Olympic Torch Arrives in Rome, Igniting Final Countdown to 2026 Winter Games

The Olympic flame has arrived in Rome, marking a major milestone ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games. Its arrival starts the final phase of the torch relay across Italy. The flame traveled from Athens, Greece, the historic birthplace of the Olympic Games. Italian officials received it in a ceremony at Rome’s City Hall. The upcoming Games will open on February 6, 2026. Events will be split between the two host regions: Milan in Lombardy and Cortina d’Ampezzo in the Dolomite Mountains. The Italian torch relay will now visit over 400 towns and cities. This journey aims to build national excitement before the flame lights the Olympic cauldron at the opening ceremony.