08 August 2023
The Milano Cortina 2026 Foundation opens the first phase of the creative competition to Italian and international agencies that wish to apply to the creative journey of 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Games Ceremonies and Flame
The creative journey of 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Games Ceremonies and Flame begins. The Milano Cortina 2026 Foundation opens the first phase of the creative competition to Italian and international agencies that wish to apply.
The first step of a path that will take us to February 6, 2026, when – together – we will live unique and unforgettable moments at San Siro Stadium in Milano: Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games Opening, celebrating the Italian Spirit and the Olympic and Paralympics values.
Interested parties who wish to apply, must complete and send the form available at the link on this page. This form must be sent to the address therein to initiate the accreditation process in the Foundation's purchasing portal and, thus, start the pre-selection process. Admission to next phase is subject to the possession of specific requirements listed on the portal.
Milano Cortina 2026 will be everyone's Games, throughout Italy. An opportunity to witness the Italian spirit and show the excellence of the territories to a global audience of over 3 billion people. It won't be just Milano, just Cortina or just 2026: from today, and well beyond the Games, Milano Cortina 2026 will be a tangible legacy for the Country and, above all, for future generations. The first Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games spread over an area of more than 22,000 square kilometers. The first edition with two cities in the name, Milano and Cortina, which will embrace two regions - Lombardy and Veneto - and two autonomous provinces - Trento and Bolzano. A show dedicated to great sport, where Ceremonies will have a special role, the opening and closing of an event that will go down in the history of sport.
