18 November 2025 - With just 80 days to go until the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026, fans now have the chance to get closer than ever to the athletes and enjoy the Games in an entirely new way, thanks to a special collection of Airbnb Olympian and Paralympian Experiences hosted by sporting stars.
Launched today by Worldwide Olympic Partner Airbnb, the Experiences bring together 26 athletes from 7 countries and more than 15 sports, offering once-in-a-lifetime activities that connect fans directly with their Olympic and Paralympic heroes.
From cooking classes, ski adventures, spa days and skating with Olympic legends to attending ticketed events in skiing, curling, figure skating and ice hockey alongside renowned athletes, these immersive experiences celebrate Milano Cortina 2026 and transform the Games from something to watch into something truly unique.
The collection features a range of experiences with Italian icons, including an exclusive speed skating session with 11-time Olympic medallist Arianna Fontana, a spa day with biathlon world champion Dorothea Wierer, a cooking lesson with three-time Olympic gold medallist Deborah Compagnoni, and the chance to watch a Paralympic wheelchair curling match with Olympic mixed curling champion Amos Mosaner.
A host of international stars are also involved. Guests can join Olympic figure skating champion Nathan Chen in Milan to attend the pairs and women's free skate finals; ski the legendary Stelvio slopes in Bormio with three-time Olympian Felix Neureuther; enjoy a family-friendly snow day with five-time freestyle skiing world champion Perrine Laffont in Livigno; or watch the women's downhill final in Cortina with two-time world champion Tessa Worley.
Experiences are available to book from 18 November for a symbolic EUR 26 per person and will take place from February through March 2026, before, during and after the Games. For more information, visit airbnb.it/mico2026.
AIRBNB AND MILANO CORTINA 2026
Airbnb became a Worldwide Olympic Partner in 2019, committing to provide travel options that are economically empowering, socially inclusive and environmentally sustainable.
For Milano Cortina 2026, Airbnb will help expand accommodation access across the host regions while creating economic opportunities for local communities. The company also supports athletes through travel grants and credits, and is contributing to the Games’ legacy by promoting sustainable tourism, supporting Generazione Sport in Milan and funding the restoration of the historic Maspes-Vigorelli Velodrome.
