Thousands of police and security officers will work during the Milan-Cortina Games’ opening ceremony. The involvement of some U.S. ICE personnel has stirred opposition.

Three US Olympic bodies have changed the name of their shared athlete hospitality space at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics from “Ice House” to “Winter House,” following widespread protests in both Italy and the US over the role and conduct of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.

Princess Anne and Monaco’s Prince Albert were seen at an IOC session in Milan as royals and foreign dignitaries begin arriving in Italy ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics.

The men's ice hockey tournament at the Winter Olympics begins on Feb. 11th. Though the NHL will be on an "Olympic break", the Lightning will still be well represented in Italy. Before injuries arose, 12 players and coaches were selected to play in Milan.

Pope Leo XIV has called for an Olympic truce just a few days before the Winter Olympics begin in Italy. With an eye on the many armed conflicts around the world, the head of the Catholic Church appealed in his Sunday prayer for leaders to "make concrete gestures to ease tensions and seek dialogue.

As Ukrainian athletes prepare for the 2026 Winter Olympics, they will seek to boost the morale of their compatriots in Ukraine amid an ongoing war and a brutal winter.