The Olympic Stadium in Cortina d'Ampezzo is a historic structure that hosted the 1956 Winter Olympics and will be the venue for the 2026 Olympics as well: it will be the venue for curling competitions.
The stadium was built for the 1956 Olympics and has a long tradition, representing an important piece of Italian sporting history.
In preparation for the 2026 Olympics, the stadium underwent major renovation and modernisation to ensure the best conditions for athletes and spectators.
The facility is able to accommodate a considerable number of spectators, providing an enthralling atmosphere for curling competitions. It is equipped with a high-quality ice rink, which is essential to ensure that the games run smoothly.
In addition to the Olympics, the stadium regularly hosts curling events and tournaments, helping to promote the sport in Italy.
Cortina Curling Cup
Recently, the stadium hosted the Cortina Curling Cup, an event that saw the participation of national teams and was an important test in view of the 2026 Olympics. This competition showed how Cortina is ready to once again become an international centre for curling.
World Junior Curling Championships
The World Junior Curling Championships 2025 will be held at the Olympic Curling Stadium in Cortina d'Ampezzo from 12 to 21 April. The competition will be a test event for the next Winter Olympic Games in Milan Cortina 2026 in the very venue that will host the discipline's competitions. The ten best female and male junior teams on the international scene will participate in the rainbow event. The organisation will be handled by the Milan Cortina 2026 Foundation.
