WASHINGTON — In just a few months, the Olympic flame will arrive in Milan, Italy, to kick off the 2026 Winter Olympics.

The games will take place across multiple regions in Northern Italy, making it the first Winter Olympics to bear the names of two cities: Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo. The sports event runs from Feb. 6, 2026, through Feb. 22, 2026, followed by the Paralympic Winter Games a month later.

A total of 15 venues will host about 3,500 athletes from around the world competing in the Winter Olympics next year.

The Milan-Cortina Games will have "the most spread-out" opening ceremony in history, according to organizers. The ceremony will take place in several different locations: Milan, Cortina, Predazzo and Livigno.

The 2026 Winter Olympics also mark the return of the Winter G

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