New York Is Taking Over The 2026 Winter Olympics – Here’s Who To Watch

When the Winter Olympics kick off in 2026, you can bet a lot of us in New York will be watching with a little extra hometown pride.

The Milano Cortina Winter Games will be held across northern Italy, with events spread out between Milan, Cortina d’Ampezzo, and several beautiful mountain venues in the Italian Alps. It is going to be stunning and packed with some of the world's best athletes. And yes, plenty of them are from right here in New York.

Hometown Heroes: New York Athletes on the World Stage

From small towns in the North Country to big city neighborhoods and suburbs all across the state, New York athletes are once again stepping onto the world’s biggest winter sports stage.

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These are the kids who grew up skating on local rinks, training before school, competing on weekends, and chasing big dreams that started in hometown arenas and icy backyards. Now they are wearing Team USA on their chests, and that is something worth celebrating.

The Depth of New York’s Winter Sports Talent

Whether it is speed on the oval, power on the ice, or flying down a mountain, New York’s athletes are competing across several different sports, showing just how deep our winter sports talent runs. It is also a reminder that you do not have to come from some far-off training center to make it to the Olympics.

Sometimes it starts with a local coach, a community rink, and a whole lot of determination.

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How to Watch and Support New York’s Olympians

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina kick off on February 6, 2026, and run through February 22, 2026. Over those 17 days, athletes from around the world will compete in snowy alpine arenas, icy rinks, and tracks across northern Italy.

You’ll be able to catch all the action on NBC and stream events on Peacock, making it easy to follow every race, slide, jump, and goal from the start to the closing ceremony.