Hockey is one of the few team sports that will be at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. 

The fast-paced, electric sport will be one of the must-watch events at the Winter Games.

Although hockey is a winter Olympic sport, it made its debut at the 1920 Antwerp Summer Games and was played again at the 1924 Winter Olympics. 

Hockey at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics will take place from Thursday, Feb. 5 to Sunday, Feb. 22, ending with the gold medal match in the men’s tournament. Hockey is one of the few sports that will begin a day before the Opening Ceremony, which is on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, and will end on the same day as the Closing Ceremony. More information can be found on the NBC Olympics schedule page.

Hockey at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics will be held at two venues: the Milano Santa Giulia and Milano Rho arenas.

Both venues will host matches from the men’s and women’s tournaments.

There will be a men's and women's tournament in hockey at the 2026 Winter Olympics.