Information for the media – press accreditation for the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026
As the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 rapidly approach, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is pleased to announce that the media accreditation process has officially begun.
National Olympic Committees (NOCs) have been formally notified of their respective press accreditation quota allocations. In line with standard procedure, media professionals who wish to cover the Games are required to contact the NOC in the country where their organisation is based to apply for accreditation.
The allocation and distribution of press accreditations within each country are managed by the respective NOC.
For comprehensive details, key dates, and deadlines related to the media accreditation process, please visit the dedicated page here.
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