Where will Olympic short track take place at Milan Cortina 2026?

Short track at the 2026 Winter Olympics will take place at the Milano Ice Skating Arena located in the Forum di Milano, a multipurpose facility that typically is used for basketball, ice hockey and tennis events, as well as live concerts.

The Ice Skating Arena, which most recently was renovated in 2017, also will host the figure skating competition.

What is the seating capacity of the Milano Ice Skating Arena?

During the 2026 Winter Olympics, the Milano Ice Skating Arena will accommodate 9,800 fans. When used for other sporting and entertainment events, the venue can fit up to 15,800 spectators.

Will all short track events be held at the Milano Ice Skating Arena?

All nine short track events — four men’s, four women’s and one mixed team relay — are expected to take place at the Milano Ice Skating Arena inside the Forum di Milano.

Has the Milano Ice Skating Arena hosted major short track or ice skating events before?

Until recently, the Milano Ice Skating Arena had never held a major short track competition. However, in February 2025, the venue hosted the final stop of the ISU Short Track World Tour, where the International Skating Union presented its Crystal Globe, an honor given to the top male and female short track athletes at the end of each season.

The Milano Ice Skating Arena also hosted the 2018 World Figure Skating Championships.

How can fans get to the Milano Ice Skating Arena?

Located in the suburb of Assago about 30 minutes outside of the center of Milan, the Milano Ice Skating Arena is reachable by public transit.

How much will tickets cost?

Tickets for short track at the 2026 Winter Olympics range from 150 to 450 euros (approximately $174 to $523 USD) at face value. Hospitality packages, which include food and drink, range from 500 to 1,000 euros (approximately $581 to $1163 USD) at face value.