No Required Vaccinations for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics

The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games are scheduled run from February 6 to 22, 2026, followed by the Paralympics from March 6 to 15, 2026, and are poised to captivate global audiences as Italy hosts one of the most geographically dispersed Winter Games in history.

With over two million spectators expected by the host country, these Winter Games promise exciting competition but also present significant logistical challenges.

The Opening Ceremony is scheduled for February 6, 2026, at Milan's iconic San Siro Olympic Stadium, the "Temple of Football.'

The Olympic events will take place across multiple venues in Lombardy and northeastern Italy. Key host locations include Milan, Cortina d'Ampezzo, and Verona, along with clusters in areas like Valtellina (Bormio), Val di Fiemme (Predazzo and Tesero), Anterselva, and Livigno.

The Games will conclude with the Closing Ceremony in Verona.

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and the US Department of State are advising travelers—and all Olympic fans—to plan carefully due to expected large crowds, limited accommodation, and heavily congested transport networks.

Public transport will feature extended hours and increased frequency during the Games, including trains and metro services in Milan, as well as dedicated shuttles. In mountain areas such as Cortina d'Ampezzo, access will largely depend on Park-and-Ride or Train-and-Ride systems.

Attendees should visit the official Milano Cortina 2026 website (milanocortina2026.olympics.com) for the latest information on event schedules, ticket purchases, venue details, and real-time updates.

Furthermore, the FCDO recommends signing up for digital alerts via the Italy travel advice page (gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/italy) to stay informed of any changes.

Ensure that your insurance covers pre-existing health conditions, the entire duration of your trip, and all planned activities and destinations, including winter sports or high-altitude travel in the Alps and Dolomites, where altitude sickness may pose a risk.

UK travelers should also apply for a free UK Global Health Insurance Card before departure, which provides access to urgently needed medical care in Italy.

Americans planning to visit Italy should review the latest State Department Travel Advisory. As of February 1, 2026, this Level 2 - Exercise increased caution identifies various concerns in Italy.

From February 2-22 and March 5-15, 2026, the US Consular Agency in Venice will be available to provide emergency American Citizen Services.

And enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program to receive messages from the US Embassy. It makes it easier to locate you in an emergency. 

Resources like TravelHealthPro and the US CDC's Travel Health Notices publish comprehensive travel health guidance. Make an appointment with a pharmacist or a travel vaccine clinic such as Passport Health to ensure your vaccinations are up to date.

Routine vaccines are critical, and other recommended vaccines for Italy may include hepatitis A, Tickborne encephalitis, and updates on polio, influenza, measles, and other vaccines based on personal health factors.

Italy, the UK, and the CDC say there are no mandatory vaccines required for entry, but staying current on vaccinations helps protect against disease outbreaks.

As the Milano Cortina 2026 Games approach, preparing for safe and healthy travels is the key recommendation to enable fans to focus on the excitement of world-class winter sports.