With the latest instalment of the Winter Olympics, Milan-Cortina, starting on Friday 6th February and ending on Sunday 22nd February many are eagerly awaiting news on whether they have made the cut. Well, for Team GB, the wait is over as Team GB Announces Milano Cortina 2026 Athletes.

The line up was announced on the 23 January 2026 and features some experienced names to potential new stars.

Dave Ryding is set to feature in his fifth and final Winter Olympics at Milan-Cortina having already announced his retirement post Olympics.

Zoe Atkin, currently the freestyle skiing halfpipe world champion and Mia Brookes, who became the youngest world champion at 16 years old with her slopestyle gold in 2023 are definite medal hopefuls. Mia Brookes will come into the Olympics in extremely hot form having just won X-Games Gold.

Additionally, Charlotte Bankes, the 2021 snowboard cross champion is a potential medal hopeful.

Bankes, the 2021 snowboard cross world champion, will race at her fourth Olympics in both the individual and team events, the latter alongside Huw Nightingale, with whom she also won the mixed team world title in 2023.

Kirsty Muir returns at 21 for her second Winter Olympics having been Team GB’s youngest athlete in Beijing four years ago, competing in the freeski slopestyle and big air. Alongside Chris McCormick who also is set to feature in freeski slopestyle and big air.

The event is set to be the biggest, with regards to geographical location. Find out which resorts, cities and towns will be featured here.

Team GB Announces Milano Cortina 2026 Athletes – Full Team GB 2026 Winter Olympics Line Up

Park & Pipe

• Zoe Atkin (freeski halfpipe)
• Gus Kenworthy (freeski halfpipe)
• Liam Richards (freeski halfpipe)
• Chris McCormick (freeski slopestyle and big air)
• Kirsty Muir (freeski slopestyle and big air)
• Mia Brookes (freestyle snowboard slopestyle and big air)
• Maisie Hill (freestyle snowboard slopestyle and big air)
• Txema Mazet-Brown (freestyle snowboard slopestyle and big air)

Alpine skiing

• Billy Major (slalom)
• Dave Ryding (slalom)
• Laurie Taylor (slalom)

Cross-Country

• James Clugnet
• Joe Davies
• Andrew Musgrave
• Anna Pryce

Snowboard cross

• Charlotte Bankes (individual and team)
• Huw Nightingale (individual and team)

Ski cross

• Ollie Davies

Moguls

• Makayla Gerken Schofield
• Mateo Jeannesson

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Cortina d’Ampezzo

The heart of the Winter Games will be Cortina d’Ampezzo, located in the Dolomite mountain range. The Tofane Alpine Skiing Centre will host all women’s alpine skiing events, including downhill, super-G, giant slalom, and slalom. For example, 12th February welcomes the Women’s Super-G and 15th February spectators can enjoy Women’s Giant Slalom.

One of the most famous slopes anticipated to be used in the 2026 Winter Olympics is the Olympia delle Tofane, a demanding run known for its steep sections and world-cup pedigree.

Aside from alpine racing, the resort’s Cortina Para Snowboard Park will host para-snowboard events on terrain shaped by alpine bowls.

Cortina Sliding Centre

Similarly to many of the women’s alpine events being based in Cortina. The sliding winter sports are welcomed into the Cortina Sliding Centre. Featuring the Luge, Bobsleigh,

Bormio – Stelvio Ski Centre

For the men’s alpine skiing, the men will race on the Stelvio slope in Bormio, a resort in Lombardy’s Valtellina region.

The Stelvio slope is extreme. Very technical, a maximum gradient of 63%. Which has hosted multiple World Cup downhill events and World Championships.

Livigno – Freestyle & Snowboard Park

Livigno, in the Rhaetian Alps near the Swiss border, will host the freestyle skiing and snowboarding events, including aerials, moguls, big air, halfpipe, and ski cross.

The Livigno Aerials & Moguls Park (Carosello 3000) has courses specifically built for Olympic competition.

Val di Fiemme / Predazzo – Nordic Jumping & Cross-Country

The Val di Fiemme region in Trentino will host ski jumping (at Predazzo) and cross-country skiing (at Tesero) for the 2026 Games.

The Giuseppe Dal Ben Ski Jumping Arena in Predazzo has two major hills (HS 134 and HS 106) and is equipped with ceramic inruns and plastic landing areas, making it usable in both winter and summer.

Milano – Ice Hockey, Figure Skating & Speed Skating

Although not in Cortina, as you could’ve guessed. Milano plays host to many events on ice. In the beautiful city you’ll be able to enjoy group stages games all the way to the final of Ice Hockey, at the Milano Rho Ice Hockey Arena as well as the Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena

Speed Skating of many thrilling distances at the Milano Speed Skating Stadium and Figure Skating of spender at elegance at the Milano Ice Skating Arena.

Anterselva – Biathlon

Anterselva Biathlon Arena is situated at an altitude of 1,600 metres, among the beautiful alpine peaks near the Austrian border.

The arena has a long-standing tradition in the Biathlon that combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting. Since 1971, For over 50 years since 1971 Anterselva has hosted prestigious international events, including World Cup stages and six World Championships.

Tesero – Cross-Country Skiing

Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium will play host to the Olympic cross-country skiing and Nordic combined events on the 2026 Winter Olympics. Not only this, Tesero will host the Paralympic biathlon and cross-country skiing competitions.

Although not the highest of venues, at 850 metres above sea level. Fortunately the centre benefits from a good location and artificial snowmaking systems.

Why These Resorts Are Unique for the 2026 Olympics

• Cortina brings historic and modern twists. From Olympic slopes in Cortina, to Livigno’s cutting-edge freestyle parks.
• Bormio’s Stelvio slope is among the steepest downhill courses in the world. Providing challenging and technical conditions for the athletes.
• Val di Fiemme has hosted major Nordic events multiple times and provides prestige and continuation of history.
• Cortina and the Dolomites provide an unforgettable UNESCO-listed mountain backdrop.
• Italy and it’s variety. Thermal baths in Bormio, duty-free shopping in Livigno to the fantastic food of Italy.

Where Is The Full List Of Milano 2026 Winter Olympic Events

The full list of events, location and schedules can be found on the official Milano 2026 Winter Olympics website, here.

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