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≡ HOSPITALITY SALES OPEN ≡
Initial ticket sales for the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympic Winter Games have been strong, with the organizing committee reporting 613,000 sales out of about 1.5 million available – about 41% – in less than a month on the market.
The companion hospitality program from Endeavor subsidiary On Location, the official provider for 2026 and Los Angeles 2028, is now available, with a wide array of events, styles and prices.
Simplified, the On Location offers are for seating or viewing of the Olympic events in four, escalating levels of service:
● Winter Essentials: Priority entry to the venue, grand-and-go snack and a special souvenir in addition to a ticket, usually in Category B or C
● Clubhouse 26: In-town hospitality center, priority venue entry, light food and drink, and a ticket, usually in Category A or B.
● Classic Lounge: On-venue lounge with “light Italian fare” before and during the event and a ticket, usually in Category A or B (some in Category C).
● Premium Lounge: On-venue lounge with buffet-style service before and during the event (with wine and beer), priority venue entry and Category A tickets. For some events, this level also requires that an accommodations package be purchased.
A simplified review of the sports and sessions available so far show a wide variety of options and packages for many sessions, but not for all as yet. Some highlights (remember, not all sessions are on offer; prices are in Euro: €1 = $1.05 U.S.; prices are for one person for one session):
Opening Ceremony (Milan):
● €7,750 per person: Premium Lounge only (accommodations required).
Closing Ceremony (Verona):
● €10,000 per person: Premium Lounge only.
Alpine Skiing/Men (Bormio):
● €2,000-2,500 per person depending on the event: Premium Lounge only.
Alpine Skiing/Women (Cortina):
● €650-695 per person depending on event: Clubhouse 26.
● Add €1,300-1,305 per person for Premium Lounge.
Biathlon (Cortina):
● €425-475-575 per person depending on event: Classic Lounge.
● Add €350-375-425 per person for Premium Lounge.
Bobsleigh (Cortina):
● €325-375-395-415 per person depending on event: Clubhouse 26
Cross Country (Predazzo):
● €750-850-900 per person depending on event: Premium Lounge.
Curling (Cortina; packages vary greatly by round and match):
● €225-250-275-300-350-375-495 per person depending on round: Clubhouse 26.
● Add €100-155 depending on round for Classic Lounge.
● Add €75 depending on round for Premium Lounge
Figure Skating (Milan):
● Accommodations package required for Premium Lounge program.
● 06 Feb.: €2,250 per person: Premium Lounge only
● 07 Feb.: €875 per person: Clubhouse 26; +€1,625 for Premium Lounge.
● 08 Feb.: €1,050 per person: Clubhouse 26
● 09 Feb.: €1,050 per person: Clubhouse 26; +€1,700 for Premium Lounge.
● 10 Feb.: €875 per person: Clubhouse 26; +€1,625 for Premium Lounge.
● 11 Feb.: €1,050 per person: Clubhouse 26; +€1,700 for Premium Lounge.
● 13 Feb.: €1,050 per person: Clubhouse 26; +€1,700 for Premium Lounge.
● 15 Feb.: €875 per person: Clubhouse 26; +€1,625 for Premium Lounge.
● 16 Feb.: €1,050 per person: Clubhouse 26; +€1,700 for Premium Lounge.
● 17 Feb.: €875 per person: Clubhouse 26; +€1,625 for Premium Lounge.
● 19 Feb.: €1,500 per person: Clubhouse 26; +€2,250 for Premium Lounge.
● 21 Feb.: €1,750 per person: Clubhouse 26; +€2,750 for Premium Lounge.
The final two, big-money sessions are for the women’s Free Skate on the 19th and the exhibition gala on the 21st.
Freestyle Skiing (Livigno):
● €325-375-425 per person depending on event: Clubhouse 26
● Add €425 depending on event: Premium Lounge.
Ice Hockey (Milano Rho Arena):
● €200-275-500 per person, depending on game: Clubhouse 26.
● €325-500-600-1,000 per person, depending on game: Classic Lounge.
Ice Hockey (Santagiulia Arena):
● €150-250-300-375-950 per person, for some games: Winter Essentials
● Add €175-200-225-350 for some games: Clubhouse 26
● Add €125-350 for some games: Classic Lounge
● Add €875-1,175-1,200 for some games: Premium Lounge
● €850 for men’s semifinals: Clubhouse 26; +€1,400 for Premium Lounge.
Luge (Cortina):
● €265-285-315 per person, depending on event: Clubhouse 26.
Short Track (Milan):
● €500-550-700 per person, depending on event: Clubhouse 26.
● Add € 500-700-800 depending on event: Premium Lounge.
● €1,000 for one session: Premium Lounge only.
Skeleton (Cortina):
● €270 per person: Clubhouse 26.
Ski Jumping (Predazzo):
● €1,250-1,500 per person, depending on event: Premium Lounge.
Ski Mountaineering (Bormio):
● €250 per person: Classic Lounge.
Snowboard (Livigno):
● €425-475 per person, depending on event: Clubhouse 26.
● Add €475 for some events: Premium Lounge.
● €800-1,100 per person, for some events: Premium Lounge.
Speed Skating (Milan):
● €400-450 per person, depending on event: Clubhouse 26.
● Add €150-200, depending on event: Classic Lounge.
The €1,100 offer for Snowboard is for the women’s Halfpipe qualifying, where American Chloe Kim could be trying to qualify to go for a third straight Winter Games gold. The Halfpipe final is not yet being offered!
It’s a pretty wild range of events, levels and prices and will only get more complex as more sessions are released. And, the order site reminds potential buyers that these prices do not include any applicable taxes!
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