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Paralympic paw patrol - the top dogs supporting athletes
Six guide or assistance dogs are part of the team behind the team for Paralympians
Canada edge China to face USA for Milano Cortina 2026 gold
The United States come from behind to defeat Czechia 6-1 powered by another Declan Farmer hat-trick, while the Canadians advance after a hard fought 4-2 win over the Chinese on Friday to set up a third straight Paralympic Winter Games final between the North American rivals
Tudhope on upholding Australian medal record
Para snowboarder Ben Tudhope says maintaining Australia’s medal record is a point of pride
Fourteen medal events on Day 7
Para alpine skiing, Para biathlon, Para snowboard, and wheelchair curling all boast medal events on this cannot-miss day of Milano Cortina 2026
Best photos of Day 6
Ten best photos of Day 6 of the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games
Top moments from Day 6
Aigner, Aarsjoe and Forster continue medal streaks in Para alpine giant slalom
Leonie Maria Walter explains Para biathlon's vision impaired events
Germany’s Leonie Maria Walter explains how athletes with vision impairments hit their targets
Four from Schrader end Germany’s 20‑year wait, Landeros hits Michigan in Italy’s win
Overtime strike crowns a four‑goal masterpiece in a true Milano Krimi as Germans beat Slovakia 4-3 to end their two-decade drought at the Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena; Nikko Landeros leads Azzurri with a hat-trick as hosts ease 5-0 past Japan
Anna-Lena Forster conquers giant slalom
German alpine skier Anna-Lena Forster has tasted success in the giant slalom for the first time
Games create sense of belonging for Natalie Wilkie
Canadian star and her colourful face glitter standing out at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games
IPC's I’mPOSSIBLE programme reaches over 28,000 students in Italy
A special event was held at a primary school in Cortina d’Ampezzo to conclude the International Paralympic Committee’s (IPC) I’mPOSSIBLE programme in Italy
Perathoner says Paralympic gold is incomparable
Emanuel Perathoner outclassed his rivals in the Para snowboard cross, but the Italian veteran hasn’t finished yet
Pascual Seco going with the flow
Audrey Pascual Seco has collected Spain's first Winter Paralympic medals since PyeongChang 2018. But the Para alpine sit-skier won't be overthinking her achievements.
Para snowboard women's and men's banked slalom advanced to 13 March
The Para snowboard women's and men's banked slalom has been advanced to Friday 13 March
Three medal events on Day 6
Day 6 of the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games showcases the female Para alpine skiers, as the Para ice hockey and wheelchair curling competitions continue
Top moments from Day 5
China win inaugural wheelchair curling gold in mixed doubles
Best photos of Day 5
Best photos of Day 5 of the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games
China wins wheelchair curling mixed doubles gold
Tense gold and bronze medal matches thrilling for fans
Inspired by Declan Farmer, Itsuki Ito finds his freedom on the ice
'In the future, I want to achieve a result that surpasses the silver medal that Japan won at the Vancouver 2010 Paralympics,' says Japanese rising star
USA dominate Day 2 of Para cross-country skiing
The USA national anthem played out three times with a spectacular showing by Oksana Masters, Jake Adicoff and Sydney Peterson
Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games
The Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games, which open on 6 March 2026 in the Arena di Verona, will showcase around 665 athletes competing in 79 medal events across six sports – Para alpine skiing, Para biathlon, Para cross-country skiing, Para ice hockey, Para snowboard and wheelchair curling.
Medals
The official medals made with Italian craftsmanship showcases the strength in the duality of the Paralympics and Olympics.
The front face of the medal is constructed from a combination of two uneven, mirroring semicircles. These symbolic planes represent a myriad of dualities. The medal conveys the hard work and spirit behind the Games in the two cities, Milano and Cortina.
Mascot
Milo is a friendly stoat who will share the excitement and joy of Paralympic winter sports at Milano Cortina 2026. He will work together with his sister Tina, the Olympic mascot. The siblings are young and playful, making them likely the first Gen Z mascots to represent the Olympics and the Paralympics.
FAQs
You can find out where to watch the Games in your location on the where to watch and listen to the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games page.
Tickets can be purchased on the official ticketing website.
Tickets for the six sports start from EUR 15 (subject to availability) and 89 per cent of tickets cost less than EUR 35. Tickets for spectators aged under 14 years start from EUR 10.
The Paralympic Winter Games will be held across three clusters in Milan, Cortina D’Ampezzo and Val di Fiemme. The Opening Ceremony will take place in Verona while the Closing Ceremony will be held in Cortina.
The Opening Ceremony of the Milano Cortina 2026 Games will take place on 6 March 2026.
The Opening Ceremony on 6 March will take place in the world-renowned Arena di Verona. Built in the first century, the Roman amphitheatre has undergone extensive works ahead of the ceremony to improve accessibility for persons with disabilities.
On 15 March, the Games will close at the Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium, a venue that staged the Opening Ceremony of the 1956 Olympic Winter Games.
The Games will close at the Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium, a venue that staged the Opening Ceremony of the 1956 Olympic Winter Games.
Para athletes will compete across six sports: Para alpine skiing, Para biathlon, Para cross-country skiing, Para ice hockey, Para snowboard and wheelchair curling.
Up to 665 athletes are expected at the Paralympic Winter Games
Competition will take place across 79 medal events.