The events not to be missed in the Queen of the Dolomites

The Opening Ceremony, the Olympic moment of Cortina

In parallel with the official opening ceremony of the a7> Olympic Games Winter in Milan Cortina 2026, scheduled for 6 February at the San Siro Stadium in Milan, Cortina d'Ampezzo will experience its own Olympic moment, highly symbolic and participatory.

In the heart of the village, in Piazza Angelo Dibona, the lighting of the Olympic brazier of Cortina is scheduled, a gesture with strong symbolic value that will carry the flame of the Games in the heart of the Dolomites. A moment of celebration open to the community, guests and athletes, marking the official entry of the Queen of the Dolomites into the Olympic era. The square will also host various institutional welcome and representation events, with the participation of athletes and delegations involved in the competitions hosted in Cortina. An opportunity to experience the spirit of the Games up close and share Olympic values in an urban space that is transformed into a place of encounter, celebration and collective identity.

This event does not replace the official Opening Ceremony, but complements it, making the widespread nature of the Milan Cortina 2026 Games visible and tangible. An Olympics that lights up in multiple locations, involving the territories and communities that are the protagonists of the event.

The Milano Cortina 2026 Fan Village in Largo Poste

Throughout the entire Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, Largo Poste will become one of the most vibrant and lively locations in Cortina d’Ampezzo, the true beating heart of the Olympic experience in town. This is where the Milano Cortina 2026 Fan Village will come to life: a dynamic and interactive space designed as a place for gathering and celebration, where fans, residents, and visitors can all share emotions and enjoy an immersive experience of the Games – from the Opening Ceremony on February, 6th to the Closing Ceremony on February, 22nd. The Fan Village will be open every day, with activities running from 12:30 pm to 8:30 pm.

Live site

A giant screen will allow visitors to follow the Olympic competitions and daily highlights live, thanks to the streaming coverage provided by HBO Max, the official partner of the Fan Villages. Streaming will begin at 9:30 am and continue until the end of the competitions every day. Alongside the sporting events, the live site will host a rich program of live entertainment, including DJ sets, musical performances, artists, audiovisual content, short movies, and themed shows.

Meet & Greet with the athletes

The Fan Village will also be the place to celebrate the champions and meet the athletes who choose to engage with the public. Meet & greet sessions will take place from February, 8th to February, 22nd, every day from 5:00 to 7:00 pm (please note: times may vary depending on the daily schedule). Athlete appearances will be confirmed on a day-by-day basis, according to competition results and availability

Largo Poste thus becomes an open and inclusive space for collective sharing, where sport, culture, and entertainment come together in a relaxed and festive atmosphere, allowing residents, fans, visitors, and the curious alike to fully experience the Olympic spirit in the heart of the Queen of the Alps.