The complete guide to Milano Cortina 2026 ticket prices From the cheapest to the most expensive events

As the opening ceremony of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games draws closer, scheduled for 6 February at San Siro, the search for tickets is intensifying. Official sales began on 8 April and the majority of tickets, especially those at lower price points, have already sold out. That said, opportunities to purchase still exist through official platforms and the secondary ticket market.

Opening Ceremony

As mentioned, the opening ceremony will take place at San Siro, an event so significant it has even led to the postponement of a Serie A fixture, forcing the league to reschedule Milan vs Como. Attending the moment that officially kicks off the Games comes at a minimum cost of €260 for Category D seats located in the stadium’s third tier, while prices climb to a maximum of €2,026 for Category A seats closest to the field of play, where the athletes’ parade will unfold. Two additional pricing tiers are available, with tickets priced at €700 for Category C and €1,400 for Category B.

Alpine Skiing

Alpine skiing is undoubtedly the flagship discipline of the Winter Olympic Games. The men’s events will take place in Bormio, while the women’s competitions are set to be held in Cortina. Ticket prices for race sessions — including downhill, slalom, giant slalom and combined events — generally range between €100 and €220.

Snowboard

The Livigno Snow Park will host all snowboard competitions, including halfpipe, slopestyle and big air. Admission prices are generally more affordable compared to other high-profile Olympic events, with standard tickets ranging between €170 and €220, and some still available starting from €80. Prices increase significantly for the most anticipated finals, such as the men’s halfpipe gold medal event, where tickets start at around €330.

Cross-Country Skiing, Nordic Combined and Biathlon

The Nordic disciplines offer a relatively budget-friendly option for spectators. For example, tickets for the Nordic combined can cost as little as €25 if attending only the cross-country skiing segment. Prices roughly double for standalone cross-country skiing events, such as the 50 km classic race or the relay competitions held at the Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium. For those interested in biathlon, ticket prices start at €50, while ski jumping events generally begin at around €120 and increase depending on the stage of competition.

Curling

Curling is one of the most iconic Winter Olympic disciplines and, at Milano Cortina 2026, represents one of the most cost-effective options for spectators. Ticket prices for matches at the Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium start at €50 for the early elimination rounds. For medal-deciding finals, the minimum ticket price typically ranges between €70 and €100.

Luge, Skeleton, Bobsleigh and Freestyle Skiing

At present, tickets for luge events are sold out. The lowest available price initially stood at €50, but with tickets now only accessible via the secondary market, costs are expected to rise. The same situation applies to bobsleigh, while skeleton events show a similar trend, with ticket prices ranging from €66 to as much as €528. As for freestyle skiing, tickets are still available. Prices for preliminary slopestyle rounds start at €130, while halfpipe events begin at €200.

Speed Skating and Short Track

Speed skating competitions will take place at the Milano Speed Skating Stadium, with ticket prices ranging from €180 to €280 depending on the event. Short track events, hosted at the Milano Ice Skating Arena, start at approximately €150 and can climb beyond €450 for the finals.

Figure Skating

Figure skating is among the most sought-after disciplines of the Games. Prices for short programs and single sessions range from approximately €280 to €450. Finals and free skating programs are more expensive, typically falling between €650 and €750. The most expensive event is the closing gala, with prices reaching up to €1,200. Lower-priced ticket categories are already sold out for many sessions.

Ice Hockey

Tickets for ice hockey games are among the most in-demand and most expensive across the entire Olympic program. In the men’s tournament, group-stage matches offer a wide price range, spanning from €30 to €190. Prices rise sharply during the knockout rounds, with quarterfinals and semifinals typically priced between €400 and €500. The peak is reached with the gold medal game, where ticket prices can soar to €1,400. The women’s tournament, by contrast, is generally more affordable. Early-round matches are available in the €30 to €100 range, while medal games remain significantly cheaper than their men’s counterparts, topping out at around €480. The venue for both tournaments is the newly built Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena.

Closing Ceremony

The final act, scheduled for 22 February 2026 at the iconic Arena di Verona, promises an even more exclusive experience, with prices exceeding those of the opening ceremony. The few remaining tickets start at around €950 and can reach staggering figures of up to €2,900 for seats in the most sought-after categories. Exceptionally high demand has quickly exhausted all lower-priced options.