From hockey to ski mountaineering, here's everything you need to know to watch every event at the 2026 Winter Games.

The United States has the most athletes competing in the Winter Olympics, but is not favored to win the gold medal race.

The 2026 Milano Cortina Games are almost here. The opening ceremony is scheduled to take place on Friday, with the Olympics' first events unfolding two days prior. From there, it will be a thrilling run to the final events and the closing ceremony on February 22.

Athletes from around the world are arriving in Italy for the 2026 Winter Olympics, which begins on February 6.

When it comes to both overall medal count and gold medal count, Norway is the odds-on favorite at the Winter Olympics. The nation has 405 medals overall, 148 of them gold. Compare that to the United States, which sits in second position in the all-time medal table, with 330 total, 114 gold.

Which country has the most Winter Olympic medals entering Milan Cortina 2026? Here's the top 10, with Team USA chasing first place.

With Italian design heritage in the backdrop and leading brands dressing teams from around the world, the 2026 Olympic uniforms are looking like they would be just as at home on the streets of any international fashion week as they will be on the podium.

Most countries that have competed at the Winter Olympics have taken home medals in multiple sports over the years. There are also some that have emerged