The 2026 Winter Olympics are this week, and many athletes with Ohio ties, including Cincinnati locals, will represent Team USA in Italy.

The 2026 Winter Olympics will officially begin with the Opening Ceremony. So, what can winter sports fans expect from the event?

Three US Olympic bodies have changed the name of their shared athlete hospitality space at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics from “Ice House” to “Winter House,” following widespread protests in both Italy and the US over the role and conduct of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.

STAMFORD, CONN. – February 3, 2026 – NBC Sports has selected Ross Video’s Rocket Surgery RSVP to provide virtual and augmented reality for broadcast services for its production of the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics and Paralympics, Feb. 6-22, and March 6-15, respectively.

From enhanced Search features to AI-powered explanations, the company is rolling out a broad suite of tools aimed at both remote viewers and attendees.

Both royals have a long history at the Olympics.

STAMFORD, CONN. – February 3, 2026 – NBC Sports has selected Sony Electronics to provide technology, including more than 100 cameras and nearly 500 monitors, as well as lenses, accessories, and on-site support for its production of the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics and Paralympics, Feb. 6-22, and March 6-15, respectively.

Chloe Kim is set to compete in her third Olympic Games as she prepares for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, also known as Milano Cortina 2026. The Team USA snowboarder is expected to compete in the women’s halfpipe event,