The 2026 Winter Olympics are currently happening in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, running from February 6-22, 2026. The Games wrap up with a closing ceremony on February 22, and the final days have been packed with dramatic finishes and record-breaking moments. We're in the home stretch of what's been an incredible showcase of winter sports.
Team USA has been stealing the spotlight all week. The men's and women's hockey teams both advanced to their respective gold medal games, with the women already claiming gold earlier this week in a thrilling match against Canada. On the slopes, American athletes like Mikaela Shiffrin and Jordan Stolz have been lighting up the competition, along with incredible performances in freestyle skiing—with some of the most intense competitions we've seen all Games.
Italy is having its best-ever Winter Olympics on home soil. With a few events remaining, Italy has won 26 medals and nine golds—both records for the country. The home crowd energy at venues across Milan, Cortina, Livigno, and beyond has been electric, with host nations typically performing better than they did in previous Games.
Figure skating delivered emotional moments this week, with skater Ilia Malinin performing in the Olympic gala as part of the closing celebrations. With the closing ceremony happening Sunday evening, fans can expect one final night of celebration highlighting Italian culture and Olympic achievement. It's been an unforgettable two weeks of winter sports in Europe.