Athletes and support staff competing in the 2026 Winter Olympics will be able to rely on a dedicated emergency room and ward at Milan's large Niguarda hospital. The new units, off

Italy's Interior Ministry said ICE staffers would work only in U.S. diplomatic offices, such as the Milan consulate, and “not on the ground.”

U.S. Homeland Security agents provided security support at past Olympics. But after violence by ICE agents in Minneapolis, some Italian officials say an ICE unit is unwelcome in Milan Cortina.

Members of Italy’s Ladin minority, which settled a millennium ago in the Dolomite mountain hamlet that's now an Olympic host city, are disappointed the Winter Games will not spotlight their culture

In the next nine days, 232 members of Team USA, including athletes, coaches, medical staff, and support teams, will arrive in Italy for the 2026 Winter Olympics. With such a large delegation, the US has decided to send some of its own security staff– agents from the The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)–to Italy.

Here's a snapshot of each sport, who to watch and when everything's happening at the Milan Cortina Winter Games.

Italian officials reacted with anger at the news that a part of ICE, Homeland Security Investigations, will play a role in Olympic security next month.

Officials are saying they will serve as a "security" presence, and that this is common practice for Olympic Games.

The Milano Cortina Winter Olympics have caught the eye of a number of luxury brands, as the Italian fashion capital and the exclusive Alpine destination prepare to host wealthy tourists from around the world and attract a huge broadcast audience.

Leaders were sharply critical of ICE's involvement in Olympic security amid growing controversy surrounding the agency.

Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali carried the Winter Olympics torch to Lake Carezza ahead of the games taking place in his home country, Italy, from 6-22 February 2026. Domenicali was joined by cross-country skiing Olympian Franco Nones,