Getty A figure skater preparing for the 2026 Winter Olympics. The 2026 Winter Olympics are just days away, with the Milan Cortina Games set to kick off with two weeks of international competitions. The games include some fan-favorite events like ice hockey and figure skating, bringing together the best athletes in the world to compete for gold. While the 2026 Winter Olympics don’t officially kick off until the end of the week, fans hoping to watch some action won’t have to wait quite that long.