The 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy are officially underway as competition picks up speed on Day 1 today. After yesterday’s opening ceremony, there is a full schedule of events today, with gold medals on the line in men’s and women’s downhill skiing,

LIVIGNO, Italy — Getting from the center of the Winter Games in Milan to this ski resort just a few miles from the Swiss border can be a thrill ride on its own, requiring hairpin turns through steep mountain passes befitting the Olympic events that will take place here when you finally arrive.

While we have this year's Olympic Games to look forward to, when will the next Olympics occur? And where will they be held? Here's what to know.

How long does the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics last from start to finish? Here's what to know ahead of the opening ceremony.

A warming climate and the use of artificial snow is making it more dangerous and difficult to compete at the Winter Olympics.

The 2026 Winter Olympics officially began yesterday with a sparkling ceremony at the San Siro Stadium, accompanied by festivities at Games venues across the snow-capped Italian Alps. The

Team USA sent its largest delegation to a Winter Games ever, as 232 athletes are at the Milan Cortina Olympics.

Our Ask Me Anything team explain when the next Winter Olympics is and who will host the games.

The 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics are underway after the lighting of the Olympic cauldrons and the Parade of Nations at the opening ceremony.

The Parade of Nations ranged from countries with a single athlete to those with massive rosters. Here's which country has the most 2026 athletes. (AP Photo)

Throughout the 2026 Winter Olympics, you'll see AIN listed next to a number of athletes. But what exactly is it? Here's what you need to know.