Ticket prices for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics have been announced, ranging widely from 30 euros ($33) for initial hockey games to nearly 3,000 euros ($3,300) for premium seating at the closing ceremony in Verona's historic Arena. The men's hockey final is the priciest individual sporting event, with seats costing between 450 and 1,400 euros ($500 to $1,545). Organizers revealed that over 20% of the tickets are priced below 40 euros ($44), and more than half cost under 100 euros ($110).
A registration system is now open for those interested in attending the Winter Olympic Games, allowing individuals to enter a draw to obtain specific purchasing time slots during the initial sales phase. Tickets for the Winter Paralympics in March 2026 begin at 10 euros ($11) for young attendees, with around 90% of available tickets priced below 40 euros ($44). From April 2025, all tickets will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis without prior registration requirements.
The 2026 Winter Games will take place across various northern Italian venues, including Milan for ice sports and Cortina for Alpine skiing. Yet, concerns remain about the timely completion of the sliding center in Cortina, potentially shifting events like bobsled and luge to alternate tracks in Igls, Austria; St. Moritz, Switzerland; or Lake Placid, New York. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)
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