Winter Paralympics Tickets

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Para Cross-Country Skiing

8-15 Mar 2026 · Lago di Tesero Cross-Country Stadium, Tesero

Winter Paralympics Schedule

The Winter Paralympics takes place every 4 years at an equidistant time between Summer Paralympic Games. The next Games will be held in northern Italy in March 2026 just after the Winter Olympics which is hosted by the same region.

Each Winter Paralympics lasts about 10 days with athletes competing in various disciplines in different venues – existing and purpose-built – in the host city or province. The Games' opening and closing ceremonies, which are dramatic and entertaining spectacles typically staged in a large or national stadium, serve to highlight the unique qualities of the host and the event.

Winter Paralympics Tickets

Tickets for the 2026 Winter Paralympics will go on general sale in March 2025.

Winter Paralympics ticket prices can vary depending on many factors such as the sporting discipline, the round (e.g. whether it’s a preliminary or medal round), and the view from the seat in the arena, stand, or stadium. Winter Paralympic ticket prices are usually staggered in categories with the most affordable being for seating further from the action and the more expensive being for seats with the best views.

About Winter Paralympics

The Winter Paralympic Games is an international multi-sport event where athletes with physical disabilities compete in winter sports on snow or ice. Athletes with mobility disabilities, amputations, blindness, and cerebral palsy compete every 4 years in the competition either alongside or directly after the Winter Olympic Games in the same host city.

The games are a test of enduring spirit and sheer strength and resilience. Paralympians truly highlight the passion behind the motto for the competition; "spirit in motion".

The next Winter Paralympics will be Milano Cortina 2026, held from 6-15 March 2026 in northern Italy.

📜 Winter Paralympics History

The Winter Paralympics began in 1976 in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden which were also the first Paralympics (Summer or Winter) to feature athletes other than wheelchair athletes. The Games have expanded and grown in popularity with many countries around the world sending athletes.

💯 Winter Paralympics Format

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) oversees the Winter Paralympics with the host country organising their respective Games. Medals are awarded in each event: with gold medals for first place, silver for second, and bronze for third.

There is a classification system to ensure each athlete receives a fair result. There are 6 disability categories applying to both the Summer and Winter Paralympics, each with its own classifications depending on how much a disability might impact an athlete's skill in a sport:

Amputee - athletes with a partial or total loss of at least one limb
Cerebral Palsy - athletes with non-progressive brain damage, for example, cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury, stroke, or similar disabilities affecting muscle control, balance, or coordination
Intellectual Disability - athletes with a significant impairment in intellectual functioning and associated limitations in adaptive behavior
Wheelchair - athletes with spinal cord injuries and other disabilities which require them to compete in a wheelchair
Visually Impaired - athletes with vision impairment ranging from partial vision, sufficient to be judged legally blind, to total blindness
Les Autres - athletes with a physical disability that does not fall strictly under one of the other 5 categories, such as dwarfism, multiple sclerosis, or congenital deformities of the limbs such as that caused by thalidomide

Winter Paralympics FAQ

How do I get tickets to the 2026 Winter Paralympics?

For those looking for the Winter Games experience, it is expected that tickets will be available to purchase through a registration and ticket draw process. Typically, you will have a chance to access the sales phase for single events or multi-event packs when ticket sales open.

Which nations are competing, and which sports are being contested?

At the 2022 Games in Beijing, just under 50 nations took part and around 560 athletes competed. The sports programme for the Milano Cortina 2026 Games consists of 6 sports including disciplines such as Alpine skiing, biathlon, cross-country skiing, ice sledge hockey, snowboarding, and wheelchair curling. Within these sports, athletes compete in numerous formats and various categories.

How can I find parking during the Winter Paralympics?

Car parking options vary depending on the venue or event. The 2026 Games are spread over several areas in northern Italy and there should be parking options available, however, the host city will be very busy during the Games. Parking details and further travel information can be found on Koobit by clicking the event’s Travel & Parking tab.

How can I find accommodation during the Winter Paralympics?

During the staging of the Winter Paralympics, accommodation can be difficult to find due to the influx of spectators, athletes, teams, and volunteers. As part of the bidding process promises when Paralympic hosts are selected, organisers will try their best to provide ample space for everyone. Accommodation and tourism information for each location can be found on Koobit by clicking the event’s Accommodation and Destination tabs, where you will also find a map of places to stay.

Content on Koobit is for informational purposes only. Koobit is not partnered or associated with Milano Cortina 2026 or the Winter Paralympics. For full information on the events and to purchase tickets, please visit Milano Cortina 2026's official website.

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