The National Olympic Committee (NOC) of the UAE in cooperation with the UAE Winter Sports Federation and Ski Dubai, on Sunday honoured the athletes

• Let the games begin: Italian President Sergio Mattarella declared the 2026 Winter Olympics open. Two cauldrons — one in Milan and one in Cortina — have been lit, marking a first in the Winter Games’ history.

The route plotted by British-born Alex Astridge all the way to the Games in Milan and Cortina is one that makes Dave Ryding’s rise from a dry slope in Pendle appear positively alpine by comparison. Jostle past 600 retail outlets offering everything from Rolex watches to luxury lingerie and you reach Ski Dubai,

GOAL brings you everything you need to know to tune into the 2026 Winter Olympics live from anywhere in the world, with global timings, streaming links and more.

Fans can follow this guide and NHL.com throughout the entire Olympics.

The 2026 Winter Olympics will officially get underway with a landmark Opening Ceremony to launch the Milano Cortina Games. Fans around the world will be tuning in, and key details around the date, location,

Get ready to see the world's best athletes go head-to-head in their quest for the gold at the 2026 Winter Olympic venues spread across northern Italy. From the city lights of Milan to the snowy peaks of the Dolomites,

Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics commence February 6, featuring new sport ski mountaineering and full ice hockey participation. Nations like Benin and UAE debut. India's Arif Mohammad Khan and Stanzin Lundup will compete in Alpine Skiing and Cross-Country Skiing respectively.