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When are the next Winter Olympics? Is the U.S. hosting?
What to know about the upcoming Winter Olympics and future Olympic Games in the United States
Published on Feb. 6, 2026
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The 2026 Winter Olympics will be held in Milano Cortina, Italy, with the opening ceremony scheduled for February 6. Team USA is sending over 200 athletes to compete. The next Winter Olympics after that will be in 2030, hosted in the French Alps. While the U.S. won't host the Winter Olympics again until 2034 in Salt Lake City, the country will host the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.
Why it matters
The Winter Olympics are a major international sporting event that showcases the world's top winter athletes. The location and timing of the games are important for fans, athletes, and host cities to plan accordingly. The U.S. hosting both Winter and Summer Olympics in the coming years is significant for American sports fans and the country's global sporting reputation.
The details
The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, Italy will begin on February 4 with the start of curling competition, leading up to the opening ceremony on February 6. The games will run until February 22. The next Winter Olympics after that will be in 2030, hosted in the French Alps. While the U.S. won't host the Winter Olympics again until 2034 in Salt Lake City, the country will have the honor of hosting the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles from July 14-30.
- The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, Italy will begin on February 4 with the start of curling competition.
- The opening ceremony for the 2026 Winter Olympics is scheduled for Friday, February 6 at 2 p.m. ET.
- The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina will run until Sunday, February 22.
- The next Winter Olympics after 2026 will be in 2030, hosted in the French Alps.
- The United States will host the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles from July 14-30.
The players
Quinn Dehlinger
A Greater Cincinnati native competing for Team USA in the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Nick Goepper
A Greater Cincinnati native competing for Team USA in the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Mikaela Shiffrin
A star athlete competing for Team USA in the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Ilia Malinin
A figure skater competing for Team USA in the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Hilary Knight
A hockey player competing for Team USA in the 2026 Winter Olympics.
What’s next
The U.S. will continue preparations to host the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.
The takeaway
While the U.S. won't host the Winter Olympics again until 2034, the country will have the opportunity to showcase its sporting prowess on the global stage by hosting the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. American athletes will also be well-represented at the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.
