November News Roundup: Canada, Czechia, Italy, Netherlands, Sweden, USA
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- Dec 1
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With just over three months to go until the Opening Ceremonies of the Olympic Winter Games, here's a roundup of fresh news surrounding Hospitality Houses at Milano-Cortina 2026.
CANADA: CANADA OLYMPIC HOUSE
While not yet confirmed directly by the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC), it has been rumoured there will be no Canada Olympic House at Milano-Cortina 2026.
There is a possibility that other more mobile, "pop-up" experiences will be hosted by the Canadian Olympic Committee, but not anything like the major activations at Paris 2024 or Pyeongchang 2018.
CZECHIA: CASA CECA
Billing itself as the closest Hospitality House to the Olympic Village in Milan, Czech House or "Casa Ceca", will be opening its doors again for Milano-Cortina 2026, with an indoor and outdoor experience on offer.
According to organizers, fans can expect Casa Ceca to be open daily, with operating hours adjusted according to the schedule of events featuring Czech athletes. Visitors will be able to sample a selection of local Italian cuisine with the best Czech beer!
ITALY: CASA ITALIA
As the host country for Milano-Cortina 2026, the Comitato Olimpico Nazionale Italiano (CONI) will be hosting Italian and international Olympic fans in three distinct Hospitality House locations: Casa Italia Milano, Casa Italia Cortina and Casa Italia Livingo.
From multiple online sources, it appears that Team Italia is using these spaces as "cultural exhibitions" to showcase the Italian lifestyle and sport and they will be free to enter.
NETHERLANDS: TEAMNL HOUSe
An Olympic fan-favourite, "Staatsloterij TeamNL Huis" or TeamNL House, will be opening its doors at Superstudio Più in the heart of Milan from February 6 to February 20, 2026. This energetic Hospitality House will open daily from 4pm until 1am.
Tickets are on sale now, for €34.50 (adults) and €22.50 (children).
SWEDEN: Sweden Arena
For the first time in Europe, Sweden Arena will open its doors to the public at Milano-Cortina 2026. Billing itself as "home away from home" for Swedish Olympic fans, the Hospitality House will host medal celebrations, meet-and-greets with athletes, big-screen broadcasting of sporting events, onsite food and beverage and a merchandise shop.
Sweden Arena notes it will be open for the entirety of the Winter Olympic Games, from February 9 to February 22. However, opening dates and hours will be announced as the programme is planned and may vary by day. Tickets cost €15 and are on sale now for select dates.
USA: Team USA HOUSE
It has now been confirmed by credible sources that there will not be a Team USA House at the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games. Meanwhile, three USA sport governing bodies — U.S. Figure Skating, USA Hockey and US Figuring Speedskating — are opening a first-ever private Hospitality House called Ice House USA.
Ice House will be a private Hospitality House experience in Milan, intended as a home base for US athletes, families, media and VIPs. ICE House will take over Aethos Milan, a boutique-style hotel in central Milan, for the full duration of the Winter Games, from February 6 to February 22.
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