One Day-to-Go News Roundup: Austria, Belgium, China, Italy, Oly, Pride, USA
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Only one day to go until the opening of the next edition of the Olympic Winter Games! Here's a fresh roundup of news surrounding Hospitality Houses at Milano-Cortina 2026.
Austria: Austria House
Organizers of Austria House have shared a sneak peek of their Cortina-based Hospitality House, open from February 6 to 23, from 10am or 11am (depending on the Austrian sporting schedule) until 6pm daily. That view — breathtaking! It was worthy of making this blog update.
Belgium: Lotto Belgium Pub
Organizers of Lotto Belgium Pub have announced a few special programming nights throughout the duration of Milano-Cortina 2026.
Saturday February 7: Karaoke Night
Saturday February 14: Karaoke Night
Friday February 20: Belgian DJ Night
Saturday February 21: Athletes Night
Lotto Belgium Pub will be located at Pils Pub in the heart of Milano. This Hospitality House will be open from February 6 to 22 from 11am to 2am daily.
China: China House
Organizers of China House have launched their Hospitality House website for Milano-Cortina 2026. From the site:
"'China House' is a comprehensive service facility established and operated by the Chinese Olympic Committee at the venue of international comprehensive sports events during the participation of the Chinese sports delegation."
China House will be opening its doors at Villa Clerici from February 4 to 22. Fans who wish to visit China House must pre-register for a ticket and select a timeslot via the China House site.
Italy: Casa Italia
Organizers of Casa Italia will be opening the host nation's Hospitality Houses in three locations: Milano, Cortina and Livigno.
Milano will be open to the public and ticketed
Cortina will be closed to the public
Livigno will be open to the public, and ticketing is not yet confirmed
International and local fans who wish to visit Casa Italia Milano at Triennale di Milano can now purchase tickets via the Triennale di Milano website and select a date and timeslot. Tickets for adults are €14, and children under the age of six are free.
OLY HOUSE
Back for Milano-Cortina 2026, the World Olympians Association is opening OLY House — a gathering place for past Olympians visiting Milano-Cortina 2026. According to organizers, OLY House will be open from February 6 to 22 and located at the Monumentale metro stop.
Past Olympians who visit OLY House are promised a cup of coffee or tea, the opportunity to sign the Olympic wall and collect an OLY pin. For past Olympians not Milano, there is an opportunity to participate and connect with fellow Olympians via e-OLY House.
Pride: Pride House
Since opening its doors for the first time at Vancouver 2010, Pride House has been a mainstay at each edition of the Summer and Winter Olympic Games. Declaring itself as "a safe, open and visible space for LGBTQIA+ athletes, fans, activists and communities" this welcoming Hospitality House will be open again for Milano-Cortina 2026.
Located at MEET Digital Cultural Centre in the heart of Milano, organizers have published a rich and engaging program for the duration of the Winter Games, from February 6 to 20. Visitors are in for a varied experience from talks to conferences to art installations, film showings and dance demonstrations.
Additionally: on Saturday February 14, in partnership with the Canadian Embassy, a special athlete event will offer visitors the opportunity to meet past and present Olympians including Alex Di Giorgio (Swimming, Italy), Paul Porier (Figure Skating, Canada), Javier Raya (Figure Skating, Spain), Nikki Symmons (Field Hockey & Cricket, Ireland), Eric Radford & Kaitlyn Weaver (Figure Skating, Canada) and Lewis Gibson (Figure Skating, Great Britain).
USA: Winter House USA
Formerly known as ICE House USA, organizers have made the decision to rename USA's private Hospitality House for ice-sport athletes in Milan — now known as Winter House.
After the egregious actions and fatal shootings of two U.S. citizens by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and mass protests in Milan, officials from U.S. Figure Skating, USA Hockey, and U.S. Speedskating released the following joint statement, just days before the Opening Ceremonies:
"Our hospitality concept was designed to be a private space free of distractions where athletes, their families, and friends can come together to celebrate the unique experience of the Winter Games. This [Winter House] name captures that vision and connects to the season and the event."
What Hospitality House news are you most excited about?
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