Last week, news that a unit of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) would be present during the Winter Games set off concerns and protests across Italy, where people expressed outrage at the inclusion of an agency that has dominated headlines for leading the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.

The Winter Olympics have arrived! With the opening ceremony set to take place on Friday, February 6, at San Siro Stadium in Milan, Italy, athletes from around the globe are getting ready for the biggest sporting event of their life.

Italy's Winter Olympics promised sustainability. But in Cortina, environmentalists warn the Games could scar these mountains for decades.

MILAN (AP) — All the worries, strife and scrutiny that lingered around the construction of the main hockey arena for the Milan Cortina Olympics dissipated as the first game there into a celebration for the host country.

Follow along for live updates from the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games. Get the latest news, results, TV schedules and highlights from Italy.

The Games in northern Italy, which start on Friday, will be spread across 8,500 square miles. Long distances, narrow roads, complex connections and snowfall will make it a logistical nightmare.

Where to stay, eat and properly do aperitivo between events

Get the latest news on the Milano Cortina Olympics as preparations begin for the 2026 Winter Games. Opening ceremonies kick off on Friday, February 6.

The Olympic rings are among the most recognizable logo in the world. But what do the five rings mean? You might be surprised to know the history.