This is complete list of countries participating in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, Italy. It includes 93 NOC nations and their athletes competing at the 2026 Winter Games. The Winter Games will begin on February 6 and run for 16 days, featuring a total of 116 events. The closing ceremony is scheduled for February 22, 2026.
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The 2026 Winter Olympics will take place Feb 6-22 in Milano Cortina, where 93 countries and the Independent Olympic Athletes have qualified athletes, more than 3,500 athletes expected to competing from 93 countries for 195 medals in 16 Olympic disciplines and six Paralympic sports at the 25th edition of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics Games.
Full List of Countries Participating in Winter Olympics 2026 in Milano Cortina, Italy
| Country (A-G) | Country (H-M) | Country (N-Z) |
|---|---|---|
| Albania (4) | Guinea-Bissau (1) | Netherlands (39) |
| Andorra (7) | Haiti (2) | New Zealand (17) |
| Argentina (8) | Hong Kong (4) | Nigeria (1) |
| Armenia (5) | Hungary (15) | North Macedonia (4) |
| Australia (54) | Iceland (4) | Norway (80) |
| Austria (117) | India (2) | Pakistan (1) |
| Azerbaijan (2) | Individual Neutral Athletes (20) | Philippines (2) |
| Belgium (30) | Iran (4) | Poland (60) |
| Benin (1) | Ireland (4) | Portugal (3) |
| Bolivia (1) | Israel (10) | Puerto Rico (1) |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina (5) | Italy (196) (Host) | Romania (29) |
| Brazil (15) | Jamaica (7) | San Marino (1) |
| Bulgaria (20) | Japan (120) | Saudi Arabia (2) |
| Canada (210) | Kazakhstan (36) | Serbia (3) |
| Chile (4) | Kenya (2) | Singapore (1) |
| China (126) | Kosovo (2) | Slovakia (53) |
| Chinese Taipei (9) | Kyrgyzstan (2) | Slovenia (37) |
| Colombia (1) | Latvia (68) | South Africa (5) |
| Croatia (14) | Lebanon (2) | South Korea (73) |
| Cyprus (2) | Liechtenstein (8) | Spain (20) |
| Czech Republic (114) | Lithuania (17) | Sweden (110) |
| Denmark (39) | Luxembourg (2) | Switzerland (175) |
| Ecuador (1) | Madagascar (2) | Thailand (3) |
| Eritrea (1) | Malaysia (1) | Trinidad and Tobago (7) |
| Estonia (32) | Malta (1) | Turkey (8) |
| Finland (103) | Mexico (5) | Ukraine (46) |
| France (162) | Moldova (5) | United Arab Emirates (2) |
| Georgia (8) | Monaco (1) | United States (233) |
| Germany (189) | Mongolia (3) | Uruguay (1) |
| Great Britain (55) | Montenegro (2) | Uzbekistan (2) |
| Greece (5) | Morocco (2) | Venezuela (1) |
Nations participated in 2022, but athletes not qualified for 2026.
- American Samoa
- Belarus
- Ghana
- Peru
- ROC
- Timor-Leste
- Virgin Islands
NOCs participating in 2026 that did not compete in 2022.
- Benin
- Guinea-Bissau
- Kenya
- Singapore
- South Africa
- United Arab Emirates
- Uruguay
- Venezuela
Year-wise Winter Olympics Participating Countries and Athletes (1924–2026)
- 2026 Milano Cortina – 93 nations, 3,500+ athletes (expected)
- 2022 Beijing – 91 nations, 2,871 athletes
- 2018 PyeongChang – 92 nations, 2,833 athletes
- 2014 Sochi – 88 nations, 2,780 athletes
- 2010 Vancouver – 82 nations, 2,566 athletes
- 2006 Torino – 80 nations, 2,508 athletes
- 2002 Salt Lake City – 77 nations, 2,399 athletes
- 1998 Nagano – 72 nations, 2,176 athletes
- 1994 Lillehammer – 67 nations, 1,737 athletes
- 1992 Albertville – 64 nations, 1,801 athletes
- 1988 Calgary – 57 nations, 1,423 athletes
- 1984 Sarajevo – 49 nations, 1,272 athletes
- 1980 Lake Placid – 37 nations, 1,072 athletes
- 1976 Innsbruck – 37 nations, 1,123 athletes
- 1972 Sapporo – 35 nations, 1,006 athletes
- 1968 Grenoble – 37 nations, 1,158 athletes
- 1964 Innsbruck – 36 nations, 1,091 athletes
- 1960 Squaw Valley – 30 nations, 665 athletes
- 1956 Cortina d’Ampezzo – 32 nations, 821 athletes
- 1952 Oslo – 30 nations, 694 athletes
- 1948 St. Moritz – 28 nations, 669 athletes
- 1936 Garmisch-Partenkirchen – 28 nations, 646 athletes
- 1932 Lake Placid – 17 nations, 252 athletes
- 1928 St. Moritz – 25 nations, 464 athletes
- 1924 Chamonix – 16 nations, 258 athletes
Winter Olympic Games Participating Countries
The 2026 Winter Olympics also known as XXV Olympic Winter Games, which will be held in Milano Cortina from 6 to 22 February 2026.
Eye-catching movements of Winter Olympic Games of 2026 are yet to begin. You are provided with the list of the countries that are participating in this season below.
The winter Olympic Games have been conducted once in every four years. The First Winter Olympic Games took place in the year 1924. There are 12 countries, which have participated in all XXIII Winter Olympic Games. They are Austria, Canada, Finland, France, Great Britain, Hungary, Italy, Norway, Poland, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United States. The first Winter Sport was figure skating, which was held in the year 1908. In the first Olympic Games, there were 21 skaters from 6 countries participated and competed in 4 events.
The list of the Countries, which have participated in the recent years of Winter Olympic Games
There has been a gradual growth in participating countries in the winter Olympic Games. When 1998 Winter Olympics were held in Nagano, Japan, there were 72 nations, which participated. In the year, 2002 Winter Olympics were conducted by United States in Salt Lake City 77 countries participated. At the 2006 Winter Olympics, participated countries were 80 in number. 82 nations have participated in 2010 Winter Olympics whereas, for the 2014, Winter Olympics 88 countries participated. The highest number of countries so far which have participated was at 2018 Olympic Games and total number of nations were 92. As per the confirmed information so far there will be 93 International Olympic Committee have secured the place in XXV Winter Olympics, which is hosted by Milano Cortina Italy in the year 2026.
Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics Highlights
| 2026 Winter Olympics Official Name | The XXV Olympic Winter Games |
| 2026 Winter Olympics Host | Milano–Cortina, Italy |
| Milano Cortina Winter Olympics Dates | 6 to 22 February 2026 |
| Host Country | Italy |
| Host Cities | Milan, Cortina d’Ampezzo, Verona, Bormio, Livigno, Anterselva |
| Countries Participating | Over 93 National Olympic Committees (NOCs) |
| Total Athletes Participating (Expected) | Approximately 3,500 athletes |
| Total Events | 116 events in 8 sports (16 disciplines) |
| Total Sports | 8 |
| Total Disciplines | 16 |
| New Events Added | Ski mountaineering |
| Opening Ceremony | 6 February 2026 (San Siro Stadium, Milan) |
| Closing Ceremony | 22 February 2026 (Arena di Verona, Verona) |
| Winter Olympics Cauldron Lighting | To be announced |
| Official Mascots | Tina and Milo |
| Official Motto | To be announced |
| Winter Olympics Official Website | https://milanocortina2026.olympics.com |
| Organising Committee | Fondazione Milano Cortina 2026 |
| Opened By | President of Italy (to be confirmed) |
| Broadcasters | Olympic Broadcasting Services (OBS) |
| Time Zone | Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) |
| Previous Winter Olympics | Beijing 2022 |
| Next Winter Olympics | French Alps 2030 |
2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics Venues
Milan Cluster
| Venue | Events | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Siro | Opening ceremony | 75,817 | Existing |
| PalaItalia | Ice hockey (finals) | 16,000 | New |
| Milan Ice Park | Ice hockey | 12,000 | Existing with temporary stands |
| Speed skating | 6,500 | ||
| Forum di Milano | Figure skating | 12,700 | Existing |
| Short track speed skating |
Cortina d'Ampezzo Cluster
| Venue | Events | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olimpia delle Tofane | Alpine skiing | 1,000 (main grandstand) | Existing |
| South Tyrol Arena | Biathlon | 9,000 | |
| Stadio olimpico del ghiaccio | Curling | 7,000 | |
| Eugenio Monti Olympic Track | Bobsleigh | TBA | Existing, replacement |
| Luge | |||
| Skeleton |
Valtellina Cluster
| Venue | Events | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stelvio | Alpine skiing | TBA | Existing |
| Ski mountaineering | |||
| Mottolino/Sitas-Tagliede/Carosello 3000 | Snowboarding | TBA | |
| Freestyle skiing |
Val di Fiemme Cluster
| Venue | Events | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giuseppe Dal Ben Ski Jumping Arena | Ski jumping | TBA | Existing |
| Nordic combined | |||
| Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium | Cross-country skiing | 50,000 | |
| Nordic combined |
Verona
| Venue | Events | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verona Arena | Closing ceremony | 20,000 | Existing |