well as the final stages of the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup in 1995 and 2008. Bormio is an annual stop for the men on the FIS World Cup circuit. The Stelvio course features an elevation change of 987m with a maximum gradient of 63% and stretches over 3186m.

Livigno Aerials & Moguls Park

The 120 kilometres of slopes at the Livigno ski area will play host to the aerial and moguls events of Milano Cortina 2026.

An aerial shot of a ski area — Livigno. Photo: Milano Cortina 2026

Livigno Snow Park

Livigno Snow Park will be the home of the remaining freestyle skiing events, as well as all snowboard events. The site boasts 60 structures.

Milano Ice Skating Arena

Short track speed skating and figure skating will share a venue at the multipurpose Milano Ice Skating Arena. It hosted the ISU World Figure Skating Championships in 2018.

Milano Ice Park

The Milano Ice Park is a temporary venue for Milano Cortina 2026, turning the pre-existing trade fair centre into four pavilions to host speed skating at the Milano Speed Skating Stadium and ice hockey at the Milano Rho Ice Hockey Arena during the Games.

Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena

A rendering of an ice hockey arena for Milano Cortina 2026 is a silver oval stadium pictured with spectators walking outside of it — David Chipperfield Architects

The newly built arena in the Santa Giulia area is a legacy venue for the Games. The new multipurpose arena built by private investors will host ice hockey during the Games, and in the years afterwards will provide the community with a venue for sporting and cultural events.

Milano San Siro Olympic Stadium

The interior of the San Siro Stadium soccer field — San Siro Olympic Stadium. Photo: Milano Cortina 2026

The 75,000 seat stadium will set the tone for Milano Cortina 2026, hosting the Opening Ceremony of the Games. Traditionally used for hosting football (soccer) matches, San Siro Stadium is one of the most famous stadiums in the world and is the largest in Italy.