The upcoming Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 will feature a total of 58 hockey games with 22 teams competing for two gold medals. The men's tournament will consist of 12 teams playing 30 games, while the women's tournament will have ten entries playing 28 games. The games will be held at two venues equipped with NHL-size ice sheets. The men's tournament will run from 11-22 February, while the women's tournament will take place from 5-19 February.

On the men's side, the preliminary round will be divided into three groups of four teams each. Group A will include Canada, Czechia, France, and Switzerland. Canada, a dominant force in the NHL-Olympics events, will face tough competition from Czechia and Switzerland in the opening games. Group B features Finland, Italy, Slovakia, and Sweden, with Finland being the defending champions. Group C consists of Denmark, Germany, Latvia, and the United States, with the Americans being one of the favorites in the tournament.

No teams will be eliminated after the preliminary round, with all 12 teams being ranked for the quarter-finals. The women's tournament will also start with two groups, with all Group A teams advancing to the quarter-finals along with the top three teams from Group B. Canada and the United States are expected to be the top contenders for the gold medal.

Tickets for the hockey games can be purchased at https://tickets.milanocortina2026.org/en. For more information on official merchandise, hospitality packages, volunteer opportunities, and the Olympic torch relay, visit https://milanocortina2026.olympics.com/en.