The 2026 Olympic Winter Games
The 2026 Winter Olympics will be held in the Val di Fiemme valley, with ski jumping events taking place at the Giuseppe Dal Ben stadium in the town of Predazzo, Trentino province. Originally opened in 1989, this venue has a storied history, having hosted its first World Cup event in 1990 and becoming a key training and competition hub for athletes over the decades. This region is a historic heartland for winter sports in the Italian Alps.
Venue Details and Competition Schedule
The stadium complex covers an area of 3,000 square meters and features two main competition jumps alongside three training hills. A key technical feature is the ceramic in-run surface and the artificial landing hill covering, which allows for year-round training. In preparation for the 2026 Games, the arena has undergone significant modernization, including:
- The construction of a new judges' tower;
- Upgrades to the artificial snowmaking system;
- The installation of modern lighting for night-time events, enhancing competition conditions.
A total of six Olympic medal events in ski jumping will be contested here, along with three medal events for the jumping portion of the Nordic combined competition. Post-Olympics, the stadium will remain open as a public sports center, continuing to serve as a training and competition site for athletes at all levels. This legacy plan ensures the venue's long-term value to the sporting community.
Hosting the Olympics in Val di Fiemme underscores the area's deep significance to winter sports. The modernization project aims to meet the highest international standards for competition. By keeping the facility operational after the Games, organizers hope to foster the continued development of the sport locally and attract new talent for years to come.