The 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Games, which open one year from today, feature the Olympic debuts of one sport and six new events within existing sports.

Winter Olympics will feature one completely brand-new event: ski mountaineering, also known as skimo. We take a look at how this new discipline works.

We may be a year away from the 2026 Winter Olympics, but we’re already excited to root for our countries and join in on the celebrations that the whole world will be watching closely. The information on the upcoming Winter Olympics is out now. Learn more about the international competition below.