More than 3,500 athletes from over 90 countries will be heading to Milan and Cortina in Italy for the 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympics.
Medals are up for grabs in a number of thrilling events on snow and ice as the world's best skiers, snowboarders, skaters and more will be competing for gold.
It's the 25th time the Winter Olympics will take place and the 14th edition of the Winter Paralympics and throughout the competitions' histories, there have been plenty of incredible moments.
But how much do you know about the history of these Winter Games? Test your knowledge of the Winter Olympics and Paralympics in our bumper winter sports quiz.
This article was published in January 2026
Your five-minute guide to the 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympics
Find out all you need to know ahead of Milan Cortina 2026
The physics of Winter Olympic sports
Across curling, ski jump and bobsleigh, athletes have to get to grips with friction, air resistance and gravity
British gold medals that made history at the Winter Olympics and Paralympics
Iconic golden Games moments on snow or ice
