The 2026 Winter Olympics have officially concluded in Italy, and attention is already turning to the future of the Olympics. With fans searching for details about upcoming host cities, dates and locations, interest is rapidly growing in what’s coming for both the Summer and Winter Olympics. As the IOC continues preparations for the next chapter, here’s what to know about the upcoming Games and where they’re headed next.
When is the next Olympic Games?
The next Olympic Games will be the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California. The 34th Olympic Games are scheduled to be held from July 14 to July 30, 2028, with the opening ceremony beginning on July 14.
When is the next Winter Olympics?
The next Winter Olympics after the Milan-Cortina Games will be the 2030 Winter Olympics, which are scheduled to run from February 1 to February 17, 2030. The schedule reflects the traditional two-week Winter Games format that brings together elite winter sports competitors from around the world.
Where are the 2030 Winter Olympics?
The 2030 Winter Olympics will be hosted in the French Alps region of France.
The IOC has given written confirmation that the French Alps will host the 2030 edition in 2024. “We have full confidence in France to organize an outstanding edition of the Winter Olympic Games, with the same creativity, imagination and flair that we are currently seeing at Paris 2024,” the former IOC president said. Thomas Bach He said at the time.
At a session of the International Olympic Committee Emmanuel Macron He expressed confidence in the country’s ability to host the event, saying: “France pushes the boundaries of excellence every time it organizes a sporting event. We believe in the future of our mountains, and we need to support its model for the future: innovative, ambitious, environmentally sensitive and accessible to all.”
He continued: “I confirm to you here this morning the full commitment of the French state to organizing these Games. The Paris 2024 Games will be a success, and the same applies to the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in 2030. You can trust us – we will be there, and we are proud to support this nomination for the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in 2030.”
