{"id":348,"date":"2025-05-08T20:07:59","date_gmt":"2025-05-08T19:07:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aspettandomilanocortina2026.it\/?p=348"},"modified":"2025-05-08T20:08:01","modified_gmt":"2025-05-08T19:08:01","slug":"comprehensive-guide-to-getting-to-and-experiencing-olympic-events-in-milan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aspettandomilanocortina2026.it\/en\/comprehensive-guide-to-getting-to-and-experiencing-olympic-events-in-milan\/","title":{"rendered":"Complete Guide to Reaching and Experiencing Olympic Events in Milan"},"content":{"rendered":"<script type=\"text\/plain\" data-tcf=\"waiting-for-consent\" data-id=\"1033\" data-bid=\"1\" data-placement=\"1034\">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<\/script>\n<p>Milan, a city of art, fashion and innovation, is preparing to become one of the world's sports capitals for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. For those who dream of witnessing live ice hockey or figure skating competition amid the lights of the metropolis, know <strong>how to get around the city<\/strong> e <strong>reach the facilities<\/strong> is essential. Here is the complete guide to experiencing the Olympics in Milan without missing a single moment of the spectacle.<\/p><script type=\"text\/plain\" data-tcf=\"waiting-for-consent\" data-id=\"1037\" data-bid=\"1\" data-placement=\"726\">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<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Getting to Milan: A City at the Center of Europe<\/strong><\/p><script type=\"text\/plain\" data-tcf=\"waiting-for-consent\" data-id=\"1033\" data-bid=\"1\" data-placement=\"985\">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<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>Milan is one of the best connected cities in Europe, and for the occasion the transportation system will be enhanced to accommodate hundreds of thousands of spectators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>By airplane<\/strong>: you can land at the airports in <strong>Milan Malpensa<\/strong>, <strong>Linate<\/strong> (only 7 km from the city center) or <strong>Orio al Serio<\/strong> (Bergamo). Direct shuttle services to the Olympic venues will operate from all airports.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>By train<\/strong>: high speed connects Milan with Turin, Venice, Bologna, Rome and Naples in just a few hours. The stations of <strong>Milan Central<\/strong>, <strong>Garibaldi Gate<\/strong> e <strong>Rogoredo<\/strong> will also be crucial hubs to reach other Olympic venues such as Cortina, Bormio or Livigno.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>By car<\/strong>: Milan can be reached via an extensive highway network, but it is recommended to leave the car outside the center and use public transportation, to reduce the environmental impact.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Getting around Milan during the Olympics<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Milan is equipped with an efficient subway network, which will be further <strong>strengthened<\/strong> during the Games. The main lines involved will be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>M3 line (yellow)<\/strong> to reach <strong>Saint Julia<\/strong> (PalaItalia), home of ice hockey.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>M2 line (green)<\/strong> and suburban trains to reach <strong>Assago<\/strong> (Unipol Forum), where the women's matches will be played.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>M1 (red) line<\/strong> for connections to <strong>Rho Fair<\/strong>, temporary venue for speed skating.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A <strong>integrated olympic ticket<\/strong>, valid on all ATM and Trenord vehicles, with daily or weekly options to facilitate tourists and spectators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to Buy Tickets for the Milan Olympics<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tickets for Milan-Cortina 2026 events will be available for purchase on the official Olympics website starting in 2025. For those wishing to attend the events in Milan, reservations will be available:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Races of <strong>ice hockey<\/strong> male (PalaItalia Santa Giulia)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Races of <strong>women's field hockey<\/strong> (Unipol Forum)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Races of <strong>speed skating<\/strong> (Milan Rho Fair Pavilion)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Many Paralympic events, such as the <strong>para ice hockey<\/strong>, will also be held in the Lombard capital. Places will be limited: advance booking and subscribing to the Milan Cortina 2026 committee's official newsletter to receive real-time updates is recommended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where to Sleep in Milan During the Olympics<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Milan's hotel availability is wide and varied: luxury hotels, boutique hotels, B&amp;Bs, and short-term rental solutions. For those who want to be close to sports facilities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Santa Giulia and Rogoredo area<\/strong>: perfect for reaching PalaItalia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Milan City Fair and Rho area<\/strong>: ideal for trade show events and skating<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Historical center<\/strong>: well connected to all venues via metro<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Many facilities will offer <strong>packages dedicated to Olympic spectators<\/strong>, including tickets and transportation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Living Milan beyond sports<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the Games, Milan will be transformed into a large urban Olympic village, with <strong>fan zone<\/strong>, <strong>big screens<\/strong>, <strong>cultural events<\/strong>, <strong>concerts<\/strong> e <strong>winter markets<\/strong> In the main squares. The <strong>Sforza Castle<\/strong>, the <strong>Cathedral<\/strong> and the <strong>Dock<\/strong> will be the most lively locations, where sports will meet music, design and Italian gastronomy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Practical tips for the Olympic spectator<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Book well in advance<\/strong>: both accommodations and tickets will sell out.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Download the official Milan Cortina 2026 app<\/strong>: for schedules, event map, transportation, and real-time updates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Move by public transportation or on foot<\/strong>: is the best way to enjoy the city and respect the environment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Layered clothing<\/strong>: winter temperatures in Milan can vary greatly, especially if you stand in line or attend evening events.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Milan is waiting for you for the 2026 Olympics<\/strong> Whether you are a sports fan, a curious tourist or a citizen ready to experience a once-in-a-lifetime event, Milan will be the meeting point of adrenaline, architecture and hospitality. 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